Best Horror Games For Halloween 2025

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Summary

  • Halloween 2025 horror roundup blends psychological, survival, multiplayer, and puzzle-driven jump-scare thrills.
  • Standout releases: Silent Hill f, Dying Light: The Beast, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil Village.
  • Co-op and indie hits to try: Phasmophobia for friends, Poppy Playtime for episodic puzzles and jump scares.

It’s always fun when gaming and holidays come together. From celebrating Christmas with Winterfest in *Fortnite* to ringing in the New Year in *Animal Crossing*, players worldwide find lots of ways to enjoy special occasions within the games they love.

With Halloween just around the corner, playing a scary horror game is a fantastic way to get into the spooky mood. There are plenty of great options available, but we’ve rounded up some of the very best horror games to play this Halloween 2025.

Poppy Playtime

Chilling Episodic Puzzle Horror Game

Let’s start with *Poppy Playtime*, a scary game that became incredibly popular in 2021. You play as a worker at Playtime Co., a toy factory. In the first part of the game, you go back to the deserted factory after everyone else disappears, and quickly realize something is very wrong.

Poppy Playtime is a really scary and well-made horror game. It has engaging puzzles and some truly frightening moments. If you enjoyed Five Nights at Freddy’s, you’ll probably like this one – it’s similar in style and may have even influenced that game. There are four chapters out now, and they’re currently working on the fifth, though we don’t know when it will be released.

Dying Light: The Beast

Terrifying Zombie-Filled Open World Survival Game

I’ve seen some people argue whether *Dying Light* is *really* a horror game, since it’s got a big open world and focuses a lot on surviving. But honestly, with all the crazy gore, the huge groups of zombies, and those absolutely terrifying creatures that come out at night, it’s a total rush! It feels like the perfect game to play around Halloween 2025, seriously.

The newest installment, *Dying Light: The Beast*, is a standalone game and the third in the series. Players once again control Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the original *Dying Light*, but this time the story picks up after the events of *Dying Light: The Following*, focusing on experiments performed on him. Featuring improved parkour, tougher challenges, cool new weapons, and the return of terrifying nighttime gameplay, *Dying Light: The Beast* is shaping up to be one of the scariest games released this year.

Phasmophobia

The Best Horror Multiplayer Game for Halloween 2025

Okay, so if you’re planning a Halloween night with friends in 2025, you *need* to check out Phasmophobia. It came out a while back in 2020, but it’s still super popular, and the developers are constantly adding new stuff. Basically, it’s a 4-player co-op horror game where you and your friends *become* ghost hunters, going into spooky locations to figure out what kind of ghost is haunting the place.

In *Phasmophobia*, you and your friends explore spooky, haunted places, using different tools to collect proof of ghostly activity. To win, you’ll need to figure out what kind of ghost is causing the haunting. The game is particularly scary with sudden frights, and relies heavily on working together, all set within a genuinely creepy environment. It’s arguably the best horror game for playing with friends, and with special Halloween and winter events coming up, now is the perfect time to start playing!

Silent Hill f

Creepy Psychological Horror Set in Japan

The next game in the *Silent Hill* series, *Silent Hill f*, is scheduled to release just before Halloween 2025. Unlike many previous *Silent Hill* titles, this horror game is set in 1960s Japan. Players will experience the story through the eyes of Hinako, who investigates a mysterious fog that descends upon her town-and, as any *Silent Hill* fan knows, where there’s fog, monsters aren’t far behind.

Silent Hill f delivers a truly frightening experience with its unsettling creature designs, intense psychological atmosphere, and challenging puzzles. The satisfying combat adds to the difficulty, making it a real test for players facing the game’s nightmarish enemies. If you’re searching for a scary new game to play around Halloween 2025, Silent Hill f is a must-consider title.

Little Nightmares 3

Creepy Platform Puzzle Solving Adventure With Co-Op Play

The latest installment in the chilling *Little Nightmares* series, *Little Nightmares 3*, is on its way! Originally launched in 2017, this third game is being developed entirely by Supermassive Games, taking over from Tarsier Studios. Fans won’t have to wait too long – it’s scheduled to release just in time for Halloween 2025, specifically on October 10th.

Little Nightmares 3 continues the series’ tradition of offering a spooky platforming and puzzle-solving experience. Players control Low and Alone as they try to escape the terrifying world of Nowhere. A demo is currently available, and you can even play with a friend! Little Nightmares 3 is definitely one to watch for a chilling Halloween treat.

Alan Wake 2

Eerie Suspenseful Thriller

After a long wait, Alan Wake 2, the sequel to the popular 2010 horror game, is finally here and lives up to the hype. It’s a fantastic choice for horror fans this Halloween. The game puts you in the shoes of Alan Wake, a horror writer stuck inside his own terrifying story, as he tries to break free. You’ll also play as FBI Agent Saga Anderson, who is investigating a series of murders connected to a former agent, Robert Nightingale.

Alan Wake 2 delivers a wonderfully creepy atmosphere reminiscent of classic small-town American horror, complete with frightening enemies, mind-bending puzzles, and engaging combat. Its compelling story and numerous scares make it a must-play horror game this fall, even for those new to the series.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

Terrifying Horror Game From the World of FNAF

No Halloween is complete without talking about *Five Nights at Freddy’s*, a truly iconic horror series. While there are many excellent games in the series, including the original and *Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location*, this Halloween is a great opportunity to check out *Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic*.

Unlike previous *Five Nights at Freddy’s* games which focused on surviving in a single location, *Secret of the Mimic* tells a full story. You play as a technician looking into a missing person case at an old factory, and you’ll encounter frightening animatronics like the Mimic. This installment offers a more involved plot, puzzles, different endings, and lots of scares, making it a great game to play around Halloween.

Resident Evil Village

Eerie Horror with Terrifying Foes to Face

Let’s add *Resident Evil Village* to this list. The *Resident Evil* series has many excellent horror games – like *Resident Evil 2* and *Resident Evil Biohazard* – but if you haven’t played *Village* yet, you’re in for a treat, especially around Halloween!

Okay, so Resident Evil Village might not be the *scariest* Resident Evil game ever, but it’s seriously unsettling. You play as Ethan Winters again, picking up right after the last game, Biohazard. This time, your daughter’s been taken, and you have to go searching for her in this really creepy, isolated village. Trust me, the locations are amazing – and terrifying! There are some seriously messed up creatures, you’ll run into some familiar faces, and the whole environment is just beautiful and disturbing at the same time. If you like a good scare and blasting monsters with a shotgun, you’re going to love Resident Evil Village.

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2025-09-26 01:48