18 Best Survival Horror Video Games Of All Time

By Scott Tailford / December 26, 2021

12. System Shock 2

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, System Shock was one of auteur Ken Levine's biggest surprises back in 1999.

Truly ahead of its time - especially given the conceptual similarities to how the Bioshock series played out - System Shock 2 is an isolating tale of survival aboard a space ship that actually outdoes Alien at its own game.

Combining slow, methodical exploration with character building, stat-boosts and the almighty, chillingly evil SHODAN A.I. that appears to be watching your every move, here's hoping System Shock 3 can come somewhere close to continuing such a high bar of quality.