Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking about how indie horror games you can play online these days stack up against the classic scary movies from the 80s and 90s. Do you think they give the same kind of thrills? I’m curious about what makes each one scary in its own way. Like, do the games use different tricks to scare you compared to the old movies? And which do you find more frightening? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! Maybe we can talk about some examples of great indie horror games and compare them to iconic horror flicks from back in the day. What do you all think?
Online indie horror games can be super intense. The interactivity really amps up the scares compared to classic movies. Being in control of the character makes everything feel more personal and scary. I’ve played a few that had me on edge way more than old horror flicks.
Games let you control the scare factor.
Turn off the lights, crank up the volume.
Movies can’t match that immersion.
But both have their place in horror.
I’ve played a bunch of indie horror games online, and they definitely hit different from old movies. The atmosphere in games like Amnesia is wild. You’re right there in it, not just watching. But those classic films still nail the creepy vibes in their own way.
Games and movies scare differently.
Games put you in control, so the fear feels more personal.
Movies have that classic build-up and atmosphere though.
Both can be terrifying in their own ways.
Indie horror games can be scary as hell, but in a different way than classic films. Games make you feel like you’re actually there, which cranks up the fear factor. But movies have that nostalgia factor and can build tension like nobody’s business.
I love both for different reasons. Nothing beats the dread of exploring a dark corridor in Amnesia, but then again, the suspense in The Thing is legendary. It’s hard to pick a clear winner.