The horror genre might have fewer games than other categories, but the games nominated are all quality titles. It’s safe to say that the horror genre is back in full force and we couldn’t be happier about it.
Casual games are here to stay and we pick one out of the bunch as the most playable one.
Best Horror Game
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The Evil Within
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
"The Evil Within is a great game for the Halloween crowd, and has some added replayability in the form of a New Game+. This is an easy buy for all horror fans, and is a game that should not be missed by those who want a challenge."
(Read full review here)
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Alien: Isolation
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
"Alien: Isolation reminds us what it means to be playing a survival horror game, with a heavy emphasis on survival. With amazing ambiance and a slow, high-tension pace, The Creative Assembly has delivered a gem of a movie-based game."
(Read full review here)
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Outlast
Developer: Red Barrels
Publisher: Red Barrels
"Red Barrels seems to have crafted a character and a scenario that feels as real as the player wants to make it. Knowing that you have no way to fight, and a limited ability to see in the dark, affects your thinking within all situations. In addition, Outlast does not rely on jump scares."
(Read full review here)
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And the Winner is...
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Outlast
Outlast, with its focus on surviving, was a welcome change of pace from timid horror games. It was a fantastic dive into the horrifying world of an insane asylum left on its own for years. You played as a mere reporter, and as such had to run for cover whenever you were spotted by any enemy. It felt visceral, it felt scary, and the first-person perspective made everything feel more real.
