Horror Games
Home Is Where the Horror Is In 'Little Nightmares'
Tarsier’s new puzzler presents a powerful vision of terror in a very relatable environment.
The Alien Sounds of ‘Prey’ Are Absolutely Terrifying
Arkane’s sci-fi reboot is very capable of shitting its player up, mainly because of its unsettling acoustics.
An Account of Uncommon Darkness: 'Lone Survivor' on Its Fifth Anniversary
Jasper Byrne’s survival horror remains a singular descent into discomfort. We speak to the solo developer.
'Bucket Detective,' The Story of a Sad Asshole Who Joined a Cult
Designer Jesse Barksdale's follow-up to 'The Static Speaks My Name' follows in the same disturbing footsteps.
'Stories Untold' Is an Expression of Anti-Nostalgia
No Code’s game bears visions of the past, but the more you seek comfort in its familiar aesthetics, the more sinister it becomes. We speak to its maker, Jon McKellan.
‘Stories Untold’ Smartly Remixes the Text Adventure to Scare You
Typing words into a crappy old computer has never filled one with such dread.
Can Horror Games Tackle Mental Illness Without Reverting to Stereotype?
Incoming indie game 'The Shattering' could change the landscape of virtual horror.
One Night, Ten Terrifying Titles: A Horror Gaming Marathon
Home alone this October 31st and fancy scaring yourself silly? Pick and mix a few of these games, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
It’s Remembered for Its Action, But ‘Resident Evil 4’ Was a Superbly Scripted Video Game
RE4 was outstanding of visuals, sound and set-piece variety – but more than that, it was a fantastic example of video game writing.
My Struggle to Survive at the Cannibal Frontier of ‘The Forest’
The mutants-filled survival sim was rusty on release, but in 2016, it's one of the best multiplayer horror games around.
The First Rule of Writing About Playdead’s ‘Inside’ Is to Not Spoil Anything About Playdead’s ‘Inside’
Honestly, it's better that you just play it without reading anything beforehand. Off you go, then.
How ‘Resident Evil VII’ Connects to the Most Controversial ‘X-Files’ Episode Ever
There's more than a hint of "Home" about Capcom's new horror.