Will it be too much to say if we tell you that we have had a wave of some spine-chilling horror games this year? Be it in terms of some terrifying remakes like Silent Hill 2 or fresh releases, the genre saw some major revitalization. The horror we experienced this year in terms of games came as scary narratives and psychological terror and not just some random jumpscares. We have had some major horror games that found a place in the hearts of the players. Here, we have listed a few such horror games of 2024 that were most played.
Mouthwashing
Are you a fan of narratives that build psychological tension and deep terror? Then, Mouthwashing is the game for you. Developed by Wrong Organ, it begins with a warning, “Just Play, Read Nothing”. This reminds us of the Netflix Release Incantation, where the protagonist draws you into reading spells.
Though the game does not look horrifying explicitly, it takes us through a multitude of emotions as we enter into an existential crisis, stuck on a cargo ship with mere mouthwashes. The game makes you, the protagonist player, run errands in the crashed ship, and as the story builds, we find ourselves stuck in a mental loop that just appears inescapable. All in all, Mouthwashing is one of the top horror releases for 2024 as it takes a toll on you with its deeply embedded psychological terror.
Slitterhead
Horror does not need to always come in the form of scary narratives. Sometimes, it’s fleshy figures that grasp your soul. Though Slitterhead lacks a gripping narrative, something is creepingly bizarre about it. Developed by Bokeh Game Studio, Slitterhead is precisely bold. The game has something unknowable and incomprehensible about it. As the players go around hijacking bodies and monsters, wearing human-like skin appear, the vibe entirely turns spooky. The game fits very well in the horror genre where the figures stay with you as a nightmare. All these points make Slitterhead one of the best horror games to play in 2024.
Crow Country
Remember those classic horror games from 90’s? Crow Country reminds you exactly of them. It comes as a tribute to those cult classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. The game has a retro aesthetic to it. It comes with a camera lingering overhead giving a top view with 360-degree rotation. With little to no inventory space, the game successfully creates a spooky vibe.
Set in an abandoned theme park, Mara, the protagonist investigates strange reports as a part of her mission. As she furthers her investigation, she stumbles upon ruined rides, strange offices, and humanoid monsters. Such a spooky atmosphere with a retro touch takes us back in time, giving us a ride in pure nostalgia with equal parts of horror in it. All of this together brings Crow Country to our list of most-played horror games of 2024.
Still Wakes the Deep
Still Wakes the Deep runs on the tried and tested formula to generate horror, the theme of Man vs. dark or Evil. Set in a gruesome environment of a collapsing rig, the lead, Caz McLeary is shown combatting monsters. The spine-chilling atmosphere of the game with a setting of 1970s Britain not only evokes horror but nostalgia, making Still Wakes the Deep one of the most played horror games in 2024.
Silent Hill 2
Yes, we kept the best game for the last. This re-make of the classic horror game, Silent Hill is probably the best homage makers could ever give after 23 years of its release. Though Silent Hill 2 evokes the same dread and fear, it comes with its modern-day advancements like the use of 3D camera.
Silent Hill 2 is by far the best, most played survival-based horror game of 2024. With foggy streets and broken hospital walls, it creates the exact spine-chilling, dread-inducing fear that is needed in horror games. As the protagonist journeys through the broken buildings in search of his deceased wife, the narrative comes strikingly messing up with the player’s mind. Survival becomes a far-fetched dream in a setting with distorted monsters coming your way, making Silent Hill 2 the most loved horror game of 2024.
Summary
As we have seen the most loved horror games of 2024, we can definitely say that this year has been a boon for gamers who love horror games. We have had some classic remakes along with new, latest releases in the horror gaming space. Be it compelling, spooky narratives, psychological horror, or dread-inducing survival horror, we got several such games this year.
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