While movies are great for immersing yourself in situations or narratives that truly remove you from reality, gaming can be on a whole other level as you are in charge of your movement and decisions in that story. While games like fantasy and science fiction can make you feel like a hero that vanquishes foes, horror games do quite the opposite. If you enjoy the adrenaline spike of fear and being in a position where you are almost helpless, these are the best horror games on Android and IOS to appease your desire of dread.
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Dead By Daylight
Dead By Daylight does dive into the horror genre, but not in the way you’d think. It is a player versus player (PVP) game that puts four people on the same team while the fifth player assumes the role as a killer with a few different skills that gives him or her an edge over the four players - think Jason Vorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise.
On a balance perspective, it could sound like the monster being used would either be too overpowered or underpowered, but the game goes through a healthy amount of updates regularly, to ensure that players are having fun with both roles. Although this format of PVP is rather ingenious, it does diminish the horror aspect of the game significantly - would you be more afraid of a monster you didn’t know, or one who is an actual friend? This game is free to play.
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Dead Effect 2
Dead Effect 2 brings terror to the cosmos as players will be forced to deal with extraterrestrial horrors from outer space. The kind of enemies you’d be dealing with are primarily aliens, but infected humans do come into play from time to time. All the exciting horror tropes are packed into this game - from dark corridors to eerie music.
The graphics for a mobile game rivals sci-fi legends like Halo or Half Life, but of course slightly toned down on the mobile platform to enable a smooth experience. The mechanics emulate first person shooters where you, the player, will have an arsenal of weapons to combat these creatures. The game is free to play.
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Distraint: Deluxe Edition
Despite its cartoonish appearance, Distraint is a new horror game that can build itself up to dish out quite a terrifying experience. Players will control their character through a side profile, walkthrough that puts you in incredibly uncomfortable environments like haunted houses, empty cabins, cemeteries and more.
The game doesn’t take the easy way out by stalking the game up with jumpscares; instead it introduces haunting ghosts and vile monstrosities that will make you feel uneasy. You will be pushing through a campaign that can be completed in hours, but the experience is well worth it. The experience is primarily free to play, but getting the Deluxe Edition at USD$4.49 will unlock extra goodies.
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Eyes
With a short and sweet title like Eyes, there isn’t much to work with when reading the title - which is precisely the point. Eyes creates a classic horror house setting where players will have to explore the seemingly empty premise filled with broken items, damaged walls and even dead bodies to find out what exactly is going on.
Falling into the classic horror trope, everything will be empty but eerie enough to keep you on your toes at all times. If you don’t want to let your guard down for even a second and wish to get a good hit of adrenaline from your fears, this is a good game to pick up. The game is free to play.
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Five nights At Freddy’s Series
Five Nights At Freddy’s is a classic and possibly one of the best known horror games in the gaming industry. The series has been insanely successful due to the simplicity of its controls, the reliance on traditional jump scares and rich lore. The player is a nameless night guard that must look after the premise for strange activities. Throughout the game, you will have tools like a flashlight and security cameras to help you survey the area.
Usually, it might sound like an easy task, but random sounds like a creaking door, or the shattering of kitchenware in an empty room are just a couple of the intimidating situations you’ll be put through. The aim of the game is to survive. As the title has attained massive popularity, many content creators cover the series on Youtube, which can give you all the tips and tricks you’ll ever need. The game is priced at USD$2.99.
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Fran Bow Series
If you want a game that encapsulates the creepiness of the horror atmosphere without outright scaring you at specific moments, the Fran Bow series could be what you’re looking for. The game calls for a thoughtful player who enjoys puzzles and investigating clues from horrific situations. The protagonist will use medication to explore alternate worlds with a plethora of off putting creatures, ghosts and monsters. There is blood and gore in this series, but it is done just enough to set the tone, rather than distracting the player from the plot itself. The game is priced at USD$1.96 and requires no in-app purchases.
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Thimbleweed Park
Playing as somewhat of a parallel to Stephen King’s IT series, the game is premised as a dark thriller with components of horror. The park has 80 residents and it is your job to find clues about strange occurrences that have been happening in the town.
You can choose between five playable characters and work with the game’s clue system, varying difficulty levels and more. It’s not meant to be shockingly scary per se, but it does grant a satisfying gaming experience with gothic undertones. This title is the priciest game on the list, costing USD$9.99.
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