Horror movies have their place, but the experience of playing a horror game just hits different. They’re intensely immersive: You’ve got the stress of resource management, the overwhelming sensation that you aren’t in control, and the exhilaration of beating overwhelming odds. And who could forget all the jump scares?
To celebrate the changing of the seasons, I’ve rounded up some of the best horror games you can play right now—a mix of modern classics and retro favorites. Games that are playable only on current-gen consoles (i.e., PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) are clearly noted. For older games, I note the platform but not the console generation. PC users will have the most to choose from here, but there are options for Switch players and even Mac gamers, too.
Let’s get to the list!
