Halloween is fast approaching, so it’s time for horror movies, spooky decor, and even horror video games. The horror gaming genre is constantly brewed with unique premises, modes, and multiplayer titles. PC users and their friends can fight hordes of zombies, enjoy a story-driven survival game, or hunt a ghost. Fortunately, Steam offers a wide selection.
What are the top 7 PC horror games to play for Halloween? Check out the following list!
1. Resident Evil Franchise (1996-)
Most of the Resident Evil franchise is available on Steam, including the original versions and the remakes. Players can explore the creepy settings of Resident Evil and fight for their survival against paranormal creatures. Entries such as Resident Evil Village (2021) give the player little resources to combat boss battles but provide an intense story.
2. Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)
For a fierce zombie horde multiplayer game, Left 4 Dead 2 is the game to purchase. Fighting for the next checkpoint only becomes more difficult as players progress further in a level. The game also encourages teamwork since the player limit is four, and it can be easy to be downed by swarms of zombies. Each session lasts over thirty minutes.
3. Phasmophobia (2020)
Once zombies get tiring, players can dive into ghost hunting in the indie survival horror game Phasmophobia. Four players must enter paranormal locations and discover what type of ghost haunts the level. Players must also be careful not to be hunted by the ghost with their limited amount of searching time
4. Dead Space Remake (2023)
For another narrative-driven horror story but with a sci-fi twist, the Dead Space remake is worth playing. The player controls engineer Isaac Clarke, who answers a fellow ship distress call and encounters undead and mutated crew members. It’s up to Clarke and his crew to save other survivors and discover what went wrong.
5. Five Nights at Freddy’s Franchise (2014-)
Five Nights at Freddy’s instantly became a classic gaming series for its unique premise and creepy subtext narrative. The earlier installments had the player control a security system to prevent being hunted by the animatronic characters. The current entries focus on Virtual Reality gameplay. Any title will surely leave the player frightened.
6. Dead by Daylight (2016)
Dead by Daylight pits several players against one monster player, hunting down the rest of the group. Players must work together to create an escape from the lone hunter. It’s like a slasher movie being brought to life in this game.
7. Among Us (2018)
For a lighter yet tense multiplayer game of deceit, Among Us fits the mark. Depending on the group size, one to three players are randomly chosen to be the imposters of the space crew. Imposters know their teammates, but the innocent crew mates must solve who the traitors are. The title makes for a perfect game night.
This is Halloween
PC users can enjoy this spooky season by playing an eerie story-driven game or playing with friends in a survival game. The horror gaming genre can offer much more than scares, and it can be a deceptively fun time.
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