On paper, horror video games seem like a fine fit for the cinematic treatment, given their emphasis on atmosphere and startling creature designs. Hell, the success of the Resident Evil movies ...

From Resident Evil to Silent Hill, we’ve seen our fair share of horror game adaptations. Where some hit their mark, others leave behind what made these fictional stories truly terrifying.

The Arkham Horror universe has a whole lot of games in its catalogue. In fact, there are so many to choose from that we’ve had to separate them into two guides. In this buying guide, we will go ...

This series of Playable Futures articles considers how the design, technology, people, and theory of video games are informing and influencing the wider world. Horror as a theme has a storied ...

Horror games are more frightening than movies due to immersive experiences like jump scares & tension. Doki Doki Literature Club surprises players with a genre twist, creating unnerving moments.

Horror games offer thrilling experiences with gripping storylines. Must-plays in 2025 include Outlast, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Alan Wake 2, and Dead Space Remake. Each game ...

They didn't work as horror games, despite many attempts. I find this pairing doesn't work because walking sims often exclude mechanics besides things like moving and triggering dialogue.

It’s not a stretch to say we’re currently experiencing the best run of horror video games since the PS2 era. The past few years have seen the genre revitalised, in part thanks to nostalgia for ...

For that reason, we’ve seen a lot of remakes and remasters pop up in recent years, but there are lots of great games in desperate need of this treatment, including several in the horror genre.

2024 has been a decent year for indie horror games. From abandoned theme parks full of monsters to Eldritch beings at sea, there has been something for everyone’s tastes. So if you’re looking ...