I’m looking for some really scary horror games to play and want to hear from other gamers about their experiences. What horror game absolutely terrified you the most? I’m talking about the kind of game that made you jump out of your seat or maybe even quit playing because it was too intense.
I’ve played a few horror titles myself but I’m always searching for something that will really get my heart racing. Whether it was the atmosphere, jump scares, psychological elements, or just overall creepy vibes, I want to know what game left the biggest impression on you. Please share your stories about which horror games genuinely scared you and why they were so effective at creating that fear factor.
Outlast still messes with me years later. Being completely defenseless with just a camcorder while deranged patients hunt you down hits different. The asylum setting is pure nightmare fuel and those chase sequences had me literally sweating. I had to take breaks because my heart was pounding so hard. Most horror games let you fight back, but Outlast just says nope - you’re gonna run and hide like a scared little kid.
SOMA messed me up bad - all that existential dread hit different. Sure, the monsters were creepy, but it’s the story that kept me up at night thinking about it.