10 Video Games That Might Literally Scare You To Death

8. Penumbra: Overture

Created by Swedish devs Frictional games (who are best known for a later entry on this list), the Penumbra series is known by hardcore horror fans as one of the most solidly consistent trilogies in the genre. It's a close margin, but Penumbra: Overture is arguably the best of the three. Making fantastic use of its physics system, Overture is all about fleeing from creatures in the darkness. Though the game does allow the player to combat enemies on a basic level, running away and hiding is almost always a more viable option. Exploring your environment while being constantly alert for the stalking creatures around you made Penumbra: Overture a uniquely terrifying experience, and a game that any real horror fan needs to experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FORCVGSS2Mw