Calling all horror enthusiasts! Are you up for some more intensity, turning off the bright lights, and getting into some creepy ones? So far, 2024 has provided an excellent opportunity to experience various types of horror games. Whether you are a horror fan waiting for some genuine classics to get remade or an indie game enthusiast, there is always something for you.
List of Best Horror Games to Play in 2024
This list focuses on games that have already been released, so you can just start using the opportunity to scare yourself. Okay, get your flashlight ready (or maybe not), sit back, and prepare yourself for our list of the 10 best horror games to play in 2024!
Alan Wake 2
The wait is finally over for fans of the game studio, Remedy Entertainment, particularly with the games Alan Wake. Being a direct sequel to the first game, in Alan Wake 2 players are brought back to the dark universe of Bright Falls and an even more troubled writer protagonist.
It is even more mysterious and ominous this time because it deals with darker and disturbing things. Prepare for the combination of psychological horror, AAA game mechanics, and narrative experience that is characteristic of Remedy Entertainment.
- Release Date: 27 October 2023
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Amnesia: The Bunker
The Amnesia series is widely popular for its excellent buildup of environment and psychological torture, and The Bunker follows the same path. This time, you are haunted by a mysterious figure and your own mind in an underground World War I fort. The Bunker will make you think twice about everything you do because you are low on supplies and the feeling of dread is always present.
The game’s sound design is superb, and each and every sound, whether it is the creaking sound of the door or the groaning of the old and decaying bunker, adds to the horror. The non-linear exploration and resource management implement layers of strategy on the terror, which means every move you make could be your last.
- Release Date: 6 June 2023
- Developer: Frictional Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Dead Space (Remake)
A classic space horror comes back, and it is a remake, but it looks more beautiful! Dead Space demonstrates all the key features of the original game with refined graphics, sound effects, and the gameplay, leaving the spirit of the horror game unaltered. Fight gruesome Necromorphs in the confined space of a spaceship, and don’t forget cutting off limbs is the way to go.
It manages to stay true to the first game concept but simultaneously brings just enough of a new shine and complexity to be a game that gamers should not miss, whether they are fans of the original game or not.
- Release Date: 27 January 2023
- Developer: Motive Studio
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The Last of Us Part II (Grounded Mode Update)
Though not a completely new game, The Last of Us Part II was updated in 2024 with the release of Grounded Mode. This brutal new difficulty increases the level of risk for players and makes battles look like the struggle between life and death. If you ever wanted to feel terrified of the infected and deranged factions, Grounded Mode will most definitely make you reconsider.
Realism rises, and resources are a lot more limited, making everything that happens very tense and giving each ‘encounter’ character a thrilling moment.
- Release Date: January 19, 2024
- Developer: Naughty Dog
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
ILL
This unsettling indie gem takes inspiration from the works of David Lynch and Franz Kafka. The game consists of you being an unknown office employee who wakes up in a world of horrors consisting of faceless officials. The world of ILL is an oppressive office where players have to solve mysterious puzzles, meet rather creepy characters, and feel detached from reality.
The storyline of the game is as bizarre as its graphics, which cause the player to experience discomfort at any time throughout the game. Gradually, moving deeper into the passages of the twisted look of the game and freakish situations, the player is eventually wondering about the nature of the real world.
- Release Date: February 22, 2024
- Developer: Clout Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Resident Evil 4 Remake
As expected, Resident Evil 4 is another remake that takes Capcom favorite survival horror game and updates the visual gloss of a modern era. The graphics have also been redone; the village setting of the game is as captivating now as it was before, and the chase with a maniac wielding a chainsaw and intent on getting Resident Evil protagonist has never looked scarier.
That is why many of the locations in this remake are maintained as original, and for the whole new generation of players, they can have their horrifying experience. The upgrade of these graphics and mechanics increases the horror experience as avatars face evil villagers and ugly creatures.
- Release Date: 23 March 2023
- Developer: Capcom
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
The critically acclaimed Hellblade: The exemplary representation of mental illness and psychosis that was given in Senua’s Sacrifice left players amazed. Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 will be even more intense with a focus on Senua’s journey and her fictional world filled with nightmare creatures.
The game has an excellent look to it, as well as great presentations of the sound that effectively make the player be sucked into Senua’s terrifying journey between reality and fantasy. This depiction of madness brings a unique horror that is shocking but informative at the same time because the plot is close to personal experience.
- Release Date: 21 May 2024
- Developer: Ninja Theory
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Song of Horror
This is an episodic horror game inspired by Italian horror movies. As a fiction, you and your friends assume different characters that are looking for a missing famous writer. Every episode puts you into a new horrifying environment, including a mansion, an antique store, and even the woods.
Featuring promotion of exploration and puzzles, Song of Horror is an exciting game that is worth playing to the last moment. The AI is dynamic, and the presence does not forget your previous actions, making every new playthrough different and extremely thrilling.
- Release Date: March 14, 2024
- Developer: Protocol Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The Mortuary Assistant
This is a horror game of a mortician’s assistant with dark humor playing the game. As you can imagine, embalming these corpses can be the most chilling part of this show-and-shine job when they suddenly find a cursed ritual book in the basement. It is time to combine the processes of embalming and exorcism in actions with some strong performances and unexpected humor in this horror movie.
But this outcome is not entirely unexpected since the game is a mix of horror and comedy, and the spectator is never too sure which side of the scale will tip in as the story unfolds.
- Release Date: 2nd August, 2024
- Developer: DarkStone Digital
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Visage
This is a psychological horror game that has been making a name for itself since its early access release. Visage puts you into a twisted, constantly changing house with horrible memories and evil spirits. Since permadeath is always a possibility, each decision made is considerably important.
Visage isn’t for the light of heart, but if one wants an exceptionally scary gaming experience out of horror games, then Visage is not to be missed. The darkness and narrative of the game create a fabric of fear that follows you even after you quit playing the game.
- Release Date: January 20, 2024
- Developer: SadSquare Studio
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
As we have seen, 2024 has been filled with great horror games, whether it is remakes of older games or completely new experiences. Whether it’s psychological torture, survival, or something more on the abstract end, there is a game on this list for you. Therefore, you switch off the light, put on your headphones, and are now ready to face your fears. Have fun gaming, and may your nightmare season be full of these great horror games.
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