18 Best Survival Horror Video Games Of All Time

12. System Shock 2

system shock 2
Irrational Games

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.

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