The 12 Best Horror Games on PC


 Horror games are video games that focus on horror fiction and are designed to scare the player. They are often based on narrative or visual presentation and use a variety of gameplay types.

From Phasmophobia to Appearance, these are a few of the scariest video games to play.

PC is the fiendish lab where numerous modern horror games are developed and tried. A few of the most noteworthy cutting edge horror games are word-of-mouth hits that started life as exploratory PC exclusives. To that conclusion, we’ve chosen the beat 12 horror games you'll be able play right presently on PC.

Whereas a few of these aren’t select to PC, each game on this list either got its begin or found its group of onlookers on the stage. A few of these are horror classics that have impacted incalculable imitators, whereas others are still covered up diamonds prowling within the shadows of advanced storefronts. These are our picks for the 12 best horror games on PC.

The Top 12 Horror Games on PC :

12. IMSCARED

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"I need a Heart in order to open it"

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (71)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (2,024)

RELEASE DATE: 31 Jan, 2016

DEVELOPER: Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks

PUBLISHER: Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks

ABOUT THIS GAME :

"I need a Heart in order to open it"

Imscared is a horror game that protagonizes the player and puts him in a surreal first-person experience. Find keys, open doors and search for the exit to this nightmare. But I have to let you know, it will try to deceive You as many times as it can. Enjoy your stay!

Please read carefully the explanation at the beginning of the game. It's really important to do so.

I NEED YOU TO KNOW

TW: this game contains heavy themes such as suicide and loneliness. Player discretion is advised.

Check out https://mymadnessworks.com/imscared if you encounter any issues.

Join us on Discord!

MyMadnessWorks server: https://discord.gg/Pj3VeYa9MQ

IMSCARED fan server: https://discord.gg/rpJW7NK

Check the game's properties on Steam and select the 2016 branch to play the game's old version.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 110 MB available space

RECOMMENDED:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10

Processor: 2GHz+

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 110 MB available space

11. The Cat Lady

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (35)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (3,802)

RELEASE DATE: 1 Dec, 2012

DEVELOPER: Harvester Games

PUBLISHER: Screen 7

REVIEWS

“The Cat Lady is the finest horror adventure I've ever played. In fact, it's one of the finest adventure games I've ever played, period.” A+ – Just Adventure

“The Cat Lady is a refreshing, intelligent and intriguing game and one of the best I have played this year” 9/10 – Bloody Disgusting

“A story of painful tragedy and cautious redemption, disguised as a horror adventure game” 8/10 – GameSpot

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

By author Remigiusz Michalski (Harvester Games) this suspenseful psychological horror game features stylized artwork, a simple keyboard control method and English voice acting, plus a compelling, atmospheric 70 minute soundtrack by micAmic (now included free with every copy in Library > Music) and featured artists Warmer, 5iah and Tears Of Mars.

The Cat Lady contains strong adult themes and is recommended only for players over 18.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains occasional graphic violence & gore, some strong bad language and infrequent frontal nudity.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10

Processor: Intel or AMD CPU

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Graphics: DirectX compatible card

DirectX: Version 9.0

Storage: 2 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Additional Notes: Keyboard

RECOMMENDED:

OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10

Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD CPU

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher)

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 2 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Additional Notes: Keyboard

The Cat Lady is © Copyright 2012 Harvester Games. Published under license by Screen 7

10. Dead By Daylight

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught and killed.

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (3,704)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (508,025)

RELEASE DATE: 14 Jun, 2016

DEVELOPER: Behaviour Interactive Inc.

PUBLISHER: Behaviour Interactive Inc.

REVIEWS

“Dead by Daylight has evolved into an unrivalled asymmetrical competitive multiplayer game, and one of the best horror games around.” 9/10 – Gamespot

“Dead by Daylight’s inventive concept for a competitive horror game strikes an incredible balance between two very different styles of play, and makes both compelling.” 9/10 – IGN

“Five years later, Dead by Daylight features the most interesting cat-and-mouse multiplayer you can play.” 88/100 – PC Gamer

ABOUT THIS GAME :

Death Is Not an Escape.

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed.

Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.

