10 Best Horror Games To Grab On Steam Sale This Halloween

Halloween is almost here, so hopefully, you've already made plans for this weekend and decorated your room for the occasion. Steam Scream Fest is back for its fifth edition, running from October 26 to November 2. As usual, you'll find a wide variety of games, from classic solo experiences to co-op shooters, zombie games, and more. With prices slashed by up to 90%, it's the perfect chance to get into the spooky spirit and find a game that suits your taste.

We've put together a curated selection of games, from AAA hits to indie gems, all at great prices. Scroll down to check out our picks.

Resident Evil 4

Sure, it's an obvious choice, but if you haven't played it yet and enjoy stories involving religious cults, now is a great time to join Leon S. Kennedy on his mission to a remote European village to rescue the president's kidnapped daughter. Great replayability, amazing combat, cool sound design, and a very atmospheric setting.

The Outlast Trials

As a prequel to both Outlast and Outlast 2, this game follows test subjects unwillingly recruited into a mysterious Cold War experiment. If you've ever wanted to experience an immersive escape room with your long-distance friends, this is a great choice, though you can also play it solo. Both original games are currently on sale as well.

Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight probably needs no introduction. This decade-old asymmetrical multiplayer horror game is still going strong, delivering a tense, strategic cat-and-mouse experience that keeps players coming back for more. The latest update has just dropped, bringing Art the Clown into the Fog alongside Sienna Shaw, who's ready to face the nightmare.

Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 is another great remake of a cult classic worth catching up on. No occult conspiracies here, it tells a pretty intimate story. The remake brings changes to the gameplay, level design, and overall tone, and not all the symbolism is there: some of it is different. Both games have scenes the other one doesn't, so see it for yourself.

Phasmophobia

Here's another great game to enjoy with friends if you're looking for a few scares. Your team has to investigate paranormal activity using all the ghost-hunting equipment, including voice recognition, at your disposal and gather as much evidence as possible. Phasmophobia offers plenty of variety, replayability, and a wonderfully eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge.

Dead Island 2

Ghosts are great, but we can't forget zombie lovers. Dead Island 2 throws you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse, offering brutal combat, plenty of gore, and a fun, action-packed sandbox experience instead of gloomy survival horror. Co-op is completely optional, so you can enjoy the game solo or team up with up to two friends.

The Walking Dead

Telltale's The Walking Dead is set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman's comic book series but follows a different story with its own characters. As you'd expect from Telltale, it offers an interactive narrative where your choices shape the story and its characters across four seasons. With The Wolf Among Us 2 and a remaster of the first game on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get into the Telltale mood and experience Clementine's journey.

The Forest

All the classic horror elements are here, from jump scares and unpredictable enemies to realistic violence, mutilation, and gore. The enemies are seriously unpredictable: they'll stalk you, coordinate their attacks, mourn fallen companions, or retreat when outnumbered, making every encounter unpredictable. And unlike many sandbox survival games, there's also a story with a very eerie twist.

Signalis

If you enjoy retro survival horror, this one is worth checking out: Signalis features a strict six-slot inventory, puzzles, and a signature in-game radio. It also tells a very emotional sci-fi story about a biosynthetic android searching for her human partner across a surreal, dystopian facility.

Omori

Behind its cute, colorful dream world lies a dark psychological story about trauma and grief, following a teenage boy hiding the secret of his older sister's accidental death. The game's unique combat system lets you use skills and items to change the emotions of both allies and enemies to gain an advantage in battle.