Oppressive gloom, dissonant music, and repulsive mutations ensure an experience that ranges from deeply disturbing to absolutely petrifying. In order to survive, the player must collect resources during the day while injecting fungal cocktails to mutate into a stronger yet more monstrous form. Several malevolent forces threaten the player, from homicidal doctors to grotesque figures deformed by a mysterious plague.

The most straight-forward horror game on this list, “Darkwood” demands the player survive dangerous nights in a dark, corrupted forest. No matter what players are looking for - whether it be gore, jump scares, psychological horror, or anything in between - there is certainly a game out there to fulfill their needs. After years of the same tired -yet admittedly classic - movies and shows, those searching for something new and unfamiliar should look no further than the massive variety of horrifying experiences video games can offer. As Halloween approaches once again, many are looking for fresh ways to sate their thirst for all things dread and death.

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