More information about the game is available at http://www.deadbydaylight.com

Key Features

• Survive Together… Or Not - Survivors can either cooperate with the others or be selfish. Your chance of survival will vary depending on whether you work together as a team or if you go at it alone. Will you be able to outwit the Killer and escape their Killing Ground?

• Where Am I? - Each level is procedurally generated, so you’ll never know what to expect. Random spawn points mean you will never feel safe as the world and its danger change every time you play.

• A Feast for Killers - Dead by Daylight draws from all corners of the horror world. As a Killer you can play as anything from a powerful Slasher to terrifying paranormal entities. Familiarize yourself with your Killing Grounds and master each Killer’s unique power to be able to hunt, catch and sacrifice your victims.

• Deeper and Deeper - Each Killer and Survivor has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your own personal strategy. Experience, skills and understanding of the environment are key to being able to hunt or outwit the Killer.

• Real People, Real Fear - The procedural levels and real human reactions to pure horror makes each game session an unexpected scenario. You will never be able to tell how it’s going to turn out. Ambience, music, and chilling environments combine into a terrifying experience. With enough time, you might even discover what’s hiding in the fog.

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY SEIZURES - READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE PLAYING

A very small percentage of people may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain kinds of flashing lights or light patterns. These persons, or even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy, may experience epileptic symptoms or seizures while playing video games. If you or any of your relatives has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing any video game.

IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult a physician if you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms.

You may reduce risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures by taking the following precautions: sit farther from the screen, use a smaller screen, play in a well-lit room, do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 50 GB available space

Sound Card: DX11 compatible

Additional Notes: With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.

RECOMMENDED:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 50 GB available space

Sound Card: DX11 compatible

© 2015-2023 and BEHAVIOUR, DEAD BY DAYLIGHT and other related trademarks and logos belong to Behaviour Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

9. Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

RECENT REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (104)

ALL REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (17,439)

RELEASE DATE: 8 Sep, 2010

DEVELOPER: Frictional Games

PUBLISHER: Frictional Games

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.

Awake...

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

You stumble through the narrow corridors as the distant cry is heard.

It is getting closer.

Explore...

Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel's troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits.

A sound of dragging feet? Or is your mind playing tricks on you?

Experience...

By using a fully physically simulated world, cutting edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, the game pulls no punches when trying to immerse you. Once the game starts, you will be in control from the beginning to the end. There are no cut-scenes or time-jumps, whatever happens will happen to you first hand.

Something emerges out of the darkness. It's approaching. Fast.

Survive...

Amnesia: The Dark Descent throws you headfirst into a dangerous world where danger can lurk behind every corner. Your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits.

Do you have what it takes to survive?

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7

Processor: 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed

Memory: 2 GB

Hard Drive: 3GB

Graphics: Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS macOS

MINIMUM:

OS: OS X 10.7.5 - 10.15.0. This product is not compatiable with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later.

Processor: 2.0Ghz

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Graphics: Radeon X1000/GeForce 6 (Integrated Intel Graphics not supported)

Hard Drive: 2GB space free

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SteamOS + Linux

MINIMUM:

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Mint 13 LTS, Fedora 16, fully updated

Processor: 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed.

Memory: 2 GB

Graphics: Radeon X1000/GeForce 6 - Integrated graphics and low budget cards might not work.

Hard Drive: 3 GB

8. World of Horror

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (144)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (7,754)

RELEASE DATE: 19 Oct, 2023

DEVELOPER: panstasz

PUBLISHER: Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM

REVIEWS

“Absolutely an instant cult classic.” 9 – Siliconera

“Easily one of the most engaging RPG experiences I’ve played this year.” 9 – RPG Site

“There aren’t many horror games like this... Games that are so well-oiled, they’re confident their horror will spread all over you just by touching them.” Kotaku

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The Old Gods are reawakening, clawing their way back into a world that’s spiraling into madness. In hospitals, abandoned classrooms, quiet apartments, and dark forests, strange appearances and unexplainable phenomena test the sanity of residents in Shiokawa, Japan. Is it chaotic retribution, or the machinations of beings beyond our comprehension?

