How will the fate of the main characters unfold? Will they all survive, or is there a murderer among them?

These questions don’t just apply to gory horror films in which the victims escape at the snap of the neck, but also to video games. Here, it’s not only the story that takes on extra colors, but also the visuals and the series’ next installments are enriched with new mechanics and more interesting ways to scare the player.

The following games are the ones that do not end with a single production but also scare you in subsequent parts. Be sure to take a look at them!

GameReleaseDeveloper
Fatal Frame Project Zero Maiden Of Black Water 2021-10-28 Koei Tecmo
Alone In The Dark 2024 2024-03-20 Pieces Interactive
Alone In The Dark 2008-11-18 Eden Games
Alone In The Dark Anthology 2016-12-14 Eden Games
Resident Evil 2 Biohazard Re2 Deluxe Edition 2019-01-25 Capcom Development Division 1
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard 2017-01-23 CAPCOM
Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition 2009-09-15 CAPCOM
Resident Evil Biohazard Hd Remaster 2015-01-19 CAPCOM
Resident Evil 2 Biohazard Re2 2019-01-25 Capcom Development Division 1
Silent Hill 2 2024-10-08 Bloober Team
Dead Space Remake 2023-01-27 Motive Studios
Dead Space 3 2013-02-08 Visceral Games
The Outlast Trials 2023-05-18 Red Barrels
Outlast 2013-09-04 Red Barrels
Outlast 2 2017-04-25 Red Barrels

Amnesia

First game in franchiseAmnesia: The Dark Descent 2010-09-08

Amnesia: The Dark Descent and its sequels may not directly continue the story, but they all mesh.

This series deals with psychological aspects rather than scaring jumpers. The paranormal world merges with the real one, and the characters suffer from the eponymous amnesia. You learn about a character’s past through flashbacks or notes left behind.

A Machine for Pigs and Rebirth are sequels set in a similar atmosphere, and in the case of the former game, in the same universe and with improved mechanics. Each part is unique but retains a distinctive style for Amnesia.

Alone In the Dark

First game in franchiseAlone in the Dark (1992)

This, however, one of the most important series of the 1990s, has undergone a huge change since its launch.

From a pixelated, colorful world to the big leap in 2001 to more realistic graphics, all the way to a remake of the first installment in an unrecognizable version.

It initiated the survival horror game genre with seven productions, most of which feature private investigator Edward Carnby as the protagonist. His task is to investigate haunted locations where demonic beings lurk, including the Derceto mansion, the mansion ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ in California, or a town in the Mojave Dessert. Each has a dark history and mysterious cases to solve.

SCP Foundation

First game in franchiseSCP – Containment Breach 2012-04-05

SCP Foundation secures, contains, and protects supernatural phenomena held in strict secret.

The series includes many productions based on the collaborative writing project ‘SCP Foundation’ telling true stories. Various indie developers are currently creating further SCP games modeled on the writing.

All the productions are united by one universe and there is no specific order you have to follow when choosing your next game. Being trapped in a facility, you have to watch out for SCPs. Everyone you meet reacts differently to a stranger, and you should use a good strategy to survive.

Silent Hill

First game in franchiseSilent Hill - 1999-02-24

Silent Hill is a classic in the survival horror game genre.

Initially, the series was not well received, but the reluctance of gamers diminished as the successive parts were released. The main series consists of seven games including the yet-to-be-released Silent Hill f, some upcoming remakes, and a few mobile versions.

Most parts are set in the fog-covered Silent Hill town. Various protagonists are drawn into situations on its grounds for different dark reasons. Increasing tension and anxiety, terrifying monsters, and strong narratives highly influenced horror gaming by redefining the horror concept.

Resident Evil

First game in franchiseResident Evil 1996

Solving puzzles and fighting zombies are integral parts of the Resident Evil series.

The first installment appeared in 1996, which defined the survival horror genre. While the series initially focused on survival, the fourth part introduced more action to the gameplay. In total, there are ten in the mainline franchise, with the first four having refreshed versions.

In this franchise, you will face the undead that the T-Virus has reached or the Las Plagas parasite in the newer parts. This gothic horror will draw you into bloody action and numerous puzzles in a horror atmosphere that is hard to escape.

Conclusion

Among these franchises are classics from the world of horror games. The dark atmosphere, deep symbolism, and grotesque monsters draw you like nothing else into their world. And sometimes exploring the same story from a different perspective shows the other side of the situation.