Horror games had a solid outing in 2024, with titles ranging from AAA games like Senua's Sage: Hellblade 2 and the Until Dawn Remake to indie horror games like Crow Country and Fear the Spotlight. Out of all the horror games released in 2024, none was likely as exciting as Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 Remake, which revived the beloved franchise in a huge way, going on to earn several nominations at The Game Awards 2024. While the horror gaming line-up for 2025 isn't as clear yet as some would hope, there still seems to be a lot of solid games for fans to sink their teeth into in the new year.
The horror game genre is in somewhat of a state of limbo at the moment, with a steady stream of massive titles releasing in recent years and a variety of highly anticipated titles still without release dates. This in-between period can still be an exciting time for horror game fans, especially with several brand-new projects on the horizon. While 2025 might be a stronger year in terms of horror game news than actual releases, there should still be plenty available to send shivers down players' spines.
The 10 Best Horror Games of 2024
2024 has been great for horror games, with these 10 titles standing out as the best experiences to be had in the genre this year.
Major Horror Games Slated for a 2025 Release
- Cronos: The New Dawn – TBA 2025
- Dark Fracture – TBA 2025
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 – TBA 2025
- Dying Light: The Beast – Summer 2025
- Little Nightmares 3 – TBA 2025
- The Occultist – TBA 2025
- Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 – January 2025
- Post Trauma – TBA 2025
- Ritual Tides – TBA 2025
- Tenebris Somnia – TBA 2025
- Tormented Souls 2 – TBA 2025
Major Upcoming Horror Games Without Release Dates
- Alien: Isolation 2
- ILL
- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
- Nowhere
- OD
- Reanimal
- Resident Evil 9
- Routine
- Silent Hill f
- Silent Hill Townfall
While most 2025 horror games currently lack a firm release date, there are several standout games that should be released next year. Beyond the coming year, there are even more highly anticipated titles in the pipeline that will likely receive some sort of update in 2025. Although the future of the horror game genre seems a bit unclear, the foundation has been laid for 2025 to still be a great time to be a fan of the genre.
Resident Evil 9 May Get a Reveal in 2025
Resident Evil 9 Rumors Will Likely Come to a Head
The Resident Evil franchise is a pillar of the horror game genre as one of its foundational series, and all eyes are on Capcom to announce what fans can expect from the series next. Following 2021's Resident Evil Village and 2023's Resident Evil 4 Remake, 2025 seems to align with the release schedule for a new entry in the series. However, Capcom has remained tight-lipped about Resident Evil 9's development beyond confirmation that it is in production with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard director Koshi Nakanishi at the helm.
A lack of concrete details about Resident Evil 9 hasn't stopped the rumor mill from firing on all cylinders over the past year. Resident Evil 9 rumors and leaks include details like the return of Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine as protagonists, to an open-world map set on an island in the South Pacific. Even if Resident Evil 9 isn't released in 2025, the increasing number of leaks and rumors surrounding the title suggest fans could at least be in for an official reveal in the coming year.
Konami Could Provide Updates on Silent Hill f and Silent Hill Townfall
After the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the Series Could Carry the Hype into 2025
Along with Resident Evil, another titan of classic horror games is back at the forefront of the genre again with the Silent Hill 2 Remake reviving Konami's dormant series. In addition to the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Konami has announced more projects from the series are in the works with Silent Hill f and Silent Hill Townfall. While little is known about these titles, 2025 seems like the perfect year to capitalize on the hype from Silent Hill 2 and provide fans with an update on the progress of these brand-new entries.
Silent Hill 2 Remake DLC Would Have the Lion's Share of Potential
While one piece of new content would be a predictable addition to the Silent Hill 2 remake in the future, there are far more possibilities at hand.
Bloober Team is Poised for Another Big Year in 2025
Multiple Projects from Bloober Team Are in Development
After the very positive reception Silent Hill 2 received in 2024, developer Bloober Team has made a name for itself in the horror gaming community. With multiple projects from the developer on the horizon, 2025 could be a big year for the studio if these can capture the same level of acclaim the Silent Hill 2 Remake did. One title Bloober Team has slated for a 2025 release is Cronos: The New Dawn, which looks to draw inspiration from series like Dead Space and Resident Evil. The other major title Bloober Team has in the works is a mysterious collaboration with Nintendo known only as "Project M," which will hopefully have a light shed on it in 2025.
Bloober Team also has two unnamed projects in development: "Project C" and "Project R," in partnership with Private Division and Skybound Entertainment, respectively.
Dead By Daylight Has Some Major Crossovers Coming in 2025
Some Highly-Anticipated Crossover Content Will Be Hitting Dead By Daylight
Dead By Daylight has become renowned for its big-name collaborations, which include additions from Alan Wake, Dungeons and Dragon, Tomb Raider, and Castlevania in 2024. The asymmetrical horror multiplayer game is set to receive what could be some of its biggest collaborations yet in 2025, with the year starting with a Junji Ito crossover, as well as the highly-anticipated Five Nights at Freddy's crossover coming sometime in Summer 2025 as well. While it's not yet known what these crossovers will entail, fans can likely expect to see new killers and survivors from these respective collaborations.
The Dark Pictures Anthology is Set to Kick Off Season 2 with Directive 8020
Supermassive Games is Dipping its Toes into the Sci-Fi Horror Genre
After The Dark Pictures Anthology capped off its first season of games with the release of The Devil in Me in 2022, many fans were left wondering what would be in store for season 2. The first game of this upcoming season, Directive 8020, is set for a 2025 release, though the specific date is unknown. The game will star Lashana Lynch and features a real-time alien threat inspired by the likes of The Thing and the Alien franchise.
Kojima Productions' OD Might See an Update
The Bizarre Horror Title from Hideo Kojima Still Has Major Questions Surrounding It
Renowned gaming auteur Hideo Kojima could be delivering fans a massive 2025 with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach planned to release next year. However, the more exciting title for horror fans will likely be Kojima Productions' OD, which was first revealed at The Game Awards 2023. Although little is known about the game beyond its initial live-action reveal trailer, Kojima promises that the game will produce an entirely new kind of media—a tantalizing prospect that will hopefully be elaborated upon in 2025.
2025 Should Continue to Be Exciting for Indie Horror Game Fans
The Indie Horror Scene Should Thrive Once Again in 2025
The backbone of the horror gaming community is its indie developers, with dozens of indie horror titles filling fans with terror each year. There are already some intriguing indie horror titles slated for a 2025 release, including Tenebris Somnia from New Blood Interactive—the publisher behind games like Faith: The Unholy Trinity, Dusk, and Gloomwood. Post Trauma is another 2025 indie horror title fans should keep an eye on after its release was delayed out of 2024 and into the new year.
Silent Hill 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Prequel(s)
- Silent Hill
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- PC Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