This is WORLD OF HORROR: The end of the world is nigh, and the only solution is to confront the terror reigning over the apocalypse. Navigate this hellish, roguelite reality through turn-based combat and unforgiving choices in this roguelite-style cosmic horror RPG.

Invoke dark rituals, uncover disturbing clues, and solve puzzles across multiple randomized mysteries. Each perplexing case unravels into a series of random encounters with nightmarish figures inspired by the works of horror legends Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft.

Unveil the fates of 14 unique playable characters, and choose your path through a pool of 20 dreadful investigations.

Most mysteries harbor multiple endings - for those that survive long enough.

A haunting chiptune soundtrack accentuates the game’s stark 1-bit art style, drawn 100% in MS Paint.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this:

In WORLD OF HORROR, there are frequent scenes disturbing and horrific scenes of implied violence, gore and mutilation of human bodies. All such scenes are presented in a 2D pixel art style, but nonetheless may have a realistic triggering impact on players with potential sensitivities. Player discretion is advised.

In addition, the game includes casual usage of cigarettes.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows 7

Processor: Intel Core i3

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 500 MB available space

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS macOS

MINIMUM:

OS: Catalina

Processor: 1,4 Ghz

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: Inted HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB

Storage: 500 MB available space

RECOMMENDED:

OS: Catalina

Processor: 1,4 Ghz

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: Inted HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB

Storage: 500 MB available space

© 2020-2023 panstasz Paweł Koźmiński. All rights reserved.

7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

RECENT REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (451)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (29,659) *

RELEASE DATE: 20 Mar, 2007

DEVELOPER: GSC Game World

PUBLISHER: GSC Game World

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The Zone, a place full of unfathomable wonders and sinister threats – former exclusion territory near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This most dangerous place on Earth became even more mysterious after an obscure accident in 2006. Anomalies with precious artifacts, starving mutants and greedy thugs have flooded these lands along with stalkers searching for a new life and ways to get rich… Feel as one of them in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl!

SEARCHING

To survive, a true stalker must not stop his search. Valuable trophies, equipment and supplies, new friends, shortcuts or answers to the grimmest riddles of these lands are what give a chance not to perish. So prepare for a foray to find your fate in the Center of the Zone, the most protected place from unwanted guests.

HAZARD

The path of a stalker to his goal is never a walk in the park. A treacherous anomaly, able to mash even the most experienced fighter, the stray of ravenous mutants or jarring betrayal – any of these things can cost your life. Get ready to check your skills and gumption, enduring the superior numbers of rivals and mutants. Stay alert even when you are alone – here at the Zone, everything is rarely what it seems at first glance.

DESOLATION

These desolate lands of eternal autumn are full of hundreds of vagabonds. Though, the stalker is always on his own, facing dangers that are often unseen. Listen carefully, calculate every step and trust no one but yourself and Geiger counter. Only intuition combined with mastery and ice-cold guts can save a free stalker from being Lost to the Zone.

Game Features:

A mix of action, horror, survival, and RPG elements in a dark Eastern European sci-fiction setting.

The unique atmosphere of loneliness in a dangerous place where time has stopped forever.

Locations transferred to the game from the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone: Pripyat, ChNPP, and many others.

Smart AI of opponents and NPCs who live their own lives and are capable of reacting to changes.

A non-linear story in which your choices lead to one of many endings.

Dynamic changes in the day-night cycle and weather conditions that affect the gameplay.

Multiplayer modes with up to 32 players on one map.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

Supported OS:Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4

Processor:Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+

Graphics:128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600

Memory:512 MB RAM

Sound:DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card

Hard Drive:6 GB free hard disc space

RECOMMENDED:

Supported OS:Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1)

Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+

Graphics:256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT

Memory:2 GB RAM

Sound:DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card

Hard Drive:10 GB free hard disc space

6. Five Nights at Freddy’s

Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds!

RECENT REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (1,014)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (41,138)

RELEASE DATE: 18 Aug, 2014

DEVELOPER: Scott Cawthon

PUBLISHER: Scott Cawthon

ABOUT THIS GAME :

Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food as far as the eye can see! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds! The robots' behavior has become somewhat unpredictable at night however, and it was much cheaper to hire you as a security guard than to find a repairman.

