From SILENT HILL F To DOOM: The 10 Best Horror Games Of 2025

Routine was announced back in 2012, and so it’s a miracle that it was even released. Better late than never, right? Routine is a sci-fi horror game that takes place on a moon base you have to explore and repair while avoiding killer robots.

It’s got Alien Isolation vibes, but really breaks out of that comparison towards the latter half. Routine has a retro ‘80s aesthetic, filled with CRT monitors and dated computers. It’s got top-notch immersion as there’s no HUD to give you immediate information like how much ammo you have left or remaining health. You’re on your own here, and that’s what makes it really disturbing.

If you’re looking for a classic Resident Evil kind of experience, look no further than Tormented Souls 2. It’s got fixed camera angles and stumbling tank controls, just like in the original PlayStation days, but with the visuals of a modern game. Best of both worlds!

This sequel follows Caroline Walker again as she tries to cure her little sister Anna of her nightmares. Caroline Walker can switch between the real world and the “Other Side,” which is a hellish parallel dimension. While this concept isn’t really original, Tormented Souls 2 pulls it off due to its oppressive atmosphere.

The Midnight Walk is an eerie puzzle adventure game where you play as the Burnt One and have to escort a small creature named Potboy to the top of Moon Mountain, where he’ll be able to light up the world with the flame on his head. Stunning Tim Burton-inspired visuals and stop-motion style sells how unsettling the world is, especially as it’s completely consumed by darkness.

The Midnight Walk can be played flat, but also supports Steam VR and PlayStation VR. If possible, try experiencing the latter, as it’ll heighten your immersion even further.

No, I’m Not a Human is one of the most unsettling games I’ve ever played. Global warming has wrecked the planet, and its citizens are trying to find shelter from the sun. You have to decide whether or not to let certain people into your home, based on whether they’re a harmless human or a hostile “Visitor.”

There are signs to look out for, like extra teeth and red eyes, that could be signs that a Visitor is trying to sneak in. Its photobashing art direction really takes the atmosphere to an unnerving level, as even humans can look disconcerting. If you enjoyed games like Papers, Please, then No, I’m Not a Human is right up your alley.

There aren’t too many turn-based horror RPGs out there, so that’s why I’m glad Look Outside exists. It follows a young man named Sam as he’s trapped in his apartment while anyone who looks outside begins to transform into disgusting monsters.

Its 16-bit art style gives it a distinctly retro charm like you’re playing an old Nintendo game. In fact, the gameplay is reminiscent of turn-based games like Earthbound. With tried and true mechanics such as XP grinding, special attacks, and weapon durability, Look Outside will surely satisfy many RPG fans.

I’m cheating a bit here, as The Seance of Blake Manor isn’t “horror” in the traditional sense, but it’s too good not to include. You play as Detective Declan Ward and are tasked with uncovering the mystery behind the disappearance of a woman named Evelyn Deane.

You’ll have to interrogate suspects and put together all the clues and evidence to find out what happened. Supernatural and demonic vibes permeate Blake Manor, and its comic-book-like art direction really helps bring the story to life.

After the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake last year, developer Bloober Team proved that they could make a good game. But could they do so without using an existing blueprint as a crutch? The answer is yes.

In Cronos: The New Dawn, you play as the Traveler, who has to go back in time to 1980s Poland in order to extract individuals who didn’t survive the apocalyptic event called The Change. By doing so, those in the present can figure out how to stop humans from turning into monsters called The Orphans. Cronos: The New Dawn combines the best aspects of modern Resident Evil games and other inspirations like Dead Space to create one of the best new original horror IPs.

Modern Doom games lean more toward action horror, and Doom: The Dark Ages firmly solidifies it as one of the best. Unlike the more acrobatic nature of previous entries like Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, Doom: The Dark Ages focuses more on heavy combat centered on parrying, making fights feel more like a choreographed dance.

As a prequel, you won't need to play the previous two games in this trilogy, which makes it a perfect entry to jump right in.

Two great Silent Hill games back-to-back within a one year period (Silent Hill 2 took home the Chainsaw Award for Best Video Game). We’ve been spoiled! Silen Hill f  follows Shimizu Hinako as she tries to escape the fictional town of Ebisugaoka when a mysterious fungal invasion hits, turning everything into an overgrown monstrosity.

With its claustrophobic level design, horrific monsters, and clunky combat, Silent Hill f is crushingly scary in ways that make it a true return to form for the series. Expertly written by Ryukishi07, Silent Hill f explores themes such as gender roles and societal expectations. It also has multiple endings, with subsequent playthroughs featuring completely different story scenes and bosses, making the game feel fresh. Konami is back, baby.

This is the first Little Nightmares game without the original developer, Tarsier Studios. Instead, Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has taken the reins of this series. It has a co-op component, and it works well enough. It’s more creepy than it is scary, and the more cartoonish aesthetic adds a juvenile charm. While the first two Little Nightmares games were better, you’ll like Little Nightmares 3 if you enjoyed them.

Sleep Awake is a truly delirious game set in a world plagued by The Hush, a phenomenon where people disappear in their sleep. The protagonist, Katja, and the rest of the world try their damned hardest not to fall asleep, lest they fall victim to The Hush. As a result, sleep deprivation can take its toll on the mind, where the game’s horror elements come into play. As far as walking simulators go, Sleep Awake is one of the more interesting ones due to its premise, and it's well worth experiencing.

Post Trauma is another game that’s inspired by the classic Resident Evil and Silent Hills of the world. You play as a train conductor named Roman as he tries to escape an alternate dimension filled with monsters. It can be a bit unwieldy to play, but if you’re a fan of retro horror games, check this one out.

Total Chaos started out as a Doom 2 mod, and it’s impressive to see that it’s its own game now. Players have to scour through Fort Oasis as they fight off nightmarish creatures while uncovering the mysterious disappearance of the island’s coal miners. It’s a solid survival horror experience that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.

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