Here are five terrifying horror games that are sure to keep you up at night:

1. Silent Hill 2

Arguably one of the most unsettling horror games of all time, Silent Hill 2 immerses players in a world of psychological terror. Set in a fog-covered town, you play as James Sunderland, who is searching for his deceased wife. The game expertly combines disturbing imagery, eerie sound design, and a deep psychological narrative that leaves a lasting impact.

2. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

With its shift to a first-person perspective, Resident Evil 7 reignites the franchise’s horror roots, placing you in the shoes of Ethan Winters as he navigates the nightmarish Baker family estate. The game’s atmosphere, grotesque creatures, and horrifying encounters keep players on edge throughout.

3. Amnesia: The Dark Descent

In Amnesia: The Dark Descent, you awaken in a dark, abandoned castle with no memory of your past. The game thrives on psychological horror and stealth, making you feel utterly powerless as you encounter monstrous entities. The tension is unrelenting, and the game’s puzzles and eerie soundscapes only increase the terror.

4. Outlast

Set in an insane asylum, Outlast places players in the role of an investigative journalist, Miles Upshur. Armed with only a night-vision camera, you explore dark, foreboding halls as you uncover horrifying secrets. The lack of weapons or combat mechanics forces you to rely on stealth, heightening the fear of being pursued by dangerous inmates.

5. PT (Playable Teaser)

Though it was never fully released, PT (developed by Kojima Productions and Guillermo del Toro) remains one of the scariest experiences in gaming. The game loops players through the same hallway in a seemingly ordinary house, where eerie events occur, and the boundaries of reality blur. Its mind-bending story and terrifying atmosphere make it a truly nightmare-inducing experience.

These games are not for the faint of heart, with their ability to tap into your deepest fears and keep you looking over your shoulder long after you’ve put the controller down.