Phasmophobia turns ghost hunting into a tense, hilarious, and genuinely eerie co-op experience. Grab a few brave friends, your microphones, and some ghost-detecting gadgets, then try not to panic when the lights flicker. A little rough around the edges, but few games capture the thrill of shared fear quite like this one. | © Kinetic Games
Ghost Master flips the horror script, putting you in charge of the haunts instead of the humans. Think The Sims meets Beetlejuice as you unleash ghosts to scare clueless townsfolk and solve mischievous missions. It’s clever, funny, and full of charm, even if the thrill fades once the novelty wears off. | © Sick Puppies Studio
Bloodborne captures the perfect Halloween mood - a gothic city drenched in fog, filled with horrors that are as tragic as they are terrifying. Every street feels haunted, every victory earned through sheer nerve and stubbornness. It’s less about jump scares and more about dread, mystery, and the thrill of surviving the nightmare just one more night. | © FromSoftware
Pumpkin Jack is a short but wildly entertaining Halloween adventure, packed with clever writing and satisfyingly fast combat. Its three-hour runtime might feel brief for the price, but every minute is bursting with charm and energy. It’s the kind of game that reminds you why spooky season should always come with a grin. | © Evil Raptor
The 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4 revives one of the most influential horror games ever made, sharpening every detail without losing what made it iconic. As Leon Kennedy, you’re dropped into a remote Spanish village overrun by parasite-infected locals who are faster and smarter than any zombie. It’s intense, beautiful, and brutal, a perfect mix of nostalgia and nerve-shredding tension. | © Capcom
Inscryption starts with nothing but a table, a deck of cards, and a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you, and from there, it only gets stranger. Each match forces you to make sacrifices, both literal and unsettling, as you uncover the dark secrets behind the game itself. Blending horror, puzzles, and psychological twists, it’s one of those experiences best played blind — because nothing is what it seems. | © Daniel Mullins Games
In Love, Ghostie, you’re not scaring people out of a haunted house — you’re helping them fall in love inside it. As a friendly ghostly matchmaker, you guide tenants toward romance by leaving gifts, tidying up, and giving fate a gentle push. Sweet, cozy, and quietly funny, it’s the kind of ghost story that warms your heart instead of stopping it. | © Janbeh Games
Alien: Isolation traps you aboard a crumbling space station where every flicker of light and hiss of machinery could mean death. It perfectly captures the grim, industrial feel of the original film, right down to the retro tech and creeping dread. You can’t fight the alien: only hide, listen, and pray it doesn’t hear you breathing. | © Feral Interactive
No Halloween feels complete without zombies, and Dying Light: The Beast throws you right into a city crawling with them. As Kyle Crane, you parkour across rooftops to stay alive, only dropping to street level when you have no choice, or when it’s time to unleash your own monstrous powers. Brutal, fast, and gloriously gory, it’s a heart-pounding reminder to never, ever stay out after dark. | © Techland
Poor Luigi finally gets the spotlight, and, of course, it comes with a haunted hotel full of ghosts. Armed with his trusty Poltergust vacuum, he bumbles his way through puzzle-filled rooms, jumpy surprises, and ghostly versions of familiar Mario faces. Equal parts spooky and adorable, Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a Halloween treat that’s fun for kids and grown-ups. | © Next Level Games
Little Nightmares III keeps the eerie, dreamlike world fans love, trading big scares for a steady sense of unease. The atmosphere is stunning, all flickering lights, strange silhouettes, and quiet dread, even if the gameplay feels a little too familiar. Short, simple, and hauntingly beautiful, it’s the kind of horror that lingers more for its mood than its monsters. | © Supermassive Games
Cronos: The New Dawn feels like stepping into a fever dream built from ‘80s sci-fi horror, wrapped in rusted steel and pulsing synths. You play as the Traveler, exploring a decaying Polish factory town where time, space, and flesh have started to merge in terrifying ways. It’s eerie, imaginative, and strangely beautiful — especially once you realize yes, there really are collectible cats. | © Bloober Team
In Don’t Starve Together, everything is out to get you - the monsters, the seasons, even hunger itself. You and your friends scramble to gather food, build shelters, and stay sane in a world that looks like it came straight out of a twisted storybook. Equal parts frustrating and addictive, it’s the kind of game where every failure teaches you something new right before the darkness takes you again. | © Klei Entertainment
Silent Hill f explores themes of conformity, abuse, and social pressure through some of the most disturbing imagery the series has ever created. Combat and puzzle-solving blend with moments that feel almost too real, forcing you to sit with the discomfort rather than escape it. It’s dark, slow, and deeply affecting, a return to horror that knows exactly how to crawl under your skin. | © NeoBards Entertainment
In R.E.P.O., your job is simple - raid abandoned buildings to collect valuables for the Taxman and try not to die doing it. Every mission turns into controlled chaos as you and your friends shout, hide, and pray the monsters don’t hear you through proximity chat. Equal parts funny and terrifying, it’s the perfect Halloween co-op game where one wrong laugh can literally get you killed. | © Semiwork Studios
Halloween isn’t just for movies - it’s the perfect time to dive into games that make your heart race and your palms sweat. From eerie mysteries to full-blown monster hunts, these titles turn fear into something you can play with. Here are fifteen spooky games that prove the best scares are the ones you control.
