Horror

Horror is a behemoth of a genre in gaming, featuring everything from nail-biting psychological horror and tense survival games to pop culture-heavy mascot games and psychedelic indie horror experiences. Both indie horror and triple-A horror are arguably in a fantastic spot, with scores of spectacular titles to show off. Whatever your flavor of fear is, we’ve got something for you here. On this page, you’ll find all of The Escapist’s deliciously gory horror content, covering everything from the latest indie horror reviews and detailed in-game guides to tier lists of fan-favorite franchises and in-depth horror lore analysis.

Leon Kennedy close-up in Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem review: A love letter to the franchise

Em Stonham and others Feb 25, 2026

Brother and sister protagonists stand inside a dark tunnel facing a broken metal gate on their escape from the island in Reanimal horror game.

Reanimal review: Skin-crawlingly beautiful

Em Stonham and others Feb 11, 2026

Dark bunker room in Dash Dot Die demo, showing lo-fi pixelated visuals, harsh lighting, and a tense horror atmosphere focused on psychological dread.

Dash Dot Die first impressions: Thoughtful and immersive

Em Stonham and others Feb 8, 2026

A survivor blocks a knife attack from an infected enemy during an intense close combat moment in Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem preview: Requiem for a nightmare

Em Stonham and others Jan 26, 2026

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A wounded woman aims a handgun with a determined expression during a tense moment in Resident Evil Requiem

Everything shown in the Resident Evil Requiem showcase

Em Stonham and others Jan 16, 2026

A lone woman in Code Violet observes floating monoliths above a glowing horizon while holding her weapon

Code Violet review: A dino crisis, and not in a good way

Em Stonham and others Jan 9, 2026

Disturbing human head suspended in machinery, reflecting ONTOS sci-fi horror themes

ONTOS release: All we know about the sci-fi mystery game

Emma Flint and others Jan 8, 2026

A lone character rows a small boat across dark waters beneath ancient stone faces in Ayasa Shadows of Silence

Ayasa: Shadows of Silence review: A sliver of surrealism

Em Stonham Jan 7, 2026

First-person view in Decrepit showing the unnamed prisoner holding a sword and magic staff while facing a grotesque undead creature pushing a wooden wheel in a dark medieval courtyard.

Decrepit release: All we know about the creepy dungeon crawler

Scott Baird and others Jan 7, 2026

A small wooden chapel stands abandoned in a misty forest in Project Songbird

“No great art was ever created by playing it safe”: The craft of Project Songbird

Em Stonham Dec 30, 2025

A small robot stands alone in a dimly lit space station hallway in Routine

Asteroids and arcades: Game genres that will explode in popularity in 2026

Em Stonham Dec 26, 2025

A frightened girl clings to a tree as glowing eyed bats circle her in Bye Sweet Carole

Horror games should be played at Christmas

Emma Flint and others Dec 24, 2025

PEAK shows a group of adventurers standing on dark rocks as lava flows beneath an active volcano

Merry Slopmas! Here’s the best friendslop games to play over Christmas

Em Stonham and others Dec 22, 2025

Phasmophobia Nintendo Switch 2 screenshot

Phasmophobia is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, so you can play the co-op horror shooter anywhere

Craig Robinson Dec 12, 2025

Leon rests quietly as the journey begins in Resident Evil Requiem

It’s time for a reality check about Leon Kennedy coming to Resident Evil Requiem

Em Stonham and others Dec 9, 2025

A child stares ahead with glowing eyes in Children’s Garden as soft light washes over their face

Survival horror and sushi: 5 best Indie Live Expo titles

Em Stonham and others Dec 5, 2025

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