There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween, and one of those ways is by immersing yourself in a spooky video game. Modern horror games leverage the power of technology in creating a realistic atmosphere using 3D visuals and sound design. Whether you are looking to celebrate this Halloween with a video game, or you are looking to complete your backlog of horror games, here are five of the best scary games you must play.
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Until Dawn
Until Dawn is a story-driven survival-horror video game that tells the tale of four friends who visit a mountain lodge for fun and find themselves trapped in a horror house. While still a game, Until Dawn also offers a cinematic experience, and it's best experienced in four-player co-op mode.
Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus isn't necessarily a horror game in the sense that it doesn't feature ghostly elements. However, it doesn't mean that the game cannot scare the hell out of you. Metro Exodus is a sequel to the popular Metro: Last Light. Exodus is set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow infested by mutants that are endangering the lives of surviving humans. As protagonist Artyom, you're responsible for saving your people and finding a habitable land for them.
Outlast Trinity
Outlast is regarded as one of the most brilliant horror games ever made. Outlast Trinity is a package of all three Outlast games, including the first Outlast, Outlast Whistleblower, and Outlast 2. Unlike most survival-horror games, in Outlast, you are actually facing off against paranormal entities.
Resident Evil: Biohazard
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is yet another exceptional game in the popular Resident Evil franchise. In this survival-horror game, you step in the shoes of a new protagonist named Ethan Winters who visits an eerie location in search of his missing wife.
Alien Isolation
Alien Isolation is undoubtedly the scariest game that you can play right now. The game does a fantastic job of creating tension and fear in those playing. You play as an underpowered human being, who is stuck on a spacecraft with an alien Xenomorph. Your job is to escape the alien creature while also making it back to your home planet.
