Usually, westerns bring to mind cowboys, duels at dawn, and desert landscapes.
But what if we add some monsters, ghosts, and all-encompassing darkness? Western and horror might seem like an unusual combination at first glance, but as it turns out, they make a perfect pair.
The Wild West becomes a place where not only gunslingers fight for survival, but something much more sinister lurks on the horizon. The mix of western and horror games offers us a full-throttle ride through a world where bullets and supernatural forces go hand in hand.
Especially for thrill-seekers, we’ve created a ranking of the top 5 western horror games, which blend the Wild West vibe with a solid dose of fear. Our list includes games with a unique atmosphere, interesting stories, and ones that get players’ hearts racing. Ready? Let’s dive in!
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Weird West Definitive Edition | 2022-03-31 | Strategy | WolfEye Studios | |
Blood West | 2022-02-10 | Action | Hyperstrange | |
Evil West | 2021 | Action | Flying Wild Hog | |
Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition | 2010-10-21 | Adventure | Obsidian Entertainment | |
Hunt Showdown 1896 | 2018-02-22 | Action | Crytek Frankfurt |
Hunt: Showdown
Release date: | 2018-02-22 |
Genre: | Action |
Developer: | Crytek Frankfurt |
Hunt: Showdown takes us to the late 19th century, a time when hunters are after monsters in the dangerous swamps of Louisiana.
However, the greatest threat is not just the creatures, but also other players competing for the same reward. The plot combines elements of western with horror, creating a dark, brutal world.
This top-ranking game stands out with its incredible sound design and unique mix of PvE and PvP, where you not only face monsters but also must survive against other hunters.
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Blood West
Release date: | 2022-02-10 |
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Developer: | Hyperstrange |
Blood West is an excellent fusion of western and Lovecraft’s horror. In the game, you play as an undead gunslinger who has returned from the afterlife to fight demonic forces.
Ambushes, stealth, and battles with supernatural enemies await players in Blood West.
Blood West has a retro FPS vibe and an atmosphere typical of horror games, while maintaining the intense action tempo characteristic of classic westerns. These features make it stand out among other games of this type.
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Evil West
Release date: | 2021 |
Genre: | Shooter |
Developer: | Flying Wild Hog |
Evil West is the Wild West filled with vampires and supernatural monsters.
In the game, you play as one of the last agents tasked with protecting humanity from dark forces.
Dynamic fights, epic action scenes, and a unique graphic style — this title just had to make it into our ranking!
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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Release date: | 2010-10-26 |
Genre: | Action |
Developer: | Rockstar San Diego |
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare is not only one of the best game expansions, but also a classic when it comes to western horror.
The world of Red Dead Redemption is overrun by a zombie plague, and John Marston — the main game’s protagonist — must fight for survival and find a cure for his infected wife and son.
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare is an incredible blend of the open-world western with a zombie apocalypse atmosphere.
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Fallout: New Vegas
Release date: | 2010-10-21 |
Genre: | Adventure |
Developer: | Obsidian Entertainment |
Fallout: New Vegas is a dark, post-apocalyptic western with a hint of retro-futurism.
In it, you play as a courier — a traveller who, after being attacked and shot in the head, is saved by a friendly robot with a cowboy face. You find yourself in a desert western town, from where your adventure begins. Your task is to find the culprits of the attack, recover the package stolen by a gang and unsovle the dark secret behind the whole situation.
Although Fallout: New Vegas may not seem like a typical western at first glance, the post-apocalyptic vibe of New Vegas combines elements of desert, western aesthetics with survival horror (especially when you venture too deep into the desert and encounter a pack of Deathclaws…).
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Summary
Although not as popular as other genres, the mix of western and horror is slowly winning over gamers’ hearts. The games listed in our ranking are more than just shooters — they immerse players in a dark, dangerous world where death lurks around every corner, and supernatural forces rule the Wild West.
Whether you’re looking for dynamic fights with monsters or stealthy horror, each of these games has something to offer. Check them out — but only if you’re brave enough to enter a world of western with a touch of true horror!