Halloween 2025 is the perfect time to dress up, party, and get the chills with family or friends. Everyone celebrates this night in their own way: some go trick-or-treating, others attend costume parties, or prefer to stay at home and enjoy a horror movie... or a good scary video game. Because yes, Halloween is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in terrifying worlds without leaving your couch!
And if you'd rather swap the party for a night of horror gaming this year, Sortiraparis has got you covered. Our editorial team has put together a selection of horror and survival horror video games for you to try out for an immersive, adrenaline-filled experience. Whether you're looking for classics of the genre or new gems, get ready to tremble in the dark, controller in hand, for a Halloween 2025 filled with virtual thrills.
From accessible games with scary themes to genuinely terrifying or disturbing softs, there's something for everyone! But whatever the case, you're sure to have fun, and even be frightened. All the more reason to stay in front of your screen and plunge into the heart of horror with these terrifying games, this Halloween 2025!
And if you're not too keen on horror games, you can always check out our guide to new video games for October 2025.
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A good reason to play, too, if you can't get out (at least if you can't). To your joysticks!
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Cronos: the new dawn: the surreal survival-horror game is out - trailer
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Dying Light: The Beast: new release date for the survival horror game
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Silent Hill The Short Message: State of Play's horrific surprise already available free of charge
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Alan Wake 2: our review of Remedy's excellent horror game
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Stranger Things VR: trailer and release date
Attention Stranger Things fans! The series will be getting its own VR video game on November 30, 2023! Developed by Tender Claws and published by Netflix, the game invites you to plunge into horror through the eyes... of Vecna! Trailer. [Read more]
Blasphemous 2: the horror game now available digitally on PC and consoles
Attention horror fans! Blasphemous 2, the sequel to The Game Kitchen's punishing Metroidvania, awaits you on PC, PS5, Xox Series and Nintendo Switch from this August 24, 2023 in digital version and from September 15 in physical version. Watch the trailer! [Read more]
The Walking Dead Destinies: immerse yourself in the series' post-apocalyptic world on PC and consoles
Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic universe of the cult series with the video game "The Walking Dead: Destinies". Scheduled for release on November 14, 2023 and developed by Flu Games, this title, available on PC, PS4, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch, promises an immersive narrative experience where your choices alter the story. Play as Rick Grimes, explore iconic locations from the first seasons of the series and fight the infected to survive! [Read more]
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre makes its terrifying debut on PC and consoles
Get ready for horror with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, due August 18, 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series. Signed by Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham, this horrific multiplayer game features Leatherface, the cinematic icon from the eponymous films! [Read more]
Dead Island 2: the zombie hunt resumes, discover the trailer
Kill or be eaten: that's the hard law in Los Angeles - or Hell-A, as the survivors call it. Come and face ever more dangerous zombies in Dead Island 2. Scheduled for release on April 21, 2023. [Read more]
Video game releases october 2025: gaming news to discover this autumn
