24 Psychological Horror Games to Send a Chill Down Your Spine

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Survival horror titles continue to be popular with audiences desperate to feel a sense of helplessness while engaging in some addictive gameplay. Instead of gunning down the monsters or zombies flooding your screen, developers instead put players at a greater disadvantage. These are the games that put players on the edge of their seat as they count their bullets and sneak around tight corridors while praying that the enemy is not nearby.

We’ve put together a list of some of the most truly terrifying horror games that we’ve played over the years. As with our other lists, we’ll continue to monitor this piece and update it with new titles worth grabbing. Please note: this list is not ranked in any particular order.

Platform: PCRelease Date: May 18, 2023

Steam

If you’re a fan of horror games, then you’ve likely either played or at least know about The Outlast franchise. Two mainline installments have been released, and before we get The Outlast 3, we’re getting a multiplayer-focused horror experience. Set well before the events of the first two games, and players will find that The Outlast Trials is set during the Cold War. You will soon find yourself being nothing more than a test subject locked behind the cruel imprisonment of the Murkoff Corporation. You are used to test brainwashing and other unethical experiments further. To get out, you’ll need to complete a series of tests. But much like the other games, you’ll find a slew of enemies looking for you to meet your demise. Within the game, you’re sent off to complete a series of tasks, and again, just like the previous two games, you’re best to avoid enemies when possible, which means running for your life or finding a quick hiding spot. Fortunately, you can either