Top 5 horror games to play this Halloween (2023)

Halloween is right around the corner and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than with a scary game. 2023 has been a year full of incredible horror releases, so we’ve put together a list of our top 5 favourite to play this Halloween. Whether you’re a die-hard survival-horror fan with a “the more gore the better attitude”, or you’d prefer a less nightmarish but still seasonally appropriate game, we’ve got you covered.

1. Dead Space

Starting our list off strong is the sci-fi-horror, Dead Space. Released at the start of 2023, this remake of the much-loved 2008 classic is a horror fan's fantasy packed with blood, gore, and slaughter. For those who didn’t get the chance to play it first time around, in this creepy sci-fi thriller you play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer aboard the USG Ishimura crawling with murderous mutants called necromorphs. Your mission? You must blast the zombies limb from limb in order to survive. This remade horror is creepy, nightmarish, and encompasses what Halloween is all about.

2. Alan Wake 2

Second on our list is the upcoming survival-horror, Alan Wake 2. Releasing just before Halloween on the 27th of October 2023, Alan Wake 2 has been 13 years in the making and Remedy Entertainment's first venture into the survival horror genre. As a sequel to the psychological thriller, Alan Wake 1, this game follows the story of Alan Wake, a writer trapped in his own nightmare and Saga Anderson, an FBI agent on a mission to investigate a string of ritualistic murders. This gloomy, surreal-looking game looks like the perfect new horror to get immersed in on the run-up to Halloween.

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3. Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 (2023) is a remake of the 2005 action-horror original. The 2023 edition introduces a re-imagined storyline, modernised gameplay and vividly detailed graphics, whilst managing to keep the essence of the much-loved classic. In this game, you play as Leon S Kennedy, an agent on a daring rescue mission to save the president's daughters from a sinister cult. This grim, gruelling horror packed with action is a fan-favourite for a reason and fail-safe choice for this Halloween.

4. Dredge

One of the less horrifying games on this list is Dredge. Its genre is best described as a fishing sim meets survival horror. Complete new quests as you explore the haunted open waters of this unique game full of charm. Despite its lack of combat, this unassuming game provides a refreshing take on the traditional carnage-filled gameplay of modern horrors and will be sure to have you hooked.

5. Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

The last game on our list is the notorious survival-horror, Texas Chain Saw massacre. Based on the legendary 1974 film, this violent game filled with bloodshed and slaughter is the ultimate Halloween horror. In this asymmetrical game, play as one of the slaughter family or one of their victims. As a victim, gameplay involves using stealth to avoid detection whilst you gather tools to escape. As a family member, you must track down and use your skills to keep your guests from escaping. Featuring 3v4 team-based gameplay, this game provides the perfect opportunity for you and your friends to experience the iconic franchise first-hand.