Cover ‘Silent Hill 2’ is one of the most critically acclaimed titles in horror games (Photo: Steam)
‘Silent Hill 2’ is one of the most critically acclaimed titles in horror games (Photo: Steam)
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Feeling courageous this Halloween? Here are 7 horror games that might keep you awake at night
Halloween’s right around the corner, and there’s no better time to jump into some of the most adrenaline-pumping, heart-stopping and stress-inducing games. More than horror films and TV series, games give you an active hand in how the course of events play out. Some of the best stories are told through these narratives, but not all are meant to be experienced alone, because if there’s one thing more fun than screaming your lungs out, it’s hearing your friends do the same.
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‘Dead by Daylight’
Above With an ever-expanding roster of survivors and killers, each match of ‘Dead by Daylight’ is played with your life on the line (Photo: Steam)
With an ever-expanding roster of survivors and killers, each match of ‘Dead by Daylight’ is played with your life on the line (Photo: Steam)
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Grab three other friends to repair scattered generators and escape a malevolent killer, or get your hands dirty by becoming the killer yourself, chasing survivors to hang them on hooks. Dead by Daylight features characters from across the horror genre: survivors include Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine from the Resident Evil franchise and Steve Harrington from Stranger Things, while killers include horror icons such as Cenobite, Freddy Krueger and the Xenomorph.
‘Alien: Isolation’
Above An opponent that cannot be beaten, only evaded (Photo: Steam)
An opponent that cannot be beaten, only evaded (Photo: Steam)
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Take on the role of Amanda Ripley, who is investigating the ultimate fate of her mother, Ellen Ripley, who disappeared 15 years prior. This time, the setting is the space station Sevastopol, which has plunged into chaos due to the alien creature. You must use a variety of tools, from stun batons to trackers, to evade and stay hidden. The eerie silence and unsettling atmosphere are periodically shattered when the alien inevitably appears.
‘Darkest Dungeon’
Above “The madman hides there, behind the pews, spouting his mindless drivel!” — the Narrator, Darkest Dungeon (Photo: Steam)
“The madman hides there, behind the pews, spouting his mindless drivel!” — the Narrator, Darkest Dungeon (Photo: Steam)
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After inheriting an estate from your ancestor, you discover that he has released unimaginable monstrosities upon the land. Recruit adventurers to root out the evil around you and extinguish it at its source: the Darkest Dungeon. But your party is all too human: stress from encountering aberrations and sustaining injuries may cause them to turn on one another, or find hope as they make a final stand. Death is permanent, prompting you to consider what you are willing to sacrifice.
‘Silent Hill 2’
Above Standing off against the Bubble Head Nurse (Photo: Steam)
Standing off against the Bubble Head Nurse (Photo: Steam)
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With the recent release of Silent Hill f, new eyes are on the critically acclaimed franchise once more. But as many longtime fans will tell you, Silent Hill 2 is by far the best entry. Walk in the shoes of James Sunderland, who arrives at the titular town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife. Here, he must grapple with past regrets, psychological trauma, his inner psyche and monstrous creatures to uncover the truth.
‘Amnesia: The Bunker’
Above A brief respite inside one of the safe rooms of ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ (Photo: Steam)
A brief respite inside one of the safe rooms of ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ (Photo: Steam)
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In the middle of World War I, you control French soldier Henri Clément, trapped inside a bunker while being hunted by a creature known as “The Beast.” The base’s generators are slowly running out of power, forcing you to refuel it with limited resources as you try to find a way to escape. But once those resources are gone, they’re gone for good—and the Beast becomes an even greater threat.
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‘Left 4 Dead 2’
Above Knee-deep in the infected during the Dark Carnival campaign (Photo: Steam)
Knee-deep in the infected during the Dark Carnival campaign (Photo: Steam)
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It’s an older entry, but it checks out. Left 4 Dead 2 has long been a staple for those who frequented computer shops, and there’s no better excuse than now to jump right back in. Team up with your friends to reach safe houses scattered throughout your journey toward safety, but along the way are the ever-increasing numbers of the undead. Use everything at your disposal, from Molotov cocktails, chainsaws and guns to clear a path.
‘Phasmophobia’
Above Hushed whispers and blood-curdling screams—both equally terrifying (Photo: Steam)
Hushed whispers and blood-curdling screams—both equally terrifying (Photo: Steam)
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One to four players take on the role of ghost hunters, who take on contracts to visit a variety of locations and identify what kind of ghost is haunting them. This is achieved through collecting pieces of evidence and unique abilities that each of the 24 spirits manifests. However, as your sanity drops and certain events trigger, the ghost will actively begin hunting you.
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He possesses a deep love of history, resulting from years of books, games, and museum visits. It was this fascination with the human endeavour that fostered his love of writing, spanning genres, tones, and moods. He one day hopes to write a novel—he just hasn't decided on a genre yet. A certified homebody, you'll often find him on the computer he built himself, binge-watching Seinfeld or House, playing his favourite gacha game, or reading a book.
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