Scariest horror video games of all time?

Hey gamers! I’m on a mission to scare myself silly and could use some recommendations. I just finished the Silent Hill 2 Remake and now I’m hungry for more spine-chilling experiences. What are your top picks for the most terrifying games ever made? I’m open to classics, modern hits, and even hidden gems that flew under the radar.

Looking for games that:

  • Have a super creepy atmosphere
  • Make you jump out of your seat
  • Leave you feeling uneasy even after you stop playing

Bonus points for psychological horror or games with really disturbing stories. I’m ready to lose sleep over these, so don’t hold back! Share your favorites and tell me why they scared you so much. Thanks in advance for helping me find my next nightmare fuel!

Alien: Isolation nailed the creepy atmosphere. That xenomorph AI is relentless.

Never felt safe even when hiding. Constant dread and panic.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent still gives me chills. The way it messes with your mind and makes you feel so helpless is intense. I couldn’t play it for more than 30 minutes at a time without freaking out.

Outlast is one that still haunts me. The night vision camera mechanic adds so much tension, and hiding from those freaky inmates had my heart racing. The asylum setting is pure nightmare fuel too. I had to take breaks while playing just to calm down.

P.T. was insanely terrifying.

That looping hallway got more twisted each time.

Lisa’s ghost still haunts my dreams.

I’d say Layers of Fear really got to me. The way the house keeps changing and messing with your head is wild. Definitely had me on edge the whole time I played it.