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!
Game | Release | Developer | |
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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 franchise | Amnesia: 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 franchise | Alone 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 franchise | SCP – 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 franchise | Silent 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 franchise | Resident 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.