From your small office you must watch the security cameras carefully. You have a very limited amount of electricity that you're allowed to use per night (corporate budget cuts, you know). That means when you run out of power for the night- no more security doors and no more lights! If something isn't right- namely if Freddybear or his friends aren't in their proper places, you must find them on the monitors and protect yourself if needed!

Can you survive five nights at Freddy's?

"For all the simplicity of the game’s controls and premise, Five Nights at Freddy‘s is frightening. It’s a fantastic example of how cleverness in design and subtlety can be used to make an experience terrifying. Simple still images and proper character design steal the show in this game, and show that Scott Cawthon knows quite a lot about the secret fears people feel when looking at creepy dolls and toys. It’s elegant in how it sows fear, and is a must-own for anyone who likes scary games." -Joel Couture IndieGameMag.com

This game was created using Clickteam Fusion!

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS: XP,Vista,Windows7

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon or equivalent

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Graphics: 1 GB

DirectX: Version 9.0

Storage: 250 MB available space

©2014 Scott Cawthon

5. Pathologic

Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (45)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (2,932)

RELEASE DATE: 29 Oct, 2015

DEVELOPER: Ice-Pick Lodge, General Arcade

PUBLISHER: Good Shepherd Entertainment

REVIEWS

“.....Pathologic is the single best and most important game that you’ve never played.” Rock, Paper, Shotgun

“....you will be psychologically and emotionally tested like you never have before” 9/10 – God Is A Geek

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The original Indie Cult Classic returns fully restored, and more evocative than ever.

Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. The game represents a unique and unforgettable experience as it transports players in a weird town which crouches, ominous, in the far reaches of an ancient steppe. It was once a small drover settlement, huddled around a monstrous abattoir—but something about the butchery it was near has changed it. It has developed an odd social structure over the course of several generations. It could have quietly continued along its weird way, but a sudden outbreak of an unknown and inevitably lethal disease has decimated the citizens. Prayers did not help. Science did not help. So, finally, they have turned to outsiders for help: three of them enter the town in hope of finding a cure or—failing that—an explanation. The first outsider was a ruthless investigator, assigned by local authorities. The second is a far-sighted Ripper who has used his extraordinary abilities to gain a reputation as an ingenious surgeon, who has come to the town in search of his father's terrible heritage. The third—and last—outsider is an eccentric girl rumored to have mystic healing abilities; she may become the town's salvation were it not for the constant fear that plagues her, the memory of the horrors of her recent past.

On the surface, Pathologic is a first person horror adventure game where you control one of three "heroes." Dig deeper, however, and you’ll find an experience that will affect your emotional and psychological state. In the world of Pathologic you’ll find yourself in situations where morals and good deeds are meaningless in the face of raw despair and endless need. Talk to the denizens of the town and decide for yourself if you wish to ease someone else’s pain or save every bit of precious medicine to protect yourself from the invisible and inexorable plague. Become witness to the miasma of horror as the plague begins to overcome the town.

Brand New in-house English script: For the first time ever, the game has cast off the major issue that had previously disallowed international audiences from accessing it.

Brand New Voice-overs.

New content: A certain amount of text that had previously been cut from the international version of the game have now been restored

Updated textures and higher resolutions support.

New visual effects.

Newly Included Fan-Made Polish translation: thanks to the hard work and generosity of Jakub Derdziak & Aldona Derdziak.

An Italian translation, kindly donated to us by the original translators of the game, Stefano Gaburri and Claudio Todeschini.

An indie cult classic.

12 days in a plague-ridden town. Time is running, and mostly it’s running out; numerous events unfold, whether you’re there to witness them or not.

70+ hours of real-time gameplay without grinding or repetitive quests. As time goes by, more and more things happen, inviting you to participate and change the course of events.

3 playable characters with 3 unique storylines. The Bachelor’s, the Haruspex’s, and the Changeling’s plots are interconnected, but every side of the trilemma is represented separately via unique events, quests, dialogues, and subplots.

The plot is critically acclaimed and often regarded as the high point of the game. It’s not just about the fate of the dying town—it’s about an ideological conflict, represented by a multitude of characters and factions, each with their own idea of what life, death, and miracles are.

