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Top-hated horror games of all time from Metacritic users

  • Writer: Rodrigo Banzato
    Rodrigo Banzato
  • 4 days ago
  • 3 min read

Here is the list of 20 horror games with their release dates, Metacritic user scores, and a brief summary of what players said about each game:


1. Resident Evil 4 (2005) - 9.2/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A game-changer in the survival horror genre, with intense action and a gripping storyline."

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monster giant vs Leon


2. The Last of Us (2013) - 9.3/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A masterpiece of storytelling and character development, with a deep and emotional narrative."

girl and dad in last of us 2


3. Silent Hill 2 (2001) - 9.1/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A classic horror game that still holds up today, with a haunting atmosphere and deep storyline."

silent hill 2 original


4. Amnesia: The Dark Descent (2010) - 9.0/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A terrifying game that will keep you up at night, with a focus on sanity and psychological horror."

Amnesia: The Dark Descent room horror


5. Outlast (2013) - 8.9/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A intense and frightening game that will test your nerves, with a focus on stealth and survival."

outlast corridor dark


6. Alien: Isolation (2014) - 8.8/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A tense and fearful game that captures the atmosphere of the Alien franchise, with a focus on survival and stealth."

Futuristic corridor with eerie lighting. A green radar display in the foreground, figure in shadow. "Synthetic Storage" text visible.


7. The Evil Within (2014) - 8.4/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A fun and frightening game with a complex storyline and intense action sequences."

A person in a trench coat stands in a dimly lit control room with multiple green-tinted monitors. Tense atmosphere.


8. Five Nights at Freddy's (2014) - 8.3/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A unique and terrifying game that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a focus on survival and strategy."

Yellow animatronic holds a cupcake with a candle in a dimly lit kitchen. Text "Let's Eat!" on its bib. Mood is eerie.


9. Condemned (2005) - 8.6/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A gritty and intense game with a focus on melee combat and psychological horror."

condemned

10. SOMA (2015) - 8.5/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A thought-provoking game with a deep storyline and atmospheric tension, that explores the nature of consciousness and humanity."

Dark control room with glowing screens and abandoned chairs. A cracked window separates viewers from illuminated, colorful screen patterns. Eerie mood.


11. The Last of Us Part II (2020) - 9.5/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A masterpiece of storytelling and character development, with a deep and emotional narrative that will leave you breathless."

The Last of Us Part II (2020)


12. - 8.8/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A intense and frightening game with a focus on survival and strategy, set in a creepy and atmospheric sci-fi world."

A suited figure wields a weapon, aiming at a grotesque creature in a dim, industrial setting. "Dead Space" text at the bottom.


13. Alan Wake II (2023) - 9.0/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A thrilling game with a complex storyline and atmospheric tension, that explores the nature of reality and fiction."

FBI agent with a gun approaches the ivy-covered Cauldron Lake General Store. A shadowy figure stands in the doorway. Ominous mood.


14. - 9.2/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A classic horror game with a unique sanity system and deep storyline, that explores the nature of madness and reality."

Eternal Darkness


15. Dino Crisis 2 (2000) - 8.1/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A fun and action-packed game with a focus on survival and strategy, set in a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs."

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16. - 8.0/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A haunting and atmospheric game that explores the nature of faith and family, with a focus on storytelling and psychological horror."

Devotion (2019)


17. Sons of the Forest (2023) - 8.5/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A survival game with a focus on building and exploration, set in a creepy and atmospheric world filled with cannibals and mutants."

ons of the Forest (2023)


18. - 8.4/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A return to form for the Resident Evil series, with a focus on survival horror and atmospheric tension."

Silhouetted figure stands before an abandoned, eerie mansion at sunrise. Overgrown plants and bare trees enhance the foreboding atmosphere.


19. - 8.8/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A terrifying game that will keep you up at night, with a focus on sanity and psychological horror."

Amnesia: Rebirth (2020)


20. Visage (2020) - 8.9/10 (Metacritic users)

- "A haunting and atmospheric game with a focus on exploration and survival, set in a creepy and ever-changing world."

Dark, shadowy figure with long, claw-like hands stands ominously in a dimly lit hallway. Framed pictures on walls add to the eerie mood.


Note that these summaries are based on general player opinions and may not reflect the full range of opinions on each game.

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