I’m going through a rough patch and could use some catharsis. I’m looking for a horror game that’s just utterly bleak and depressing. You know, the kind that leaves you feeling emotionally drained but somehow satisfied?
I’m talking about games with:
A really dark, oppressive atmosphere
A story that’s just plain miserable
Characters dealing with heavy stuff
An ending that sticks with you for days
Got any recommendations? I’m open to any platform - PC, console, whatever. Old or new doesn’t matter, as long as it’s got that soul-crushing vibe.
Thanks in advance for helping me wallow in digital misery!
Lone Survivor’s got that gloomy vibe down pat. The 2D style doesn’t take away from how depressing it is. The whole game feels like a bad dream you can’t wake up from. Definitely leaves you feeling drained after playing.
Man, if you want soul-crushing, you gotta play SOMA. That game messed me up for weeks. The underwater setting is so isolating, and the story… it’s just bleak. No spoilers, but it really makes you think about what it means to be human. The ending hit me like a truck. Definitely not a feel-good game, but it sounds like exactly what you’re after.
Silent Hill 2 fits the bill perfectly. The foggy town, twisted story, and psychological horror really get under your skin. You’ll be thinking about it long after you finish.
Silent Hill 2 is pretty intense, but have you tried Darkwood? That game’s atmosphere is super oppressive. The top-down view doesn’t make it any less creepy. The story’s pretty bleak too, and the nighttime sections are nerve-wracking.