A rich horror story is always effective, but these games don't make it a priority, instead focusing on solid gameplay, audio, and organic scares.

Many trumpeted the death of survival horror in the late aughts, but like so many "dead" genres (or one of the zombies you'll face in many of these games), it's come shambling back to spook us when ...

2024 revitalized some beloved horror series, but also had some creative (and scary) titles. Traveling over our heads at ...

A balut vendor is now a main character in a Filipino-made horror video game titled, ‘Hapunan’ by Josef Yenko, who is also ...

Braving the best horror games isn't just a feat to be proud of; it connects you to a long line of terrifying excellence. The genre is all about scene setting, whether through complex worldbuilding ...

The new horror survival game Midnight Special is being planned for Early Access, although a date has not been confirmed yet ...

Bravery comes in many forms, as do monsters, but with these horror game protagonists leading the charge, players can strike ...

Chilla's Art is a Japanese game developer that is essentially a masterclass in embracing the ordinary in horror. With ...

Hapunan is a first-person Filipino suspense game about a young street food vendor hawking balut (fertilised duck eggs) on a quiet corner late at night.

"Walking sim" was once a pejorative. Later, it was a helpful genre label on Steam. Now, liminal horror is leaning into its ...

Techland's Tymon Smektała looks back on Dying Light's player-led victories, unique formula, and lasting impact on zombie ...