16 Horror Video Games You Must Play Before Halloween

Grab a controller, dim the lights and hold on for dear life - Shocktober is in full effect.

Horror is a weird concept in execution - where some people are content to sit through any number of gore or jump scare-filled flicks taking whatever's thrown at them and simply shrugging it off, others jolt with every random sound, watching through interlocked fingers as the kill-count racks up. Depending on which of the two you are, what better time to see just how much you can handle than the month where all such things are celebrated? Perhaps you're already something of a horror aficionado when it comes to film or literature but are yet to make the transition to video games. On the other hand maybe you're a seasoned pro and know your Nemesis' from your Pyramid Heads (an easy one, we know), either way there's a wealth of titles out there you may have forgotten that bring about the most enjoyable parts of this time of year. Executing horror effectively in video games is something that only a select few manage to do with any real prowess and memorability - too easy is it to just throw gore or twisted visuals at you for the sake of it. There's also any number of things like scripting scenes to unfold in front of you - or just making sure you're looking the right way - that can ruin the entire thing if not done well. Regardless, what makes horror gaming so enjoyable is that it's always going to be you who's tackling the unknown entity yourself, making for some of the most incredibly immersive experiences in gaming along the way.
 
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Gaming Editor
Gaming Editor

WhatCulture's Head of Gaming.