10 Best Psychological Horror Video Games, Ranked

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Psychological horror games have been some of the gaming sphere's most impactful releases over recent years, but there are a few which only the bravest of souls have been able to tackle. These titles prey directly on the minds of their audience, using psychology to scare them through unusual or uncanny means. Oftentimes, these experiences can prove so unnerving that in-game atrocities impact players long after they close the game — and the ten scariest psychological horror games succeed in mastering that understanding of human fear better than others.

One of the most popular subgenres of psychological horror games is survival horror, in which players are tasked with outrunning (or outsmarting) an otherwise insurmountable threat. This is understandably one of the more innate ways to terrify players, but not all psychological horror titles necessarily need to fall under that tree to be effective. In fact, the survival horror bubble may burst in 2023, as numerous upcoming titles risk oversaturating the category. The ten best psychological horror games of all time span across a variety of subgenres, all while providing consistently frightening experiences.

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seemingly came out of nowhere in 2022, but it proved to be a surprisingly unique take on psychological horror. Playing as Rebecca, a new hire at a local mortuary, players are tasked with preparing cadavers for embalming.

However, what's already a creepy experience becomes downright horrifying as demons begin to possess the bodies, the mortuary building, and Rebecca's very own mind. She'll need to fulfill her long list of duties all while dealing with otherworldly evils and her own traumatic past in order to make it