Horror Games That Are Actually Scary

This list includes some of the most frightening games available. What one person finds scary, another might not, so we’ve included a variety of different types. You’ll find both traditional survival horror and more action-packed horror games, but they all excel at creating a truly unsettling atmosphere and making you feel helpless.

RPGs With World-Building That Actually Makes Sense

While some RPGs excel at creating immersive worlds, even if they aren’t perfectly logical, games like Final Fantasy 7 and Tom Clancy’s The Division demonstrate strong world-building. Let’s explore how these and other games construct their environments.

Xbox Game Pass Adds Iconic RPG as Its Second Game of April 2026

Throughout early 2026, Microsoft has been steadily adding Final Fantasy games to its subscription service, releasing a new one each month. This included the first three games from the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, which originally launched in April 2023 to positive reviews. The latest addition, Final Fantasy 3 Pixel Remaster, became available on Xbox Game Pass on March 3rd.

Decoding Post-Quantum Security

A new framework aims to make the complex foundations of post-quantum cryptography more accessible by bridging mathematical theory with practical experimentation.

Game of Thrones: The Mad King Prequel Premieres This Summer

Duncan Macmillan, known for plays like People, Places and Things and Every Brilliant Thing, wrote The Mad King. Dominic Cooke, who has directed productions of Good, Follies, and The Hollow Crown, directs this new stage adaptation. The epic play will bring famous characters from Game of Thrones to life at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, telling the story of a legendary period in the show’s history.

ARC Raiders Devs Would Love to Add a Feature Inspired by Star Wars

Embark announced its plans for ARC Raiders earlier this year, outlining four major updates scheduled between January and April. The third update, Flashpoint, arrived at the end of March, introducing a dangerous new map condition, a frightening new ARC enemy type, two new weapons, and other improvements. Now, players are preparing for Riven Tides, the last confirmed update on the roadmap. This update will add a large, powerful new ARC enemy – likely comparable to the Queen or Matriarch – and a completely new map, the first since Stella Montis was released late last year.