Prepare For The Scariest Halloween Ever Thanks To Stacked Horror Game Releases

Horror fans should mark their calendars: this Halloween will be stacked with horror game releases that go well beyond . The concept of horror games coming out around the month of October is nothing new in and of itself. Developers and publishers know that fans often go looking for something spooky to play as soon as they feel that first chill in the air.

But 2024 is a little different, with a wide variety of horror games spanning different genres, studios, and platforms coming out this fall. There's something for every horror fan this year, whatever their preference.

From demonic entities to sadistic killers, there's so much to choose from for horror game fans. Here are 25 of the best horror titles available.

Firstly, three major horror franchises will see new releases in time for Halloween 2020:,, and . was the first interactive drama game released by Supermassive, now known for the similar. It features the story of eight young adults stuck on the isolated Blackwood Mountain, where they must grapple with their dark pasts as they're pursued by a mysterious killer. has variable endings that respond to the player's choices, creating a rich story simulator with lots of replay value. The remake will be released on October 4, a month after another Supermassive interactive drama,, on September 3.

Speaking of remakes, the long-anticipated remake is finally due out on October 8. This game follows troubled protagonist James Sunderland as he descends into the fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill, looking for answers about a mysterious letter from his deceased wife. James faces grief, guilt, and grotesque monsters as he delves deeper into the town's sordid history. Although the remake has already generated some controversy for its changes from the original, it's expected to bring a thought-provoking, atmospheric cornerstone of horror game history to a new generation of fans.

Finally, is expected to get its second round of DLC,, on October 8. Where its first DLC,, consisted of