Highest rated video games about spooky ghosts, sarcastic grim reapers, and fun residents of the underworld. Don’t be spooked by games set in afterlife. Most are cute, parody like fun games except one or two on this list.
The more developers get creative, the stranger games become…
RELIGIOUS VIDEO GAMES < Somewhat related.
Common theme of the games below is darkness. Dark mysterious atmosphere is always welcome in games. You can really vibe with it.
Hell, heaven, limbo, and generally afterlife themed games:
1. Grim Fandango
2. Limbo
3. Murdered: Soul Suspect
Soul suspect is an RPG featuring the story of a dead detective trying to solve murders even in afterlife!
4. Hotel Afterlife
5. Have a Nice Death
6. Before Your Eyes
The game follows the story of the recently deceased Benjamin Brynn on his way to the afterlife. The player must interact with Brynn’s memories through an eye-tracking webcam to progress, as the game reads and responds to the player’s eye movement and blinking. The game’s narrative was well received by critics; however, the functionality of its eye-tracking feature received criticism.
7. Wraith: The Oblivion VR
VR
8. Valheim
Yes, Valheim indeed set in the afterlife. As a matter of fact, Valheim is the Viking purgatory for the Forsaken. I didn’t know about this when I played Valheim. It all makes sense now.
9. The Grim and I
10. Hades
Set in the underworld.
11. Spiritfarer
Spiritfarer is a game where you talk to dead people and try to help them finish their unfinished business. Sounds similar to what you’re after, and is supposedly excellent to boot. (I have not played it myself).