Horror is one of the most difficult genres to perform effectively. Fear is subjective. Where some people may recoil at the sight of body horror and gore, others may squirm at the feeling of isolation ...

Survival horror games offer some of the most adrenaline-packed, stressful experiences in the horror niche, giving psychological horror games a run for their money. If you’re looking for a spectacular ...

There have been horror games for as long as video games have existed, but it would take a special approach to the genre to see it enter the zeitgeist. We can now look back on the 5th generation of ...

It’s the spookiest month of the year, and as you might expect, online gaming platforms are teeming with new horror games. If you’re a fan of scary games, Halloween is the best time to look out for new ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

There’s something timeless about gathering friends at a sleepover and daring each other to play creepy games. Whether it’s the thrill of testing your bravery, the rush of adrenaline when the lights go ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

Many of the best horror games are still trapped on older hardware. Discover which legendary titles need a port to modern systems.

Ever since Resident Evil exploded onto the scene in 1996 and made inventory reshuffling in the face of a zombie outbreak popular, players have been regularly fighting down to their very last bullet.

Elena Chapella (She/Her) is a current Writer for DualShockers, formerly an award-winning journalist for local news stations and newspapers in central Indiana. Elena is passionate about writing, ...

I’ve been obsessed with scary movies for as long as I can remember, but it’s taken me a long time to truly get into horror video games. I’ve developed somewhat of a tolerance for typical film frights, ...

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also a wonderful time of year for the supernatural. Although Halloween is often associated with horror, Christmastime has a long-standing history with the ...