Horror and RPG mixes very well. However, there aren’t many games like that, especially not AAA ones. But still, I’ve managed to find 22 amazing horror role playing games. Some are indie, some are using pixel graphics, and some are really old. Yet, you can scratch the horror RPG itch of yours with one or two of these games.
Most horror games are nothing but jump scares. But real horror gourmets know that the real deal horror games or movies doesn’t rely on jump scares. Instead, they use immersion, atmosphere, deep story, and even psychology.
As you can expect, horror RPGs doesn’t rely on jump scares. They are the real deal. So, let’s begin.
1. Pathologic 1 & 2
Pathologic 1 (2005) is a bit old but you can play the 2015 remake called Pathologic Classic HD.
2. Darkest Dungeon 1 & 2
3. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
4. Project Kat
5. Dredge
adventure RPG
6. Darkwood
7. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines
8. Prey
9. Chernobylite
10. Call of Cthulhu®
11. The Sinking City
12. Sunless Sea
13. Vampyr
14. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest
15. Lone Survivor
16. Tales of the Black Forest
17. The Witch’s House
18. World of Horror
19. Scarlet Hollow
20. Dreams in the Witch House
21. Lakeview Cabin 1 & 2
22. Fear & Hunger Termina
dark souls maybe
maybe