From pixelated nightmares to AAA psychological thrillers, horror games have become more than just scares—they’re at the center of active online fan spaces. Players gather on Discord, YouTube, and ...

It's that time of year again: The Game Awards are on the horizon, and despite being one of the most talked-about genres in gaming, horror still doesn't have its own category in the annual video game ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A British writer who specializes in indie gaming and LEGO. Whether you’re a horror fan looking for something to push you to your ...

Sometimes, fans of horror games don’t want to sit down for a prolonged period of time or split their playthrough into multiple sessions. Sometimes, they want a quick scare, and be done with the game ...

Horror is one of the most difficult genres to perform effectively. Fear is subjective. Where some people may recoil at the sight of body horror and gore, others may squirm at the feeling of isolation ...

Morgan Pinder is a writer at GameRant and a graduate researcher at Deakin University in Australia. Their research interests are in video games, environmentalism and gothic media. Morgan’s most recent ...

Horror gaming continues to experiment, delivering scares in unique ways, boosting indie development. Immersive Sim games pair well with horror, offering unique experiences like The Cat Lady or ...

Survival horror games offer some of the most adrenaline-packed, stressful experiences in the horror niche, giving psychological horror games a run for their money. If you’re looking for a spectacular ...

‘Eyes Never Wake’ blew up online for good reason: it uses your webcam and mic to make horror terrifyingly real. If the thought of being hunted by something that can see your every move makes your skin ...

It’s the spookiest month of the year, and as you might expect, online gaming platforms are teeming with new horror games. If you’re a fan of scary games, Halloween is the best time to look out for new ...

I’ve been obsessed with scary movies for as long as I can remember, but it’s taken me a long time to truly get into horror video games. I’ve developed somewhat of a tolerance for typical film frights, ...