As the Halloween season sets in, October is the perfect time to dim the lights, grab your controller, and dive into some truly terrifying horror games. From modern releases to enduring classics, these titles deliver the fear factor that defines the season.
Phasmophobia
This multiplayer ghost-hunting experience from Kinetic Games remains one of the most popular horror titles for October play sessions. Using EMF readers, spirit boxes, and cameras, players work together to uncover supernatural activity — often with deadly results. The unpredictability of the ghosts ensures every hunt feels different, keeping the adrenaline pumping long after dark.
Alan Wake II
Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake II blends psychological storytelling with survival horror gameplay. As both Alan and FBI agent Saga Anderson, players navigate through eerie environments, uncovering a twisting narrative filled with supernatural dread. Its atmosphere and narrative depth make it an essential modern horror game.
Silent Hill 2 (Remake and Original)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest horror games ever made, Silent Hill 2 delivers an unforgettable mix of psychological tension and emotional storytelling. The remake offers refreshed visuals and sound design while preserving the unsettling tone that made the original iconic.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent / Amnesia: The Bunker
The Amnesia series captures pure vulnerability by stripping players of weapons and forcing them to rely on light and stealth. Both entries build dread through sound and atmosphere, making them ideal for those who enjoy a deep sense of powerlessness in their horror.
Dead Space (2023 Remake)
EA’s remake of the 2008 sci-fi horror masterpiece enhances the isolation and gore of the original with updated visuals and sound. Trapped aboard the USG Ishimura, engineer Isaac Clarke must survive hordes of necromorphs while uncovering the mystery behind the ship’s downfall.
Alien: Isolation
For fans of slow-burn suspense, Alien: Isolation is unmatched. Players control Amanda Ripley, who must outwit a relentless Xenomorph aboard a space station. The AI-driven alien ensures every encounter is unpredictable, keeping tension sky-high throughout.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard / Resident Evil Village
Capcom reinvented its horror franchise with Resident Evil 7, shifting to a first-person perspective that amplifies every scare. Its sequel, Village, blends gothic horror and action, offering a chilling mix of exploration, monsters, and mystery.
Outlast Series / The Outlast Trials
Outlast and its sequels are famous for jump scares and psychological torment. The Outlast Trials, a recent entry, adds co-op gameplay, letting friends share the terror — or die trying.
Visage
Visage embraces psychological terror within a haunted house. Each chapter introduces new horrors that unravel a tragic story through unsettling imagery and oppressive silence. It’s slow-paced but deeply disturbing, ideal for players seeking atmosphere over action.
Little Nightmares III
Little Nightmares III continues the series’ eerie, dreamlike aesthetic. Its combination of stylized horror and platforming makes it suitable for players who want scares without extreme violence.
Silent Hill ƒ
This new installment transports players to 1960s Japan, intertwining the series’ signature fog and psychological horror with folklore and historical elements. It was one of the most anticipated horror releases in recent years.
Murder House
Puppet Combo’s retro-style Murder House channels 1980s slasher vibes through PS1-era graphics, fixed camera angles, and brutal chases. It’s perfect for players craving old-school survival horror energy.
Cronos: The New Dawn
From Bloober Team, Cronos: The New Dawn mixes cosmic horror and time manipulation. Its haunting setting and evolving storyline make it one of 2025’s most promising horror releases.
Dreamcore
This first-person psychological horror title distorts reality through liminal architecture and unnerving sound design. Its dreamlike environments are ideal for players drawn to surreal, atmospheric horror.
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