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Top 7 Scariest Video Games That Will Give You Nightmares

Scariest Video Games That Will Give You Nightmares

By brianmiller007Published about a year ago 4 min read
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Are you ready for some spine-tingling horror? Whether it's Halloween or not, there's never a bad time to play some of the most terrifying video games of all time. From exploring spooky mansions to wandering creepy insane asylums, there's an abundance of horror games that will have you sleeping with the lights on. If you want to enjoy these horror games without disturbing the peace and quiet of your surroundings, you may want to consider investing in one of the quietest gaming laptops on the market.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

One of the best horror games of all time, Amnesia is a game like no other. You play as Daniel, an unsuspecting character who finds himself in a spooky mansion with no memory of how he got there. You must piece together his memory to stop the evil Alexander from destroying the world. The mansion itself is very creepy, with dimly lit rooms and disturbing artwork around every corner. To add to the horror, monsters chase you every five seconds which you cannot fight, so you must run and hide. The game also has a sanity meter, which, if it gets too low, can make you go mad and eventually kill you.

F.E.A.R

First Encounter Assault Recon, or F.E.A.R, is a first-person shooter that promises to be a simple game. However, as soon as you start playing, you find yourself in crazy town with Alma and Paxton Fettel, who both want you dead. Paxton tries to kill you with a psychically controlled army, while Alma simply wants to give you a heart-attack by doing creepy ghost girl things every so often. You are part of a Recon team sent in to stop Fettel, and everything goes to hell in a hand basket. You spend most of your time fighting off mind-controlled clones and shooting at shadows, lights, and ladders.

P.T

P.T is a nightmare-inducing horror game that is sure to scare even the bravest gamers. The game takes place in a never-ending corridor of terror that is also haunted by a dead woman who will break your neck as soon as look at you. Her unbearable cries will follow you around while you try to puzzle your way out of the endless nightmare.

Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation is a game that plays on everyone's fear of aliens. Forget ghosts and zombies; this one alien will have you quivering in your spacesuit before you can say Jonesy. The game works because it taps into this fear. It takes forever to finish simply because you want to hide in every single cupboard and locker you can find. When you aren't being chased by the alien, you're being hunted down by creepy killer androids.

Resident Evil

Resident Evil is a classic horror game that knows its stuff. You play as a member of S.T.A.R.S, and you end up stranded in a creepy old mansion that has so many puzzles you'll wonder how anyone could manage to live day to day, let alone get out. You are set upon by a plethora of zombie-like creatures all trying to kill you. If that isn't enough to give you nightmares, then the jump scare with the dogs definitely will.

Outlast

Outlast is the game for you if you want to wander around a spooky-looking insane asylum just for fun. Playing as a journalist, you are completely unarmed except for your trusty camera. You must find your way inside and find out the terrible goings-on. But, of course, it isn't that simple. You'll soon find yourself in a relentless nightmare of tortured inmates and inmates that like torture. You'll also encounter random jump scares when you open doors or walk around a corner.

Until Dawn

Until Dawn is a game that takes inspiration from classic horror movies and puts you in control of a group of teenagers on a weekend trip to a remote cabin. As the game progresses, you'll make choices that affect the outcome of the story and the fate of the characters. The game's graphics are stunning, and the performances by the actors are top-notch. Until Dawn is a unique horror game experience that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Conclusion

Horror games have been around for decades, and they continue to evolve and terrify us to this day. Whether you're a seasoned horror game veteran or a newcomer to the genre, there are plenty of games out there that are sure to scare you silly. From the classic Resident Evil to the modern Until Dawn, there's something for everyone in the world of horror games. So turn off the lights, put on your headphones, and get ready to experience some of the scariest games of all time.

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