A rich horror story is always effective, but these games don't make it a priority, instead focusing on solid gameplay, audio, and organic scares.

Eldritch abominations by their very nature are difficult to perceive. They exist on the borders of reality, breaking down ...

Find out more about how we evaluate games and hardware. The first Alan Wake was more spooky than scary, but its long-awaited sequel is genuinely frightening. Half-survival horror, half-spiral into ...

Look, sometimes, when you see something scary, you want to shoot it. That’s why horror video games are so popular, as you get to shoot monsters without remorse and with all kinds of weaponry.

What are the best horror games? Scary games tend to turn traditional action concepts on their heads, forcing you to run and hide from your enemies. They leave you feeling vulnerable rather than ...

Chilla's Art is a Japanese game developer that is essentially a masterclass in embracing the ordinary in horror. With ...

"Walking sim" was once a pejorative. Later, it was a helpful genre label on Steam. Now, liminal horror is leaning into its ...

It’s a tight, smart horror game, and far better than most fans dared hope. It's not the scariest – or most subtle – game on this list, but a brilliant and chilling rebirth. I'm GamesRadar's ...