The 25 Best Horror Games

Video games are easily the most versatile form of entertainment. One moment, you could be cruising down a picturesque highway, evading the cops in a souped-up sports car. The next, you’re racking up Victory Royales as you play several rounds of Fortnite against players from all over the world. But one genre where the the medium truly shines is much darker than colorful llama pinatas or flattening Koopa Troopas: the world of horror gaming.

The interactive nature of games makes it simple for developers to terrify players with their greatest fears: spooky skeletons, ghastly ghouls, the darkness, or something even more twisted. Game creators have been seeking ways to shock, scare, and traumatize curious players for years, and the end result is a treasure trove of pulse-pounding adventures that aren’t for the faint of heart. We’ve rounded up 25 of the best the industry currently has to offer, listed here in alphabetical order. Our advice? Don’t try and play them all back to back. We’re not sure your heart or stomach could take it.