Best Games To Play With The Lights Off

Lighting and shadows are such a big part of horror gaming, both in and outside of the digital world. In a brightly lit room, the effect of a moody, gloomy atmosphere is diminished. Cut those lights and play only by the glow of your TV or PC monitor, and you’ll be sucked into the horrors unfolding in front of you.

With the right horror game, playing in a dark room can amplify tension. So you don’t have to scour the library of scary titles, we’ve put together the best games to play with the lights off.