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\n\t\tWhat will you be playing this Halloween? (IllFonic\/Blumhouse Games\/Capcom\/Metro)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tWhat will you be playing this Halloween? (IllFonic\/Blumhouse Games\/Capcom\/Metro)<\/p>\n
GameCentral braves the spookiest of 2026\u2019s video game releases to find the year\u2019s best horror games, which include the latest Resident Evil<\/a> and two based on beloved movie franchises.<\/p>\n With the sun setting later and the air turning crisper, it\u2019s safe to say that autumn is here and perfectly timed for the week of Halloween<\/a>. And if you\u2019re already huddled underneath a blanket or bed cover, you may as well partake in some fantastically frightening horror video games<\/a>.<\/p>\n We already discussed the renaissance of gaming\u2019s horror genre last year<\/a> and, so far, it\u2019s proving not to be a flash in the pan, as 2026 has seen a bevy of new releases and remasters.<\/p>\n So much so that, in our bid to list the best of the bunch, we really had to whittle down our options to just 10, both from the big name publishers and smaller indie studios.<\/p>\n Some we\u2019ve already reviewed, some we missed the first time and have only recently caught up on, but all are guaranteed to make the cold nights a little creepier.<\/p>\n One quick caveat: we are strictly focusing on brand new games that launched this year, so no updated re-releases or multiformat ports.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tWant GTA 6 news?\t\t\t<\/p>\n Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter<\/a> for the latest GTA 6 news, reviews of new games you should play and exclusive analysis of the biggest stories of the week.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Crisol: Theater Of Idols<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC<\/p>\n Back in July, Spanish developer Vermila Studios laid off staff and admitted it\u2019ll very likely shut down<\/a>, after lacklustre sales for its debut game Crisol: Theater Of Idols. An absolutely tragic end as Crisol is one of the best survival horror games of the year.<\/p>\n Its Spanish setting may draw Resident Evil 4<\/a> comparisons, but Crisol\u2019s atmosphere and monster designs are very much its own and it has a neat gimmick where your health bar also serves as ammo for your guns, which ratchets up the tension and demands you play smartly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Reanimal<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to brave the unknown horrors with a friend by your side, or simply want a spooky alternative to Split Fiction<\/a>, then Reanimal<\/a>, the newest release from Tarsier Studios (which made the first two<\/a> Little Nightmares games<\/a>), could be the game for you.<\/p>\n Admittedly, its puzzles rely a little too much on trial and error, but much like Tarsier\u2019s previous work it boasts some immaculate atmosphere and environmental storytelling, that\u2019s bound to send a shiver down your spine. It\u2019s also currently discounted across<\/a> digital<\/a> stores<\/a> (except for Switch 2 for some reason) to just \u00a326.24.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Resident Evil Requiem<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC<\/p>\n Perhaps the most obvious inclusion on this list, Resident Evil Requiem<\/a> isn\u2019t just one of 2026\u2019s best horror games but one of the best Resident Evil games ever, thanks to its two protagonists, Grace and Leon, offering tense survival horror gameplay and schlocky action in equal measure.<\/p>\n Some of Grace\u2019s sections are genuinely frightening and while Leon dropping cheesy one liners and roundhouse kicking zombies can feel tonally dissonant, Resident Evil\u2019s always been a bit like this. The Leon Must Die Forever roguelike minigame is also a nice post-launch addition.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC<\/p>\n Although we\u2019re focusing on entirely new releases for this list, we must make an exception for the remake of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly<\/a>, which successfully updates one of gaming\u2019s best horror adventures for the modern age.<\/p>\n The reworked camera for exorcising ghosts is a bit too powerful for its own good, but there\u2019s a welcome lack of handholding and the scares are on point, all without relying on any gore. The new story elements are a natural fit too, doing a good job of expanding on certain characters without feeling like unwanted padding.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Directive 8020<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC<\/p>\n Given there was a near four year gap between this and Supermassive Games\u2019 last Dark Pictures Anthology title, it\u2019s hard to say sci-fi themed instalment Directive 8020<\/a> was entirely worth the wait, as it\u2019s probably the weakest of the series and led to a lot of layoffs at the developer.<\/p>\n However, so long as you go in expecting a rigidly linear experience, this is an impressive spooky horror game thanks to its The Thing inspired monster and some unexpected story twists. Its Turning Point mechanic is definitely a highlight, allowing you to revisit your choices to see what the alternative outcome would be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Halloween: The Game<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC<\/p>\n The latest asymmetrical multiplayer horror game from IllFonic, which made the Friday The 13th<\/a> and Killer Klowns From Outer Space<\/a> games, Halloween: The Game is the one to play if you want to spend the season hanging out with friends.<\/p>\n You\u2019re absolutely getting an authentic Halloween experience with this one, thanks to John Carpenter\u2019s involvement (he even worked on the music), with one player controlling the unkillable Michael Meyers while four hapless civilians must elude him and contact the police before they\u2019re all picked off.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Silent Hill: Townfall<\/p>\n PlayStation 5 and PC<\/p>\n It may not reach the same highs as the Silent Hill 2 remake<\/a> or Silent Hill f<\/a>, but this doesn\u2019t make Silent Hill: Townfall<\/a> any less of a worthy addition to the series, and bodes well for Konami\u2019s plans to have a new Silent Hill game out every year<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s admittedly lacking in wholly new ideas (which is a problem Resident Evil Requiem has too) but its portable TV, that lets you track where nearby monsters are, is a welcome gimmick and its attempts at horror are very effective, propped up by strong performances from its main cast.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Clive Barker\u2019s Hellraiser: Revival<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC<\/p>\n For what is the first ever Hellraiser video game<\/a>, this is an impressively strong and authentic showing. It helps that Clive Barker himself consulted on the story and Doug Bradley reprised his iconic role as Pinhead, who\u2019s as imposing and entertaining as always.<\/p>\n The action gameplay is a little ropey, but the use of the Configuration box for puzzle solving and combat isclever and it perfectly replicates the tone and atmosphere of the movies, right down to its excessive but smart handling of sexual themes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Silver Pines<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC<\/p>\n An intriguing mix of Metroidvania and survival horror, Silver Pines is a solid debut from indie studio Wych Elm Games and definitely one for fans of Twin Peaks, which has long been a popular source of inspiration for video games.<\/p>\n It\u2019s almost like a 2D Resident Evil in how you need to manage your limited inventory, scavenge resources, and solve puzzles while fending off monsters in your search for a missing musician. The rotoscoped animation is also very nice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Tenebris Somnia<\/p>\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC<\/p>\n Although Tenebris Somnia\u2019s most prominent selling point is its high production, live action cut scenes, which evoke old FMV games like Night Trap, this isn\u2019t just an interactive movie.<\/p>\n Most of your time will be spent avoiding monsters and solving puzzles in traditional survival horror fare, all dressed up in nostalgically pleasing 16-bit graphics. On Steam<\/a>, you can grab this game in a bundle with either Silver Pines or last year\u2019s fantastic horror role-player Look Outside<\/a>.<\/p>\n Email\u00a0gamecentral@metro.co.uk<\/a>, leave a comment below,\u00a0follow us on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n To submit Inbox letters and Reader\u2019s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our\u00a0Submit Stuff page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our Gaming page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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