The popularity of horror games has surged significantly over the years. This trend has not only resulted in the sale of millions of copies but has also birthed new franchises and revitalized long-dormant series.
A notable example of this revival is the Resident Evil franchise, which has returned to prominence largely due to high-quality remakes. Additionally, multiplayer titles that embrace the horror genre, such as Dead by Daylight, Lethal Company, and even Among Us, have become global phenomena, captivating audiences worldwide.
As we approach the end of 2025, it has proven to be an excellent year for fresh horror releases, with some standout titles still set for release before year’s end. With Halloween just around the corner and horror holding its yearly peak appeal, here are several new horror games of 2025 that every player should experience to embrace the season’s thrills.
8 Last Report
True Pixelated Horror
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Monopixel Games |
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PC |
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July 11th, 2025 |
In Monopixel Games’ Last Report, players step into the role of a night-shift park ranger at the Among Green Trees National Park. After completing routine tasks, the ranger starts to encounter bizarre and unsettling events around his cabin, all while a storm rages outside.
Gameplay is reminiscent of a point-and-click simulation, akin to Papers, Please, where interactions involve simple mechanics such as opening doors, sending walkie-talkie messages, and managing reports on a computer. However, the game’s true horror lies in its immersive atmosphere, with realistic rain sounds contributing to an unsettling experience. The tension escalates with sudden radio calls or power outages, ensuring a gripping engagement.
7 Dying Light: The Beast
Becoming the Monster
Diving into the realm of monster-based narratives, Dying Light: The Beast brings players a fresh perspective as they experience horror from the viewpoint of a creature. In this third installment of Techland’s parkour-centered zombie survival series, players once again take on the character of Kyle Crane. This time, Crane has transformed into a human-Volatile hybrid while evading the Global Relief Effort’s experiments.
The gameplay introduces exciting mechanics where Crane can utilize his Volatile powers to engage in brutal, barehanded combat, manipulate the environment, and unleash shockwaves, opening up a new level of chaotic enjoyment.
6 Tormented Souls 2
A Successor to Resident Evil 1
Among the ghostly tales that haunt the Halloween season, Tormented Souls 2 stands out as one of the most anticipated haunted house experiences of 2025. A sequel to the acclaimed Tormented Souls, this title follows protagonist Caroline Walker on her harrowing mission to save her sister Anna from the sinister Villa Hess convent, rife with nightmarish foes.
Featuring a setting reminiscent of Resident Evil 1, Tormented Souls 2 utilizes fixed camera angles and architectural elements that evoke the original Spencer Mansion. The eerie beauty of the villa and its terrifying enemies will grip players, particularly arachnophobes who should brace for a few chilling encounters.
5 Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition
A Perfect Organism
Alien: Rogue Incursion may not be entirely new, having initially launched as a VR-only title in late 2024, but its recent re-release as a standard FPS across major platforms has made it noteworthy. Players assume the role of Zula Hendricks, a former Colonial Marine, who embarks on a mission to expose Weyland-Yutani’s unethical experiments with Xenomorphs on the icy world of LV-354 Purdan.
This game marries addictive first-person shooter mechanics reminiscent of Aliens vs. Predator with the chilling ambience characteristic of Alien: Isolation, offering a captivating hunt through haunting environments.
4 Silent Hill f
A New Side of Silent Hill
The Silent Hill series, foundational to the survival horror genre, has enjoyed a resurgence since the release of the Silent Hill 2 remake in 2024, with its latest entry, Silent Hill f, exploring new territory. Set in a rural Japanese town during the 1960s, the game departs from its traditional setting in Maine and introduces a novel combat approach.
This iteration eliminates firearms, challenging players to employ melee tactics with breakable weapons, weaving combat mechanics reminiscent of popular titles like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order or Dark Souls.
3 Little Nightmares 3
Conquering a Nightmare in Co-Op
The Little Nightmares series has enchanted audiences for almost a decade, drawing comparisons to the whimsical yet eerie artistry of Tim Burton’s classic claymation films. With the latest installment, Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games introduces new protagonists—Low and Alone—who must navigate a grotesque realm called Nowhere.
Retaining its core gameplay centered on puzzles and platforming, this sequel innovates by implementing a cooperative mode, allowing players to solve challenges together. Each character possesses unique abilities, fostering teamwork and enhancing the thrill of confronting monstrous giants on a spooky Halloween night.
2 Cronos: The New Dawn
A Successor to Dead Space
Following the challenges faced by the Dead Space franchise, Cronos: The New Dawn emerges as a beacon of hope for fans of sci-fi survival horror. Developed by Bloober Team, known for their work on the Silent Hill 2 remake, this game places players in the shoes of the Traveler, traversing a desolate wasteland filled with mutated foes to seek Essence and navigate time rifts.
The enigmatic narrative is best appreciated through firsthand exploration, complemented by gameplay that requires players to deconstruct and dispose of corpses, preventing them from merging into more menacing foes, evoking themes reminiscent of The Thing.
1 Heartworm
The Most Underrated Horror Game of 2025
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Vincent Adinolfi |
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PC |
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July 31st, 2025 |
While titles like Silent Hill f and Cronos: The New Dawn have captured much attention, one of this year’s standout releases is Heartworm, crafted by Vincent Adinolfi. This game serves as a nostalgic tribute to the classic horror experience of the original PlayStation era.
Emphasizing low-polygon graphics, fixed camera angles, and pre-rendered environments, Heartworm delivers a visually stunning experience, especially in the dark. For newcomers to the genre, the compelling narrative, atmosphere, and creative enemy designs render it unforgettable.
Heartworm revolves around the tragic journey of Sam, a photographer striving to connect with deceased loved ones in a mysterious house, leading her through surreal landscapes shaped by her traumatic memories and encounter unique adversaries, such as TV static monsters and eerie wolves. Defending herself requires using a camera—a unique twist that enhances the game’s horror elements.
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