10 Horror Video Games That Let YOU Be The Killer

2. Resident Evil: Resistance

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Coming alongside the latest and greatest Resident Evil 3 remake, Resident Evil: Resistance is an online multiplayer mode that sees participants able to either take on the role of survivors or a mastermind, with the latter being the focus for this list.

Yes, there are a million and one A-symmetrical horror games that let you play as the baddie, and a handful of them are on this list - but you lot obviously love a title where you can kill of your mates, so here's another thrown in to scratch that sadistic itch.

The mastermind in this Resi title is one that bears a familiar name, such as Annette Birkin or Alex Wesker, and can use a range of special abilities in an attempt to kill or injure the survivors. The aim of the game is for the group to escape before time runs out, with the mastermind impeding that to the best of their ability by watching through security cameras and sending in all manner of grisly obstacles.

Your goal as the mastermind is gather data on fear, and with everything from zombie dogs to Mr. X at your disposal, there are plenty of brown trousers to gage that by as the game goes on.

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