An open-world game. While the plot is there to grab you, the town has no artificial boundaries: you are free to explore it from day one, carving out your own story.

Survival is tough. The dying town demands that you constantly keep an eye on your status, maintaining a full belly and decent immunity. That will require tough choices.

Communicate, barter, rob, or steal. There are many ways to acquire your bare necessities, each of them with its own benefits and drawbacks.

The atmosphere of bleakness and despair without cartoonish evil or bad guys. Playtime is over—there will be no jump scares or simple solutions. You will have to do it the hard way.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows XP or Later

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 2.3 GHz / Intel Pentium 2.2 GHz

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Graphics: Radeon HD 4890 1024MB / GeForce 210 512MB

DirectX: Version 9.0

Storage: 2 GB available space

4. Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (9,302)

ALL REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (522,967)

RELEASE DATE: 18 Sep, 2020

DEVELOPER: Kinetic Games

PUBLISHER: Kinetic Games

REVIEWS

“A truly terrifying psychological online co-op ghost hunting experience” PC Gamer

“Phasmophobia has certainly possessed a lot of players” Rock Paper Shotgun

“Phasmophobia Is a New Steam and Twitch Sensation” IGN

ABOUT THIS GAME :

Phasmophobia is a 4-player, online co-op, psychological horror game. You and your team of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and try to gather as much evidence as you can. Use your ghost-hunting equipment to find and record evidence to sell on to a ghost removal team.

Immersive Experience: Realistic graphics and sounds as well as a minimal user interface ensure a totally immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.

Unique Ghosts: Identify over 20 different ghost types, each with unique traits, personalities, and abilities to make each investigation feel different from the last.

Equipment: Use well-known ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, Thermometers, and Night Vision Cameras to find clues and gather as much paranormal evidence as you can. Find Cursed Possessions that grant information or abilities in exchange for your sanity.

Full Voice Recognition: The Ghosts are listening! Use your actual voice to interact with the Ghosts through Ouija Boards and EVP Sessions using a Spirit Box.

Locations: Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.

Game Modes: With 5 default difficulties and hand crafted weekly challenges, there are plenty of ways to test your skills.

Teamwork: Dive in head first, get your hands dirty searching for evidence while fighting for your life. If you're not feeling up to the task, play it safe and support your team from the truck by monitoring the investigation with CCTV and motion sensors.

Custom Difficulty: Create your own games to tailor the difficulty to your or your group's needs, with proportional rewards and come up with crazy game modes of your own!

Co-operate: Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op horror where teamwork is key to your success.

Play together: Phasmophobia supports all players together, play with your friends with any combination of input types.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10 64Bit

Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 21 GB available space

VR Support: OpenXR

Additional Notes: Minimum Specs are for VR, lower specs may work for Non-VR.

RECOMMENDED:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10 64Bit

Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 21 GB available space

Phasmophobia, the Phasmophobia logo and Kinetic Games are either ® or TM, Kinetic Games Limited.

3. Chilla’s Art Games "The Kidnap"

Chilla's Art has developed and published on Steam more than 15 short retro Japanese horror games in their main line of games, with the most notable ones including The Convenience Store and The Closing Shift. Moreover, they released and took down The Bathhouse due to issues around the game.

The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident.

RECENT REVIEWS: Mixed (36)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (299)

RELEASE DATE: 1 Nov, 2023

DEVELOPER: Chilla's Art

PUBLISHER: Chilla's Art

ABOUT THIS GAME :

The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident.

Key Features:

Immersive experience: An atmospheric, believable environment intensifies the horror experience.

VHS film aesthetic: VHS aesthetic emulates the look and feel of CRT screens, including phosphor screen trail and bleeding, VHS tape noise, interlacing, and jitter in the analog video signal, adding extra immersion to the horror experience.

Psychological horror: The game will drive you insane.

Japanese Theme: Environment art inspired by Japanese horror films.

AutoSave: Autosaves every chapter.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this: Violence, Gore, Child neglect

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ x64

Processor: Intel/AMD X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: AMD RX 550 or NVIDIA equivalent @Lowest Settings

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 10 GB available space

Sound Card: Yes

Additional Notes: Turn off room lights and Put your headset on for best experience.

