Horror games have been known for their atmosphere of terror. In recent years, most of the terror has subsided in lieu of more violence, more blood, more guts, and more over the top dismemberment. With the exception of a few truly terrifying games, like Amnesia: The Dark Decent, and Slender: The Eight Pages, most titles have gone the route of action hero, and less creepy atmosphere. Huntsman: The Orphanage is a newly developed horror game that hopes to recapture the fear.
Horror games have the potential to affect us in ways other genres have yet to discover. Beating a boss might make you feel some sense of triumph, but it pales in comparison to the sheer terror and panic a genuinely scary game can evoke. Fight or flight is based on basic instinct, and this style of game proves flight to feel quite effective, even if it ultimately isn't.
There were quite a few horror games out there this year from indie developers. But a few stood out more than others. Here are the ten horror games that left us shaking in our boots.
GameDynamo - "Halloween is probably one of the best occasions to kick back, turn off the lights, and open up a horror game or two (or three). You'll definitely have quite a few to choose from, too. In terms of horror, 2013's been a pretty fantastic year. Submitted for your pleasure; here are a few of the best releases we've seen so far (this year, anyway)."
The best ones I've played are:
Saturn 9: http://www.fateofthegame.co...
Lakeview Cabin: http://www.fateofthegame.co...
Muse Culture dares to peer into the dark with a preview of Shadow Shifters's upcoming survival horror Huntsman: The Orphanage. Come in before he gets you!
