Imagine yourself in a dimly lit room where the glow of your gaming console casts clarity on the edges of your walls. All is quiet and calm as you navigate your character in the game. The sound of footsteps in a dark corridor grows louder, and your heart quickens as you inch forward, clutching the controller, not knowing what's lurking around the corner. Suddenly, a deafening jump scare shatters the silence, making you leap out of your seat, breaking immersion.
Was that horror? Or was it just a surprise? While jump scares have become a staple in modern horror gaming, there's
something to be said for the spine-chilling thrill of "good old-fashioned horror,” and we will plot out the
games that do!
Bioshock
PC | PlayStation | Xbox
Bioshock is a game that needs no introduction to horror and action-adventure fans. Set in a submerged, dystopian
city, it immerses players in a nightmarish world where mutated beings stalk you through the decaying halls of a once
utopian society.
Absurdity that taps into insanity. Bioshock weaves a narrative that explores the consequences of unchecked human
ambition, offering a fusion of environmental storytelling and thought-provoking horrors that will send shivers down
your spine.
Inside
PC | PlayStation | Xbox
It may sound wimpy, but I had a small stream of anxiety and fear as I played through Limbo way back in 2010, but it
was loads of fun. Fast track to 2016, and Playdead presents us with another hauntingly outstanding platformer. The
devs provide a constant, ominous atmosphere that will leave you feeling perpetually on edge. It’s like waiting
for a scare to happen throughout the whole playthrough.
You just have to experience it yourself as you traverse this world and encounter twisted human experiments and
unexplainable phenomena.
Stories Untold
PC | PlayStation | Xbox
Horror is sometimes in the imagination instead of a ghoul that lurks in the physical realm, and Stories Untold
manifests itself greatly as it takes players back in time to the age of text-based adventures. In this game, jump
scares are replaced by an artful manipulation of the unknown. With its episodic structure, you'll delve into
multiple unsettling stories that explore the uncanny and paranormal, leaving you with an unsettling sense of dread
that refuses to let go. So get comfortable because you are in for a long night.
Little Nightmare
PC | PlayStation | Xbox
Stress and horror are the two words that come to mind when thinking about Little Nightmare. In Little Nightmares, the
horrors aren't always in your face but are cleverly hidden within this strangely cute yet horrific puzzle platform.
The game's eerie visuals and sinister, larger-than-life challenges create a deeply unsettling atmosphere that
lingers long after you've left the controller behind.
Darkwood
PC | PlayStation | Xbox
We had text-based adventures, platformers, and even first-person shooter structures. This time, we shed light on
Darkwood, a top-down survival horror game that is all about the unseen horrors that lurk in the shadows. It blends
psychological horror, eerie sound design, and a deeply oppressive atmosphere to deliver a terrifying experience as
the forest around you becomes more and more hostile after nightfall.
Although not bad, jump scares are not the only element that can make a game truly horrifying. Adding a good blend of
slow walking, eerie fear, and instant scare can make for an enjoyable experience. You know what else is scary? Slow
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