Horror games are typically niche affairs reserved for an audience brave enough to take them on.
Even if you’re too chicken to play yourself, it’s fun watching your favorite content creator jump out of their seats for your amusement.
Whether you’re saving yourself for Halloween or just want some decent scares, here are the best Horror Games you can enjoy with your PS Plus subscription.
Not Your Average Doom Game
Doom 3is an anomaly in the series, trading mass demon genocide and a pumping soundtrack for horror vibes.
While the franchise hassince returned to its action routes,Doom 3remains an excellent sci-fi horror shooter.
The series' iconic roster of monsters is a perfect fit for a horror game, and dimly lit hallways and tight corridors are a superb environment to showcase them.
We may never get anotherDoomtitle like 3, and it’s worth playing on that basis alone. The original is widely regarded as one ofthe best shooters ever madeand retains a massive following decades after release.
Horror With Friends
Dead by Daylight
Playing with friends usually saps the scares out of any title, but there are always exceptions to the rules.Dead by Daylightoffers a 4v1 multiplayer experience, pitting a group of survivors against a fearsome killer.
Each killer has unique abilities, and it’s terrifying being pursued by one controlled by a player who can mix up their strategies on the fly.
There’sa steep learning curve, butDead by Daylighthas held a player base for multiple years with good reason.
Dead by Daylightis best with a group of equally skilled players.The game is exceptionally deep, and if you stick with it, it may become a mainstay of your multiplayer library.
8Alone In The Dark: The New Nightmare
Old School Horror
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Alone In The Darkis a classic horror series with tank controls and fixed camera angles. The approach may feel awkward if you’re new to it, butit’s worth adjusting tofor the scares.
The New Nightmareis full of dark environments, which add to the tension as you must rely on your flashlight. Lighting is pretty impressive for a PlayStation game, and there are always horrors lurking in those shadowy corners.
you’re able to play either Edward Carnaby, who focuses on combat, or Aline Cedrac, who specializes in puzzles. Themultiple characters giveAlone In The Darksome welcome replayability, and it’s a viable alternative to other classic horror titles.
7Inscryption
There’s Nothing Else Like It
Inscryption
Inscryptionis an incredible, unnerving indie title, part card game, and so much more.
You sit at a candlelit table and play a brutal game where evenyour teeth become bargaining chips. All the while, a terrifying face stares you down and monitors your every move.
The card game is unique, and even the characters on them will have choice words about your strategies.
I am being purposely vague as I don’t want to spoil anything. If you’re even slightly interested,Inscryptionis a “must-play.”
6Days Gone
Survival With A Twist
Days Gone Video Game
Days Goneis an atmospheric, open-world adventure set in post-apocalyptic Oregon.The world has fallen to the Freaker Virus, turning its victims into zombie-like horrors that can even infect wildlife.
Despite the bleak situation,Days Goneis a good-looking game that proves that even the daytime can be scary. Humans pushed to the brink are just as dangerous as the Freakers, and the world-building is among the most impressive in the genre.
Out of every title on this list,Days Goneis slow to start butreally goes off the railswith a bit of time investment.
Days Goneseems to have gained a cult following, but it’s just a little too late. The developers have since confirmeda new IP in the works, putting a nail in the coffin for any sequel rumors.
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5Deadly Premonition
Call Him York. Everyone Else Does.
Deadly Premonition
Deadly Premonitionis the most divisive game on this list, but it will draw you into its weirdness if you let it.
You play a quirky detective, Francis York Morgan, sent to a fictional town toinvestigate a ritualistic murder.
The village is home to some of the most bizarre folks you’ll ever meet in avideo game.Deadly Premonitionhasplenty of supernatural scaresbut alsorandom mechanics, like requiring shaving and paying for car damage.
There’s a generous serving of humor, and while there isn’t a jump scare around every corner, you never know whatDeadly Premonitionwill throw at you next.
4Until Dawn
It’s Like Directing Your Own Horror Movie
Until Dawn
Until Dawnis a high-budget horror masterpiece whereyour actions have long-lasting consequences.
You follow a group of angsty teens on a getaway up a snowy mountain in the middle of nowhere. It’s a recipe for disaster, andevents quickly turn sinister.
The player takes more of an overseeing role inUntil Dawn, and sometimes,your decisions irreparably change the story’s outcome. If you let a character die, they are gone for good, and the tale changes to fit the situation you’ve created.
Until Dawnhas a unique premise that’s beautifully executed and is worth playing, even if you don’t enjoy horror games.
3Alien: Isolation
I Think I’ll Stay In This Locker
Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolationis arguably the scariest game on this list, pitting you against a foe that relentlessly pursues you through the entire game.
Ridley Scott’siconic Xenomorphis an intimidating foe. When it draws near, your best defense is usually to curl into a ball inside a locker until it leaves.The title is unbearably tenseat times and is full of nods to the movies that fans will lap up.
Alien: Isolationisn’t for the faint-hearted but makes for an unforgettable horror experience. A word of warning:Isolationis frustratingly difficult at times, but nerves of steel will see you through.
Batteries, Batteries Everywhere
If sci-fi scares don’t do it for you, I dare you to take onOutlast.
Outlastis a terrifying horror adventure where you’retrapped in a psychiatric hospital. The scariest part is how dark the asylum is, and you often have to rely on a night-vision camera to see.
You play as a journalist called Miles, and his camera hasthe worst battery life in any game ever made. You’re forever scrambling for batteries, and they are a precious resource you must constantly manage.
To make matters worse, the asylum residents are pretty tough, andcowering under a bed is usually the best strategyif they come for you.
Outlastis nail-biting from start to finish, andthere’s even a sequelif you’re brave enough.
1Resident Evil 2
The Perfect Remaster
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2is a perfect example of a remake done right. Clearly, Capcom wanted to do the iconic PlayStation title justice, and theyrespected the source materialwhile adding a modern spin.
You play as Leon Kennedy, a rookie cop who’s out of his league as the inhabitants of Racoon City fall to the T-Virus. There are zombies and terrifying creatures galore in this survival horror adventure, and thelegendaryResident Evilcastnever looked so good.
The stunning graphics make the usual suspects look even more terrifying, and it’s a real treat to play such ahigh-budget horror title.
Resident Evil 2is so good; it’s the perfect introduction to the series, even if you’ve never played before.
