Horror video games: titles to discover for those who aren't afraid of being scared

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 8, 2025 at 10:36 a.m. · Published on October 27, 2022 at 05:24 p.m.
Do you like to scare yourself, and face the worst threats, with a controller in hand? Check out our selection of horror video games to try out right now!

Jump scare, psychological horror, survival horror: there's no doubt about it, you love horror games. Chainsaw attacks, haunted dolls, crazy clowns, giant spiders, hybrids that move without you even seeing them - it's all good fun and a good scare, tucked away in front of your PC or console.

For many people, horror games, like movies, are only consumed atHalloween time. But in your heart of hearts, the season of monsters and serial killers is all year round. So you're looking for the next game to give you the worst nightmares. You've come to the right place!

In this guide, Sortiraparis brings you a selection of horror games to discover on consoles, PC, VR headsets and other videogame media. Please note that these games are often accompanied by warning messages and age recommendations, so be careful to play without traumatizing yourself.

Grab your controllers, discover the latest horror games, and choose your next pixelated adventure. Enjoy the game!

Horror games to try :

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Need to clear your head and take the pressure off after those terrifying games? Take a look at our selection of cosy, contemplative games.

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