Halloween gaming options for horror fans

For those preferring to spend Halloween night with a controller or keyboard instead of in costume, several cross-platform horror games offer thrilling alternatives. These titles range from intense survival challenges to narrative-driven experiences that keep players on edge.

Emily Wants To Play

Emily Wants to Play is a survival horror game that challenges players with its difficulty despite its simple premise. You take on the role of a pizza delivery person facing a night of terror in a confined space, battling various monsters that test reflexes and composure.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

As a spin-off of the popular Five Nights at Freddy's series, Sister Location offers a new take on the horror formula. Players assume the role of a maintenance worker in a dark, underground location, facing terrifying animatronics with each night presenting unique survival challenges.

The Quarry

The Quarry provides a horror experience with a coherent storyline and interactive elements. Set in an isolated forest, players guide a group of counselors trapped overnight, where every choice impacts the story’s direction and outcome, emphasizing exploration and quick-time events.

Saga Outlast

Saga Outlast is a psychological survival horror game that focuses on escape and tension. Players navigate a corrupt psychiatric asylum and a religious cult in the woods using only a night vision camera, with no combat options and survival depending on careful navigation and stealth.

Little Nightmares

To round out the list, Little Nightmares offers a more artistic and slightly lighter horror experience. Set in a dark, Tim Burton-inspired world, players control Six, a young girl escaping a mysterious ship filled with monstrous creatures through platforming, puzzles, and stealth.