10 More Video Games You Should Never Play Alone

3. Cry Of Fear

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Team Psykskallar

Back in the day I co-hosted a weekly horror stream and Cry of Fear was one of the few games I did not look forward to because it was a miserable and horrifying experience. Clearly I’m not the only one who thought so as you guys called this one out in the comments, too.

This phenomenal 2012 survival horror game began as a Half-Life mod but instead of becoming a world-class FPS game like a different Half-Life mod, Swedish studio Team Psykskallar decided to create one of the most unnerving video game experiences of all time.

The game calls on the player to manage a tiny six-item limit inventory, and a tricky stamina system, all while facing off against violent and horrifying foes in tight, uncomfortable and bleak settings. The game never ceases in making you feel incredible discomfort and vulnerability, as it constantly throws strings of gory threatening foes at you with limited means to manage the onslaught.

If that doesn’t sound tough enough, the game also deals with some incredibly heavy themes. Suffice it to say, you aren’t coming out of his one feeling good about yourself. Or anything else. Do yourself a favour and find a friend if you’re going to take it on.

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Jess has been a journalist and content creator in the games industry for over 15 years and has been WhatCulture's resident Australian import and sorry cop since 2020, upping the quotient of swearing and apologising in WhatCulture Gaming's annual blooper videos considerably. She previously worked at GameSpot for 10 years, most notably hosting GameSpot News in addition to E3 live shows, and PAX panels. She regularly livestreams a variety of games on her 'jessmcdonell' YouTube and Twitch channels and hosts the 'Do It On The Day' podcast. She has won awards for her news and feature work in gaming as well as an accolade for her comedic writing (likely an admin error). She can be found on X at @jessmcdonell and Instagram at @jessicamcdonell sharing her current videogame fixations, industry insights, and videos of her cat, Karma.