Horror Games With The Most Complicated Lore

Horror games need a combination of factors, such as dark-world designs, a feeling of powerlessness, great monster designs, and a good story to have a chance at being successful, as the line between scary and accidentally funny can be very thin. Over the last few years, players have been pampered with noteworthy horror titles to give them nightmares.

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Occasionally, developers hit the nail on the head and deliver a masterpiece that is not only scary to play, but also interesting to learn about, as understanding the lore behind the grim world players are exploring can answer several important questions—some of which are key to survival. Here are 5 horror games with the most complicated lore.

5 The Evil Within 2

Amazing Story With Terrifying Creatures

• A story full of plot twists
• Many of the questions from the previous game are answered

Years after the events of the first game, set inside the walls of the Beacon Mental Hospital, leading man Sebastian Castellanos finds himself still haunted by the horrifying experience he went through. Upon being approached by his former partner, Juli Kidman, a series of events will unravel, leading to the plot of The Evil Within 2.

From the mysterious origins of MOBIUS and its not-so-mysterious evil objective of taking control of humanity through STEM to the backstories of many of the game's characters, villains, and creatures, such as Laura, a deformed, twisted reincarnation of Laura Victoriano from the original age, it's undeniable that The Evil Within 2 is lore-rich.

4 Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly

A Twin Sister Story Turned Horror

• The story of the abandoned village and the Crimson Sacrifice Ritual are very complete
• A story of one twin sister trying to rescue the other

The PS2 had some of the most terrifying horror games veteran players ever encountered. While the graphics weren't the best and game mechanics were a little limited at the time, horror developers somehow still managed to deliver spine-chilling moments. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly follows the story of twins Mio and Mayu Akamura in the fictional Japanese region of Minakami.

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3 Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Dark Castle Walls And A Dark Past To Outrun

• Gloom caste setting, ideal for a horror game
• Daniel has many layers to his personality, making him and the lore very interesting

Set in 1839, Amnesia: The Dark Descent will put players in the shoes of the leading character, Daniel. After waking up in a Prussian castle in the middle of nowhere, the young Englishman has no memory of what happened, or how he got there.

Taking place between the events of the short stories Remember, and Waiting for the Rain, Amnesia: The Dark Descent involves a complex storyline that includes the main man Daniel finding a note he wrote for himself to explain how he purposely forced himself to forget his past. Urging him to delve into the castle's Inner Sanctum, a series of horrific events will start to unravel, leading up to discovering more answers behind Daniel's past, and his desperate need to erase it.

2 Silent Hill 2

A Deep Psychological Take On Horror

• The game plays with the premise that everyone is tortured by their own demons
• Rich lore around the accursed town and its inhabitants

Set in the famous town that shares the game's name, Silent Hill 2 follows the story of James Sunderland a man who returns to the forsaken place in search of his wife, Mary. One of the greatest aspects of this game is that it gives players a feeling of powerlessness and a lack of sense of direction, as they can only see their maps when in a properly lit area, or with a flashlight they carry.

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1 Bloodborne

The Grim Story Of A Cursed Town Struck By Disease

• Outstanding monster design, each with a certain level of humanity still left within them
• A carefully crafted world with extensive lore around the plague

It's no secret that the people at FromSoftware know how to make incredible games with rich combat, and a great variety of weapons, spells, and creatures. However, all that pales in comparison to how masterfully they can craft the lore behind the world they're presenting to players with each title they release. Whether it's Elden Ring, the Dark Souls universe, or in this case, Bloodborne, there are always hours of lore awaiting anyone who's interested.

Bloodborne is set in the fictional town of Yharnam which, for many years, has been accursed with a terrible bloodborne illness that turns the infected into vicious beasts. The game is set in a Victorian-like era and has spine-chilling creatures at every corner. As the game progresses, players will encounter several bosses, each with an often tragic backstory that makes them feel human, even when their physical appearance isn't anymore.