The last few years have seen some amazing horror games released, games that we can blame for a 300% increase in white hairs and dangerously high BPMs whenever we're hooked up to a heart rate monitor. Whether you're into gore-fueled terror from beyond the stars, games that make you question your very existence, or a lo-fi descent into unnerving territory, the video game industry has no shortage of unique and high-quality titles that'll make you hope that your pants are full of ectoplasm and not otherfluids. If these games don't get your pulse racing, then you might want to check if your flight-or-fight responses are working properly. For this list, we're looking at and recommending the best horror games that are available right now, masterpieces of the macabre that are available on digital storefronts or on good old-fashioned physical media. It's the spookiest of seasons, and naturally, Halloween is the best time of the year to check out some horror games.
