Some of the best horror PC games to play right now are Resident Evil Requiem, Silent Hill f, Silent Hill 2, Alien: Isolation, Still Wakes the Deep, Amnesia: The Bunker, Little Nightmares III and Phasmophobia. They range from big action-horror releases to stealth games with no combat at all, and two of them can be played with friends. Most modern horror games need a dedicated graphics card, at least 16GB of memory and plenty of storage to run smoothly.
How We Picked These Horror PC Games
We chose games that are available on Windows PCs and that show the range of the genre: survival horror, psychological horror, stealth and co-op. We left out titles that are no longer easy to buy or play on a modern PC. Before you buy, check each game’s store page for current system requirements and its PEGI rating.
The 8 Best Horror PC Games
Resident Evil Requiem: best for survival horror fans
Capcom’s latest Resident Evil game launched on February 27, 2026. You play as two characters. FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft’s chapters lean into slow, tense survival horror, while Leon S. Kennedy’s are more action-heavy. Grace’s chapters start in first person and Leon’s in third person, but you can switch views for either character. [1]
Silent Hill f: best for psychological horror
NeoBards Entertainment and Konami released Silent Hill f on September 25, 2025. It moves the series to Ebisugaoka, a fictional rural Japanese town in the 1960s, where you play high school student Hinako Shimizu. There are no firearms. Instead, you get melee combat built around dodging and parrying, with weapons that wear out as you use them. [2]
Silent Hill 2: best remake
Bloober Team’s remake of the 2001 classic arrived on PC on October 8, 2024. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it follows James Sunderland into the fog-covered town of Silent Hill after he gets a letter from his late wife. It uses a modern third-person camera and reworked combat. [3]
Alien: Isolation: best stealth horror
Creative Assembly’s Alien: Isolation came out in 2014 and is still a stealth benchmark. As Amanda Ripley, you hide in lockers and under desks while an alien that can’t be killed hunts you by sight and sound. Its behavior changes as it encounters you, so no two runs feel quite the same. [4]
Still Wakes the Deep: best for players who don’t want combat
The Chinese Room’s Still Wakes the Deep launched on June 18, 2024. It’s set on a North Sea oil rig in December 1975. You play an electrician trying to escape a disaster, and you can’t fight back. Instead, you get through by hiding, distracting creatures and solving environmental puzzles. [5]
Amnesia: The Bunker: best for unpredictable scares
Frictional Games released Amnesia: The Bunker on June 6, 2023. You’re a French soldier in 1916, trapped in a World War I bunker with a creature that hates light. You have to keep the generator fueled. When it runs dry, the lights go out and the creature starts actively hunting you. Supplies are placed at random, so each playthrough feels different. [6]
Little Nightmares III: best for co-op with a friend
Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco released Little Nightmares III on October 10, 2025. You can play solo with an AI companion or team up with a friend in online co-op. It’s a good pick for players who prefer eerie atmosphere to gore. [7]
Phasmophobia: best for group game nights
Kinetic Games’ Phasmophobia first came to Windows in September 2020. Up to four players work together as ghost hunters, using in-game equipment to identify what’s haunting each location. It also supports virtual reality (VR) for even more immersive scares. [8]
Horror PC Games at a Glance
| Game | PC release | Perspective | Combat | Play mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | 2026 | First or third person | Yes | Single-player |
| Silent Hill f | 2025 | Third person | Melee only | Single-player |
| Little Nightmares III | 2025 | Side view | Limited | Solo or 2-player online co-op |
| Silent Hill 2 | 2024 | Third person | Yes | Single-player |
| Still Wakes the Deep | 2024 | First person | No | Single-player |
| Amnesia: The Bunker | 2023 | First person | Limited | Single-player |
| Phasmophobia | 2020 | First person | No | Up to 4-player co-op, VR support |
| Alien: Isolation | 2014 | First person | Limited | Single-player |
What PC Do You Need for Horror Games?
Horror games depend on lighting, shadows and sound to build tension, so your hardware has a big effect on the experience. As an example, the official PC requirements for Silent Hill 2 call for at least 12GB of memory, a graphics card with 8GB of video memory (VRAM) and 50GB of free storage. For the recommended settings, that rises to 16GB of memory and Windows 11. [9]
Here’s what to look for:
- A dedicated graphics card: Smooth frame rates and detailed lighting need a dedicated GPU, not just integrated graphics.
- At least 16GB of memory: This is the recommended amount for many current releases.
- A fast SSD with room to spare: Big releases can take up 50GB or more, and an SSD cuts loading times.
- A display with good contrast: Dark scenes are easier to read on a screen with deep blacks.
- A good gaming headset: Footsteps, breathing and distant noises are often your only warning.
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Check the PEGI Rating Before You Play
In the UK, video games carry PEGI age labels. PEGI has been the legally enforceable rating system for games there since July 30, 2012. [10] The labels are 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18. The packaging may also show content descriptors, including Fear/Horror and Violence. Many horror games carry a PEGI 16 or PEGI 18 label, so check the rating on the store page before you buy a game for a younger player.
Tips for a Scarier Game Night
- Turn the lights down: It makes dark scenes easier to see and much more atmospheric.
- Wear a headset: Directional audio helps you tell where a threat is coming from. Browse [LINK: HyperX gaming headsets].
- Check your controls: A responsive mouse matters when you need to react fast. Read about HyperX gaming mouse innovations.
- Update your graphics drivers: Do this before launching a new release to avoid stutters and crashes. Get them from [LINK: HP Support drivers page].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best horror PC game for beginners?
Still Wakes the Deep and Little Nightmares III are good horror PC games for beginners. Still Wakes the Deep has no combat, and Little Nightmares III can be played with a friend in online co-op.
What are the best co-op horror games on PC?
Phasmophobia supports up to four players in co-op and also supports VR. Little Nightmares III supports two-player online co-op.
How much memory do I need for horror games on PC?
Many recent horror games on PC recommend 16GB of memory. The official recommended requirements for Silent Hill 2, for example, list 16GB of memory and a graphics card with 8GB of VRAM.
Can I play horror games on a laptop?
Yes, a gaming laptop with a dedicated graphics card, at least 16GB of memory and an SSD can run most modern horror games. Check each game’s minimum and recommended requirements before you buy.
What does the PEGI Fear/Horror descriptor mean?
The PEGI Fear/Horror descriptor tells you a game contains images or sounds that may frighten or disturb players. PEGI age labels are the legally enforceable rating system for video games in the UK.
About the Author
Jolene Dobbin is a contributing writer for HP Tech@Work. Jolene is an East Coast-based writer with experience creating strategic messaging, marketing, and sales content for companies in the high-tech industry.
