With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to dive into some spooky games to set the mood. While there are a ton of games available to give players a taste of scary atmosphere, paying for a bunch of horror games in October can sometimes feel hard to justify.
However, if players are looking for several games to play to scratch that itch, there are a ton of free horror games that can be played through Steam, independent platforms, and even a computer browser. Just like any other genre, free horror games can vary in quality, so we’ve gathered a few that are worth checking out this Halloween.
10 Blink: The Last Night
Blink: The Last Night is a free game available on Itch.io. Although it’s technically a demo of a game that’s currently in development, the demo offers over an hour of content to mess with.
Blink is a first-person psychological horror game that follows a babysitter watching over a little girl. The demo may be short, but it offers a lot in terms of its eerie atmosphere and intriguing mystery. The full game is being developed by a team of only two people, but the game looks promising so far, offering some of the best graphics on this list.
9 Cry Of Fear
Cry of Fear is one of the oldest games on this list, but it’s still a great game to play either in single-player or co-op.
The game takes place in a deserted town full of terrifying creatures and a very uncomfortable atmosphere. The mysterious narrative is engaging, and it can be a lot of fun to play with another person. The only problem with Cry of Fear is its dated look, some glaring bugs, and odd control scheme. However, if players can get past that, they’re in for a unique experience.
8 Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion
Don’t let this game’s cutesy aesthetic fool you; although Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion starts with a lighter atmosphere and funnier tone, the game quickly becomes a lot more like a traditional horror experience over time.
It’s much better to go into Spooky’s blind, but it’s worth noting that many players may set the game aside before it really gets off the ground. Stick with it, and it’ll surprise with how scary it can actually become after a short amount of time. Just like the name implies, players will need to prepare for a few jump scares along the way.
7 Perdition
Although Perdition is played through a browser window, it feels like a traditional 2D side-scroller one would expect to see on any major platform.
Perdition is available on Newgrounds, which is great, as it’s easily accessible through either an internet browser or the Newgrounds Player. The game utilizes a horror sci-fi aesthetic that makes it feel pretty unique. While the mechanics of the game can be fairly shallow, the experience is sold through the intriguing narrative and complex visuals.
6 Wrong Floor
Wrong Floor is short, but it offers a truly terrifying experience. Unlike longer horror games, it leans heavily on its tone, offering players an extremely short game that packs a punch.
Everything in Wrong Floor works to create an experience that’s as fascinating as it is unsettling. The way the camera works and the sound design add a unique touch that can make any player feel uneasy about what might pop up around the corner. This one is a perfect game to play in the dark—as long as you’re ready to sleep with lights on.
5 SCP Containment Breach
Created as a companion to the viral SCP Foundation wiki, SCP Containment Breach is a free survival horror game that takes place in a secret organization tasked with researching threatening creatures, objects, or locations.
SCP features a procedurally generated map, which means that no playthrough will ever feel exactly like another. This makes playing the game multiple times feel refreshing without losing the scares that make the game great. Like other games on this list, SCP offers interesting lore to define its world. Due to its association with the wiki, players have a lot of extra unsettling information that they can dive into to enhance the experience.
4 Midnight Scenes
Midnight Scenes is actually a collection of short games in the same vein. The games take a lot of inspiration from shows like The Twilight Zone.
The games are more interesting than they are terrifying, often focusing on a larger mystery that the player needs to discover as they play. The games feature a wonderful pixel art style with a color scheme that calls back to the shows that it takes notes from.
3 Unfortunate Spacemen
For those that are enjoying Among Us, Unfortunate Spacemen is a game worth checking out. It’s a co-op game that features a lot of the same mechanics, but in a first-person shooter.
Unlike Among Us, Unfortunate Spacemen is much more focused on action elements and a darker atmosphere. This game isn’t really a traditional horror game, but the aesthetic of the atmosphere can create pretty scary moments. The game is free-to-play, which makes it perfect for players looking for a co-op game to try out with friends.
2 [REC] Shutter
[REC] Shutter is a small horror title focused on puzzles and level progression. The game feels a little similar to games like Fatal Frame and Outlast, as the player must use a camera to help them navigate the world. The game offers an interesting narrative that the player must work to solve as they progress through the levels.
Unfortunately, Shutter was never finished or given a true ending. However, it still features four levels to play through, which makes it well worth anyone’s time who likes paranormal horror titles.
1 The House In The Woods
The House In The Woods is a game inspired by The Blair Witch Project. It allows players to explore a vast forest to discover as much information as possible.
The game is made great due to its perfect atmosphere, which does a lot to keep players on edge. It also features a graphical style that calls back to some of the horror games featured on the PS1. This game not only knows how to create an ambient atmosphere, but how to use that to scare the player through intense moments and creepy sound effects.
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