Ah, Friday the 13th, one of the spookiest days of the year. Whether you’re already a horror game connoisseur or not, this is a great excuse to try out some new horror games. For those feeling a little spookier and more festive on this special day, we’ve got a list of the best horror titles to enjoy, and there’s an option for everyone, even if you can’t handle big jump scares like me. Check out the list below!
13 Best Scary Games for Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th: The Game
Play Friday the 13th: The Game (linked here)
What better game to play on this spooky night than the Friday the 13th game? Team up with other players as camp counselors and try to escape Jason’s clutches on the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake. Or take on the role of Jason himself and surrender to the darkness.
Dead space
If you’re wondering how scary the Dead Space remake is, try it for yourself this Friday the 13th. What was supposed to be a routine repair mission quickly turns into something much darker in this sci-fi survival horror experience .
The latest tests
Play The Outlast essays (linked here)
The Outlast Trials is a new horror experience set in the Cold War, where you will experience a time of mind-blowing horrors at the hands of Dr. Murkoff. You can even bring some friends along for the trip.
Amnesia: The Bunker
Play Amnesia: The Bunker (linked here)
In this terrifying first-person horror, you will face a new challenge: an AI-controlled monster. Test your survival skills, crafting items, completing puzzles, and staying out of the shadows.
The massacre in Texas
Play The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (linked here)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a great horror game option for you if you are a fan of Dead By Daylight. Play with other players online, divided into survivors and killers, and try to complete the round by massacring everyone or escaping your untimely demise.
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Resident of the bad town
Play Resident Evil Village (linked here)
Arguably the best the Resident Evil franchise has to offer, Village won multiple Game of the Year awards for good reason. Follow Ethan Winters on his quest to find his missing daughter in a remote village overrun by monsters.
transmitted by blood
play transmitted by blood (linked here)
Are Soulsbornes itchy? Then he lives the nightmare that is part of his namesake. The Night of the Hunt is long and the eyes we have been granted lead us to witness cosmic horrors that are best left undisturbed.
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phasmophobia
Play Phasmaphobia (linked here)
Do you want to be scared with some friends? Put on your EMF and start hunting ghosts in an indie game that offers endless thrills and screams. It’s really appropriate for a horrible occasion.
Dead by daylight
Play dead in daylight (linked here)
Horror movies are not the only way to experience the terror of being chased by a crazy killer. Dead by Daylight has a host of popular original killers and classic horror icons ready to hunt you and your friends.
Fatal Frame: Black Water Maiden
Play Fatal Frame: Black Water Maiden (linked here)
Fatal Frame offers a unique way of looking at horror. It follows three young protagonists as they investigate Mount Hikami, a place where many go to die, and use the camera obscura to survive a night of terror.
silent hill 2
Play Silent Hill 2 (linked here)
While many entries in the Silent Hill franchise are solid, it’s hard to top Silent Hill 2. The iconic Pyramid Head made his first appearance in this 2001 survival horror title. It mixes harrowing combat with psychological thrills and it’s easy to see why. It is a classic.
Doki Doki Literature Club
Play Doki Doki Literature Club (linked here)
You dating sim fans didn’t think we’d leave you out, did you? Doki Doki Literature Club is an experience like no other and is best experienced going into it blind. As such, you won’t find any spoilers here, but it’s not a random pick on our list…
Anatomy
What makes a house a home? Anatomy maintains that a good dose of horror is an integral part of that recipe. This indie darling is short, sweet and scary. With multiple endings to chase and a low entry price, the real scare is how stolen it is.
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