Isolated locations have been the backdrop of terrifying stories since the dawn of time, and these seven horror games let you experience their eerie settings firsthand!
Stephen King’s The Shining, The Witch movie, or legendary Twin Peaks – all these pop culture masterpieces use seemingly abandoned locations to scare the audience with their claustrophobic environments and psychological intrigue. Fortunately, the creators of the best cursed town games know well how to deliver that haunting atmosphere, and here you’ll find titles that do it best.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
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 | Silent Hill Homecoming | 2009-03-02 | Adventure & Puzzle | Double Helix Games | |
 | Resident Evil 8 Village | 2021-05-07 | Shooter & Adventure | Capcom Development Division 1 | |
 | Darkwood | 2017-07-17 | Indie & Role-playing (RPG) | Acid Wizard Studio | |
 | The Evil Within 2 | 2017-10-13 | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) | Tango Gameworks | |
 | Alan Wake | 2012-02-16 | Shooter & Adventure | Remedy Entertainment | |
 | Bloodborne | 2015-03-24 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | FromSoftware | |
 | The Dark Pictures Anthology Little Hope | 2020-10-30 | Adventure | Supermassive Games | |
 | Silent Hill 2 | 2024-10-08 | Puzzle & Adventure | Bloober Team | |
 | Resident Evil 4 Remake | 2023-03-24 | Shooter & Puzzle | Capcom Development Division 1 | |
 | RESIDENT EVIL 7 | 2017-01-23 | Shooter & Puzzle | CAPCOM CO., LTD. | |
 | The Evil Within | 2014-10-14 | Adventure & Puzzle | Tango Gameworks |
Silent Hill
| Release date: | 1999-02-23 |
| Genre: | Horror, Adventure |
| Developer: | Konami |
This legendary game series follows the actions of several characters entangled in the creepy intrigue, emerging in the foggy and treacherous town of Silent Hill.
Enter a desolate town overrun by unimaginable abominations to discover the most terrifying secrets about this place and yourself. The more you explore this area, the more spooky secrets come to light, so prepare yourself for a truly immersive experience. Additional info – since the series has many installments and alternative endings, you can expect almost endless fun!
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Resident Evil Village
| Release date: | 2021-05-07 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Adventure |
| Developer: | Capcom Development Division 1 |
Play as Ethan Winters and journey to the mysterious Village to find his missing daughter kidnapped by a demonic cult.
Explore the mysterious Village, craft, fight, and solve puzzles to uncover sinister secrets of this damned place. Will you ever find your missing daughter? Whatever happens, know that this game guarantees a disturbing and unforgettable experience in the most terrifying environment. Plus, it features the viral Tall Lady!
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Darkwood
| Release date: | 2017-07-17 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure & Indie |
| Developer: | Acid Wizard Studio |
Play as a silent hero trying to survive while trapped in the middle of an unpredictable forest.
Explore the woods from a top-down perspective, scavenge for resources, and discover clues about your situation to unravel an intriguing storyline. In this game, daytime is the only time you can complete these stages – nighttime is when threats emerge from the shadows and force you to defend yourself in your hideout.
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The Evil Within
| Release date: | 2017-10-13 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Puzzle & Adventure |
| Developer: | Tango Gameworks |
Play as Detective Sebastian Castellanos to investigate a murder case and witness a horrifying slaughter leading to the discovery of Krimson City’s dreadful mystery.
Explore claustrophobic locations, experience terrifying visions, and watch your mind crumble in the face of nightmarish encounters. This game is brutal, bloody, and disturbing – perfect if you crave a mind-blowing and ghastly adventure set in an isolated town.
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Alan Wake
| Release date: | 2012-02-16 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Adventure |
| Developer: | Remedy Entertainment |
Play this award-winning game as Alan Wake – a lone writer searching for his missing wife in the disturbing reality of Bright Falls town.
As part of The Remedy Connected Universe, Alan Wake shares the incredibly unsettling atmosphere and storytelling style of the developer’s other games. Explore the mysterious town, discover seemingly unrelated clues, interact with the locals, and uncover the secret of the spooky threat. Will you ever be able to escape this terrifying situation?
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Little Hope
| Release date: | 2020-10-30 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Supermassive Games |
Discover the story of a professor and four of his students trapped in the town of Little Hope – a seemingly abandoned place and home to the most treacherous forces.
Explore gloomy locations, solve puzzles, switch between playable characters, and discover why none of you can escape Little Hope’s terrifying reality. In this game, nothing is as it seems, and your decisions shape the characters’ fate!
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Bloodborne
| Release date: | 2015-03-24 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | FromSoftware |
Our last recommendation takes you to the town of Yharnam – a spooky place overrun by a mysterious plague.
A mysterious plague is turning people of Yharnam into bloodthirsty beasts, and only your efforts can save the situation. But first, you must face hordes of hideous monsters, so make good use of the available weapons in action-fueled confrontations. This game combines the aesthetics of H. P. Lovecraft’s works with the legendary difficulty level of the Dark Souls series, so it’s perfect for anyone seeking a terrifying challenge.
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Ready for a new adventure in an abandoned town? Whichever game you choose, know that each one perfectly captures that unsettling feeling of being alone in a cursed place. And if you’re a long-time enthusiast of such content, try them all!