20 Best Horror Games for PC

1. Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation is a survival horror video game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega exclusively for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. In the game players assume the role of Amanda Ripley, daughter of Sigourney Weaver's character Ellen Ripley from the 1979 science fiction film Alien (taken from the novel by Dan O'Bannon).

2. Dead Space 2

Dead Space 2 is a first-person shooter video game, released in 2007 for the PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS. Developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts, the game was originally intended to be a prequel to the original Dead Space. However, due to poor sales, the game was reworked into a direct sequel to the original title.

3. The Evil Within

The Evil Within is a psychological action horror video game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. The player assumes the role of Sebastian Castellanos, who awakens after being subjected to experiments performed by his wife at the hands of STEMcorp's scientist Abel Kuze; Kuze claims he created a synthetic organism called the Nemesis Virus, which possesses a consciousness and seeks revenge on its creator.

4. Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 is a third-person shooting video game developed by Capcom for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance platforms. Released in 2005, it is the fifth installment in the Resident Evil series.

5. Call of Cthulhu

Call of Cthulhu is a tabletop roleplaying game based on Robert W. Chambers' short story collection The King in Yellow and designed by Chaosium Inc. It is set in a contemporary 1920s universe and features characters exploring a mysterious cult.

6. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pig's is a 2009 puzzle video game developed by Frictional Games and published by 11 bit studios. Set in a desolate world overrun by pigs, players take control of Daniel, a young man who wakes chained inside a machine where he finds himself haunted by memories of his past, including those of his girlfriend Emily.

7. Doom

Doom is a 1993 first-person shooter video-game developed by id Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was originally released for DOS and later ported to numerous platforms. At the time it was released, it became both a commercial success and critical hit.

8. Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descendent is a psychological horror adventure video game designed by Frictional Games. The game takes place in a small town inhabited by the eponymous protagonist who awakens in a dark room with no memory of how he got there. To escape, he must find a way out of the room and discover what happened to him.

9. Silent Hill Homecoming

Silent Hill Homecoming is a survival horror game where players take control of Harry Mason, a father who tries to save his daughter Heather Mason after she went missing in the haunted town of Silent Hill. Upon arriving at her house, player finds himself being chased by monsters and forced to make choices that affect the story line. The game was developed and published by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and released in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Wii U and Microsoft Windows.

10. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Request is an action role playing game set in a bizarre world overrun by creatures of darkness. The game follows a group of survivors trying to figure out just what happened to them...and why they're still alive. Developed by Silicon Knights and released in 2002, the game received widespread critical acclaim upon release, but had a troubled production history.

11. Alone in the Dark (2005 remake)

Alone in the Dark is a supernatural horror video game featuring a point-and-click interface. The plot focuses around three teenagers who stumble across an abandoned mansion that turns out to be home to some sort of demonic entity. The game was developed for personal computers running MS-DOS operating systems in 1995. A 2005 remake titled Alone in the Dark: Illumination was developed by Starbreeze Studios.

12. Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil 6 follows Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Jake Muller as they try to survive after being trapped aboard a cruise liner full of zombies. While I'm no fan of zombie games, RE6's story and characters helped make this the best installment yet. You'll face tough decisions throughout the game that will affect how Leon and his allies behave later on. Unfortunately, the pacing is slow at times, especially early on, and some of the puzzles feel repetitive, but once the action starts, it never stops. The game's visuals are spectacular and the sound design is top notch. Not only was Capcom able to reproduce the realistic atmosphere of the original Resident Evil games, but they also added their own touches to give the game that extra bit of scare. If you're looking for a good combination of suspense and action, then RE6 is for you.

13. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pig is a psychological thriller set in a decaying hospital where patients begin to go missing. Players assume the role of Daniel Grady who wakes up in an abandoned wing of the hospital with no memory of what happened. As he explores the asylum and tries to figure out why he's there, he comes across clues about the disappearance of patients. There are many dark twists and turns to discover here, including numerous jump scares and some intense moments. Amnesia: A Machines for Pigs is one of the scariest games I've played in years and is perfect for fans of scary stories and horror movies.

14. Silent Hill HD Collection

Silent Hill HD Collection brings together two classic titles of the survival horror series - Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 4. With both remade for high definition, players can experience the terror of these cult classics in stunning 1080p resolution. In addition, both games feature extensive enhancements like upgraded textures and models, enhanced lighting effects, additional cutscenes, a revamped user interface and improved controls. Best of all, players can choose between either English or Japanese voice acting depending on the console they purchase the game for.

15. Bioshock Infinite

Bioshock Infinite is an open world third person shooter set in 1912 in a floating city called Columbia. Set on the shores of Lake Victoria, you play as Booker DeWitt, a man seeking revenge for the death of his wife. He must travel to Columbia, a floating city atop the clouds. Columbia is home to several different factions. Each faction has a specific purpose, religion, culture and ideology. Facing each faction will require new skills, equipment and tactics. Players can also dive underwater and swim through vast underwater levels in Submerged Arcadia. Bioshock Infinite looks amazing, features an incredible storyline and is one of the best shooters released in recent years.

16. Call of Duty Black Ops II

Call Of Duty Black Ops II is the latest instalment in the long running series of the popular military FPS franchise. This time around, players take control of a squad of soldiers working for a private intelligence agency. Your missions revolve around stopping terrorist attacks in various cities around the world. Black ops II introduces advanced AI routines for the enemy, allowing them to respond to player actions and adjust their strategy accordingly. New mini-games like Hard Lock help break up the campaign while online multiplayer modes allow players to compete against friends locally or globally. All in all, Call of Duty Black Ops 2 offers hours of entertainment and a challenging campaign.

17. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A machine for pigs is a first person psychological thriller/horror game developed by Frictional Games, the creators of SOMA. In this game, players assume the role of Daniel who wakes up in an unknown location after losing his memory. Daniel is able to move around using a wheelchair and make use of objects scattered about him. He can also find various items that allow him to solve puzzles and find clues about how he got where he was.

18. Outlast

Outlast is a first-person survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels Entertainment. Set in Mount Massive Asylum, a former psychiatric hospital turned tourist attraction, the story begins when two journalists named Miles Upshur and his photographer wife, Alessa, arrive at the facility to investigate its supposedly haunted history. As their journey progresses they discover strange occurrences in the asylum and begin to uncover secrets about the patients held captive within its halls.

19. Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation is a first-person horror game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. It focuses on Ellen Ripley's daughter Amanda and follows her attempts to escape the Nostromo and seek revenge on the Xenomorphs responsible for her mother's death. Though she eventually succeeds in escaping the ship, she soon learns that surviving alone on a remote planet isn't necessarily a good thing.

20. Until Dawn

Until Dawn is a supernatural horror film directed by Fede Álvarez and written by Shawn Rasmussen. It stars an ensemble cast featuring Bella Heathcote, Clémence Poésy, Chris Egan, Michael Ironside, Richard Harmon, Toni Collette, Alex Breckenridge, Matt Mercer, and Dylan Sprayberry. The film tells the story of five friends who attempt to reunite after a night out partying goes horribly wrong. The group becomes trapped inside a remote mountain lodge, where they must try to stay alive until rescue arrives.