10 Horror Games That Do the Entire Genre Justice

The horror genre of video games has always had a pretty consistent streak of quality. Of course, many attempts to give players the interactive creeps fell flat. However, there has been an abundance of horror-oriented games that have truly hit the mark enough to keep us up at night with the lights on.

With the much-anticipated remake of Resident Evil 3 on the horizon, some gamers may be looking for something to scratch that spooky itch until April 3. Well, if you do so happen to be in that situation, then look no further than these 10 games.

Alien: Isolation

There is something absolutely unsettling about the feeling of being hunted, the feeling of something creeping up behind you, ready to strike. No other game delivers that feeling better than Alien: Isolation. The titular alien is eager to find you and will ruthlessly pursue you until the credits eventually roll… if you survive that long. Any fan of the classic horror film series or sci-fi horror in general should absolutely give this game a try.

Dead Space

Dead Space is a really unique mixture of horror subgenres. You have your Resident Evil 4-style survivalist gameplay. A healthy dose of cosmic horror. Plus, the creators felt it appropriate to toss in some psychological terror, as well. It’s all stirred together and dumped into a creepy, claustrophobic setting to be stranded in, one that is sure to keep players on the edges of their seats for the entirety of the game.