Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for some truly terrifying indie horror games that will absolutely scare the life out of me. I want something that will keep me up at night and make me jump out of my seat. I’ve been getting into independent horror titles lately because they seem to have this raw, unsettling quality that big studio games sometimes lack. Someone mentioned that there are some really disturbing indie games out there that push boundaries and create genuine fear rather than just cheap jump scares. I’m looking for recommendations for games that have that authentic creepy atmosphere and psychological horror elements. What are some of the most spine-chilling indie horror experiences you’ve played? I want something that will genuinely haunt me long after I stop playing.
Visage really messed me up. It doesn’t use jump scares - just builds this constant dread that gets under your skin.
Have you tried Outlast? It’s pretty intense and will definitely keep you on edge.
World of Horror is absolutely brutal if you’re cool with pixel art. It’s cosmic horror where everything gets progressively more messed up and disturbing. Also try The Night House and MADiSON - both will mess with your head for days. I was genuinely uncomfortable just thinking about playing them again.
If you’re looking for something truly unsettling, give Little Nightmares a shot. The atmosphere is creepy, and it sticks with you long after you finish playing.
SOMA completely broke me. The existential horror hits different than typical scary games.