10 Best Survival Horror Games for Halloween

It’s that special, spooky time of the year. It’s a time for pumpkin spice, candy, and of course, horror. And while watching classic horror movies is definitely a great route to go, there are some survival horror games that are also really great to play during this spooky season. We’ve managed to narrow our list down to the 10 best survival horror games for Halloween, so check them out!

10 Best Survival Horror Games for Halloween

Our list is a varied one to be sure, with 5 fantastic single-player games and 5 multiplayer games, so that you have some choices when it comes to being scared alone or with friends. Let’s dive right in!

Single-player

MADiSON

If you’re looking for a first-person house of horrors, MADiSON is a modern classic. Placing players in an everchanging property with a dark history, this game plays out like the best haunted walkthrough you’ve ever seen.

Dead Space

A true sci-fi survival horror classic, you cannot go wrong with playing the original Dead Space. It gives a lot of Alien and The Thing vibes, making it a great title to play if you’re more into space horror.

The Evil Within

An underrated title to be sure, while The Evil Within’s story could be considered convoluted to some, its world and visuals make up for it. It really is a great embodiment of horror associated with the holiday, making it a great choice to play for some action and scares.

Alan Wake

A personal favorite of mine, Alan Wake is a survival horror that delves deep into the phycological side of horror and takes place in the dark forests of the state of Washington. This is the perfect game not just for Halloween, but for Fall as a whole.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Though there are a lot of great Resident Evil games, 7: Biohazard is perfect because it truly commits itself to the horror genre. It also feels very reminiscent of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, so it definitely invites the Halloween vibes we associate with the films.

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Multiplayer

Dead by Daylight

If you’re looking for a game to play with friends that touches every inch of the horror spectrum, you cannot go wrong with Dead by Daylight. There are also some great Halloween events to enjoy in-game as well!

Friday the 13th: The Game

Though some may say that this game is on the way out, its servers are online and it has a dedicated player base to keep it alive. It’s also undeniably a fun game for fans of the film franchise, finding innovative ways to keep players on their toes.

The Quarry

For those seeking a more narrative-driven game to play with friends, The Quarry has a star-studded horror cast and plays like a movie, in the best ways. You can even just watch it play as a movie if you want.

Back 4 Blood

Though it had kind of a rocky launch, Back 4 Blood has come to be an exciting new Left 4 Dead clone that warrants playthroughs, especially if you’ve got friends to play with online.

Evil Dead: The Game

A newer release, Evil Dead: The Game is fantastic merriment of all things Ash Williams and Deadite, spanning the entire franchise history of goofs and scares to boot. This shouldn’t be overlooked.

That’s our full list of the best survival horror games to play for Halloween! Be sure to check out some of our other great horror best-of lists as well!