Horror films and TV series are a great way to spend Halloween, letting you immerse yourself in stories that will have your heart racing with suspense. However, it’s not quite the same as actually experiencing the horror yourself.
While we don’t recommend creating your own frightening scenarios by summoning demons or sneaking into a creepy neighbour’s house, there is a way to enjoy those spine-chilling thrills safely, and that is through the magic of video games. So, turn on your PCs or consoles and put your headphones on. Here are some of the latest horror video games you can play with your friends:
Bye Sweet Carole
When Disney meets horror. “Bye Sweet Carole” is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.
- Release Date: 10th October 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4 & 5, XBox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2
Little Nightmares 3
In the third instalment of the popular franchise, “Little Nightmares”, you follow the journey of Low and Alone, two best friends in search of a way out of the Nowhere. Through two-player online cooperation or solo with an A.I., work together to solve puzzles and survive in this nightmarish world.
- Release Date: 10th October 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4 & 5, XBox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2
The Lacerator
Sometimes you’d want to play something that screams nostalgia. Lose a limb? You’ll adapt in “THE LACERATOR!”, a titillating mix of survival horror and trashy 80’s film.
- Release Date: 9th October 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
Tormented Souls 2
Picking up where they left off in the first game, “Tormented Souls 2” follows Caroline Walker exploring the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, using improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save her sister from a twisted cult.
- Release Date: 23rd October 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
Luto
This one was released sometime in the middle of the year. “Luto” is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.
- Release Date: 22nd July 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
Shift At Midnight
What would you do if you came across a doppelgänger? Set in a rural 90s petrol station, “Shift At Midnight” is a survival game, where you work the graveyard shift to figure out if your customers are doppelgängers. Examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour until your shift ends. Can you survive the night?
- Release Date: 20th May 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
Who’s At The Door?
You are trapped in a small house with psychosis, having lost your memory. Carefully observe your surroundings, distinguish between reality and hallucinations, and take the medication provided by visitors on time to overcome your illness.
- Release Date: 18th July 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
Silent Hill F
The “Silent Hill” franchise never fails to captivate its fans. Unlike previous instalments, “Silent Hill f” is a standalone spin-off from the original series. Set in the 1960s in the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka, it follows high school student Hinako Shimizu as she navigates a fog-consumed town, solving puzzles and battling grotesque monsters in a desperate fight for survival.
- Release Date: 25th September 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC (Steam)
BONUS: Dreadout 3
Here’s one a little closer to home, and we all can agree that Asian ghosts are a lot scarier. When the Indonesian horror game “Dreadout” was first released back in 2014, it became one of the most popular horror games among YouTubers. It even received a live-action film adaptation in 2019. Now, the story continues with the 3rd instalment.
Follow Linda’s journey as a Keeper of the Dark into an interdimensional rabbit hole to find the source of unseen power threatening the balance of light and darkness. The game is set for a 2026 release, but we still believe it’s worth mentioning to get you excited for next Halloween.
- Release Date: 2026
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
