Best Horror Games of All Time as of 2025

For years, horror games have been a mainstay of the gaming industry, whether it’s being scared to death or just wondering if they will survive.

A genre unto itself and yet a great tradition, played out over the years, from simple motionless jumps to meditative, immersive psychological horror so deep you would question not only the degree you could count narrative, mood, and gameplay in the negative but what color their input had been mixed.

These are the best horror games of all time — the titles that shaped and shook fear in games — as of 2025.

Best Horror Games of All Time as of 2025: The Most Chilling and Influential Titles in Gaming History

Resident Evil 4 (2005)

Capcom’s game-changing survival horror experience, Resident Evil 4, formed much of how you might perceive the genre today, with its fixed experience in relation to an over-the-shoulder gameplay perspective and its now-standard action tropes. Players take on the role of Leon S. Kennedy, on a mission to save the U.S. president’s daughter from a mysterious cult in a remote European village. The game’s dynamic AI and memorable boss battles have left a lasting impact on subsequent titles in the genre.

Silent Hill 2 (2001)

Made by Konami, “Silent Hill 2” digs deep into psychological horror, especially grief and guilt. The main character is James Sunderland, who searches for his dead wife, running around the misty streets of the town of Silent Hill. It became a hitting game, all thanks to the spooky mood, the haunting soundtrack, and the complicated storyline that helped develop it to be a traditional horror game.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010)

Frictional Games’ “Amnesia: The Dark Descent” is a first-person survival horror game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving. Set in a haunted and twisted castle, players must traverse through dreadful landscapes while fending off deformed beasts. A benchmark in the genre, which it has largely carved out for itself, due to the game’s focus on psychological horror and immersive environmental storytelling.

The Last of Us Part II (2020)

Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us Part II” continues the harrowing journey of Ellie in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by infected creatures. The game is praised for its rich narrative, character development, and emotional depth. And its combination of survival horror and action-adventure elements offers a tense and engaging experience.

Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019)

Capcom’s remake of “Resident Evil 2” breathes new life into the original 1998 decision with newfangled graphics and gameplay mechanics. Playing as Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, players traverse the zombie-overrun Raccoon City, fighting undead horrors and solving puzzles. The remake is able to create a unique feel by balancing nostalgia with modern design for an experience that is thrilling for both new and returning players.

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