Topic: Horror Game Thread

Was actually shocked that there wasn't a horror game thread on here, so I thought I make one (hopefully this is not stepping on other forums toes). I would like this to be some where we can share anything and everything horror game related, doesn't matter what platform it's on, how old/new your game in question is, most iconic jump scare you expirenced? least favourite trope used in horror games? I think I speak for most people but horror is truly the most memorable (traumatising) games we have in this medium, anyway looking forward to your responses.

Could anyone recommend me something with no too many Jumpscares? Something along the lines of shadow of memories if possible, like psychological horror

@Yousef-

1. Sanitarium - a point and click adventure game with really heavy themes and no jump scares.
2. Ofc Silent Hill series.
3. I have no Mouth and I must Scream - another amazing point and click adventure!

@Zuljaras thank you my friend
And yes I love point & click games haha.

@Yousef- Well if you want a game from around that time period you can never go wrong with Capcom's haunting grounds truly a under appreciated gem and not too scary (I don't have a poor gauge on what is scary or not though )

@Oram77 thank you! And nice that you recognized which era SoM comes from, given that it’s such a low-radar entry, I personally would play anything so long it doesn’t involve Jumpscares haha

I think this is a good place to express that I wish PS5 had access to old horror games like the original Silent Hill games from Time Silent and the PS2 ports of Fatal Frame games. One of the reasons I am considering moving to a Bazzite PC is the ability to play those games easily and with enhancements thanks to emulators.

@iNightfarer Funny enough I was talking about how I wish the Resident evil trilogy and Silent 1 2 3 4 get the remaster treatment like how Tomb Raider just got with all their legacy games. It literally would be the best way to get new players in jump into how franchise first started, of course I would want it to have the option of skipping door load animation as they can get old really fast, and they ability to switch from og graphics to HD would also help a lot!

@Oram77 big agree there, while I don’t mind the remakes, I tend to dislike anything half hearted. Them remaking 2-4 has only made me wish they’d do it with 5-6, 0 and CV just to have consistency, otherwise I would’ve ultimately preferred your suggested approach with preserving legacy titles. The old games are definitely not that hard to beat, just a couple QoL teaks needed and they’re good to go.