I want to find a horror game that will actually make me jump and feel scared while playing. I’ve already played games like Outlast and Alien Isolation which were pretty good at creating that scary atmosphere I’m looking for.
The problem is that many games labeled as horror on Steam don’t seem designed to actually frighten players. Take Resident Evil 4 for example - sure it has zombies and creatures but the main character feels too powerful with all his weapons and combat moves. That doesn’t create the helpless scary feeling I want.
I’ve been considering Fear and Hunger because people say it’s really dark and disturbing. The type of game that stays with you even after you stop playing. My only concern is that it uses turn-based combat which might break the tension.
What horror games would you recommend that focus on creating genuine fear and suspense? I want something that will make me hesitate to play alone at night and actually give me goosebumps.