Top 5 Horror Games for Halloween 

“Dead Space” remake 

Meet Isaac Clarke, a space engineer specializing in repairing spacecraft systems. Isaac and his crew are sent to investigate the USG Ishimura, a mining spaceship that has mysteriously lost communication. Upon arrival and docking, they immediately sense something is very wrong, as the ship gives off an eerie, unsettling vibe. As they investigate further, Isaac and the player are confronted with the horrors of what happened before the crew’s arrival and what still awaits them. 

Dead Space is perfect for Halloween because it combines atmospheric tension with terrifying monsters. The game keeps its players on edge from start to finish, unleashing jump scares throughout.  

“Alien Isolation” 

A game set in the alien universe, where you play as Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley from the original “Alien” films. You are on a mission to uncover the truth about your mother’s disappearance, which leads you to the space station Sevastopol. With your arrival, its clear something has gone horribly wrong. The atmosphere is filled with dread and struggle, with flickering lights, abandoned corridors, and the presence of an unknown terror lurking around. As you explore, you realize the station is home to a deadly Xenomorph, a predator that stalks you during every turn you make. 

Its chilling ambience and constant threat of the Xenomorph create an unforgettable horror experience for Halloween. 

“The Mortuary Assistant” 

Here’s a horror game that puts players in the role of an apprentice mortician, tasked with the routine care of preparing bodies for burial. 

The game quickly shows its supernatural side as strange occurrences begin while you’re still learning the ropes on your first day – from eerie voices whispering in the dark to objects mysteriously moving on their own. As the evening progresses, the once-mundane tasks take a turn for the worse, pulling you into a nightmare of demonic possessions and chilling visions. 

Each encounter becomes more unpredictable, as you struggle to stay focused while dealing with the growing fear of dark forces around you. It is a game meant to keep your nerves on edge, making it an excellent choice for a haunting Halloween night. 

“Alan Wake 2” 

You play as Alan Wake, a writer trapped in a nightmare reality, battling supernatural forces linked to his own stories. 

For people who didn’t play the first game, a recap: Alan was a successful author who, after a mysterious incident, found himself in a town where his stories and reality blurred, unleashing new dark horrors. In Alan Wake 2, the nightmare continues as he tries to escape his twisted world while dealing with haunting forces. Alongside him is FBI agent Saga Anderson, investigating the strange occurrences tied to Wake’s disappearance and digging deeper into the same unsettling mystery. 

The game takes you through eerie environments with puzzles, psychological horror, and intense action, shifting between reality and supernatural realms while keeping the larger mystery intact. 

With its haunting atmosphere and constant tension, Alan Wake 2 is the perfect Halloween game, delivering thrills and chills for the spooky season.  

“Silent Hill 2” remake 

As a “Silent Hill 2” player, you step into the shoes of James Sunderland, who returns to the mysterious town of Silent Hill following a letter from his deceased wife. As you explore the fog-shrouded streets and haunting locations, you meet disturbing creatures and unravel a psychological horror story that delves into themes of grief and guilt. 

With updated graphics and sound design, the remake enhances the eerie atmosphere that has made the franchise iconic. Silent Hill is perfect for Halloween, immersing players in a chilling narrative filled with tension and psychological scares that will keep them on the edge of their seat with jump scares.

Jesse Lund