RECOMMENDED:

OS: Windows 11 x64

Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD equivalent

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent

DirectX: Version 11

Storage: 10 GB available space

Sound Card: Yes

Additional Notes: Turn off room lights and Put your headset on for best experience.

The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 © Chilla's Art, LLC® 2023
All rights reserved.

2. Puppet Combo Games "Murder House"

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

RECENT REVIEWS: Very Positive (18)

ALL REVIEWS: Overwhelmingly Positive (1,630)

RELEASE DATE: 23 Oct, 2020

DEVELOPER: Puppet Combo

PUBLISHER: Puppet Combo

ABOUT THIS GAME :

A news crew breaks into the old abandoned home of an executed serial killer Anthony Smith, planning to shoot a salacious haunted house story. But is the notorious Easter Ripper really dead or is he waiting inside, ready to wipe them out one by one? Who will survive, and what will be left of them? The spiritual successor to Babysitter Bloodbath.

This game simulates a 5th gen survival horror game. It uses tank controls, third person cinematic camera angles and is meant to be played with a controller. If you have a problem playing tank control games, you will not like this game. It has no auto saves, you must save with pencils which are in limited supply.

Experience the terror of being stalked by a deranged serial killer.

Cinematic camera and tank controls.

Ps1 style low poly graphics.

Retro synth soundtrack.

80's b-movie slasher plot.

Multiple camera modes.

Gore and bloody murders!

Fullly voice acted.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this: Language, Blood, Decapitation, Evisceration, Descriptions of child abuse, Corpses, Desecration of a dead body

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS *: Windows 7 SP1+

Processor: x86 32 bit

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities

DirectX: Version 9.0

Storage: 1271 MB available space

1. Visage

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

RECENT REVIEWS: Mostly Positive (93)

ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (6,723)

RELEASE DATE: 30 Oct, 2020

DEVELOPER: SadSquare Studio

PUBLISHER: SadSquare Studio

ABOUT THIS GAME :

WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension slowly to create a deeper and more meaningful experience. Its story is unveiled through surreal imaging and subtle environment details. Be mindful that it is a difficult game in unconventional ways.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game.

Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Environment

The game is set inside a huge house in which terrible things have happened. You’ll wander through the gloomy corridors, explore every dead room, and get lost in endless mazes, your head filling with memories of the dead families that once lived in this very home. This twisted environment, void of any life other than yours, takes you to places you couldn't even bear imagining.

Storyline

This house is stained with a terrible past. Families were brutally murdered by their own family members, people went insane, many committed suicide, and other grisly events occurred. Each and every room has its story painted on an invisible canvas. As a player, you will relive parts of this dark past, and each of its fragments will leave you restless and terrified. You’ll soon wish you could join the dead's ranks in their abyss, but death won't help you leave this place. Will you run from it, or will you try to uncover the truth behind the shadows?

Dark entities

The families that died in the house will haunt you and leave you restless. They’ll follow your every move, watch you from every corner, play tricks with your mind, and try to attack you. Why do they haunt you? What have you done? This you have to find out on your own.

Gameplay

In Visage, you are defenseless; no weapons could save you from the dreadful entities stalking you from the next corner, the next door, or underneath your feet. You’ll be able to pick up key elements, interact with the environment, and search for things that may help you escape this nightmare or pull you deeper into it.

Dying is part of the game. You need to avoid terror at all costs, as dark entities are attracted to it. Maintaining your mind as sane as possible will keep you from joining the ranks of the dead. Doing so will not be easy, and you'll have to figure out ways, like staying in the light, to avoid going insane.

MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains realistic depictions of violence, which can be very disturbing. Also note that some of its themes revolve around alcohol and drug abuse. Some of its content may not be appropriate for all ages. Player discretion is advised.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:

OS *: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Ryzen™ 3

Memory: 6 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 or AMD Radeon™ R7 370

DirectX: Version 10

Storage: 10 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:

OS *: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Ryzen™ 5

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480

DirectX: Version 12

Storage: 10 GB available space

©SadSquare Studio Inc. 2015, 2018. All rights reserved.

Visage game software uses Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2018, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

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