You’re not alone this Halloween… With terrifying entities, vengeful spirits, and spooky creatures in these 15 horror games on Steam to keep you up all night this spooky season.
From free games to more games under S$20, there’s no need to fret if you’ve still yet to get your tickets to Halloween Horror Nights 2022 or Harrowing Halloween 2.
You can still join in on the terrifying (but satisfying) fun by indulging in horror films and series on Netflix, or better yet, these games with all of their unexpected jumpscares, creepy settings and more to give you that non-stop adrenaline rush and those delicious chills down your spine!
1. Dead by Daylight (from S$8)
The massively popular horror game Dead by Daylight is now on sale! Play as the Killer, and eliminate the Survivors, or play as the Survivors and escape the Killing Ground before the Killer catches up to you. With DLC like Sadako Rising and Hour of The Witch now on sale too, Dead by Daylight is a must-buy.
???? Base game: S$8 (during Steam sale), DLC: S$2.60 – $6, Halloween DLC S$3 (during Steam sale)
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2. Chilla’s Art (from S$2)
If you’ve been watching playthroughs on Youtube, you’d likely have come across Chilla’s Art, an indie game publisher that specialises in Japanese horror games. Something is haunting you in The Convenience Store after you pick up a haunted tape, and paranormal experiences start occurring when you find a child in the TV, or store beeps going off with no one there. Or hop on The Night Train, where the train misses your stop and is bound for the haunted Kisaragi Station, as the events on the train become more sinister and bloody.
???? Base game: S$2 – S$6
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3. Omori (from S$18.50)
Love psychological horror and surprising twists? You’ll play as Omori, a teenage hikkomori (somewhat of an introverted shut-in) who rarely leaves the house after the death of his sister, isolating himself from his friends. Things, however, begin to spiral when he reconnects with his old friends and discovers the truth behind his sister’s death. The pixel style is adorable, with a few jumpscares, and a dark twist.
???? Base game: S$18.50, Soundtrack add-on: S$13
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4. Resident Evil 2 (from S$16.50)
Survive the zombie apocalypse in Resident Evil 2, where you struggle to survive in the aftermath of a deadly virus outbreak that turns people into zombies. Unravel the truth behind the cause of the zombie apocalypse, and watch out for stray zombies!
???? Base game: S$16.50 (during Steam sale)
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5. Vampire the Masquerade: Night Road (from S$10)
Popular roleplaying game Vampire the Masquerade has a series of choose-your-own-adventure games that are lots of fun, and Night Road is a fun adventure that takes you – a vampire on the run – into the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas on a deadly mystery.
???? Base game: S$10, DLC: S$2 – S$6
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6. Five Nights at Freddy’s (from S$5.25)
If you like pizzerias and the liminal spaces of kids’ play places, Five Nights at Freddy’s is a popular horror game that’s affordable and has plenty of jumpscares. Most entries in the series, with the exception of Security Breach, are priced below S$10 – and follow the player as a new security guard in a pizzeria with kids’ animatronics that come to life when the sun goes down.
???? Base game: S$5.25
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7. Phasmophobia (from S$14)
Grab your friends and hunt ghosts in Phasmophobia, where you play as paranormal investigators that go into haunted locations. As you use your equipment to locate the ghosts, the ghosts become hostile too, and here’s where you’ll get to enjoy some great jump scares.
???? Base game: S$14
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8. Poppy’s Playtime (free)
Maybe you’ve seen a monster with large, pointed teeth smiling up at you from a playthrough of the game. Enter Poppy’s Playtime, a colourful children’s playground with Poppy, the mascot of the play place coming to life and targeting the player. With fun puzzles and rooms with something different at every turn, Poppy’s Playtime is a fun horror game to add to your list.
???? Base game: Free
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9. SCP Containment Breach (free)
Mysterious entities with deadly supernatural abilities occupy the room you are in. Escape from the facility without getting caught by the entities, or face deadly consequences. SCP Containment Breach is an exhilarating multiplayer horror game that will keep you hooked for hours!
???? Base game: Free
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10. Inside The Backrooms (free)
Ever wondered what’s Inside The Backrooms? Part of the fun of this liminal space horror game, you’ll get to explore mysterious backrooms with a haunting twist as you try to find your way out to reality with your friends.
???? Base game: Free
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11. Boo Men (from S$8.50)
In Boo Men, you are a burglar stealing items from haunted houses, but the Boo Men stalk you when the lights go out. Stay in the light and survive your heist – or become one of the Boo Men’s victims.
???? Base game: S$8.50
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12. Don’t Look Away (from S$3.25)
Don’t Look Away… or the Entity will get you. In this frightening asymmetrical multiplayer experience, you can choose to survive and complete objectives as the Human or terrorise other players as the Entity that can only move when it isn’t being watched.
???? Base game: S$3.25
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13. Friday the 13th (from S$14)
If you enjoy slasher games, Friday the 13th is for you. Play as a camp counselor and escape serial killer Jason Voorhees – based on the hit movie Friday the 13th. Or, for the first time ever, play as Jason Voorhees and terrorise Crystal Lake!
???? Base game: S$14
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13. Forewarned (S$10)
You are an archaeologist exploring ancient ruins in Forewarned, but what happens when these ruins hold ancient warriors that are out for blood? Play with friends in this co-op thriller that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat.
???? Base game: S$10
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15. Crab Game (free)
Recreate the horrifying scenes of Squid Game in Crab Game, where you’ll get to play the various challenges the characters did in the show like Red Light, Green Light, dalgona, and the loser dies a gruesome death in-game. Think you can win the Squid Game? It’s time to find out!
???? Base game: Free
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With these 15 horror games on Steam, get ready for a gruesome, horrifying, and all-around creepy Halloween!
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