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October’s Spooky Season: Horror Games for the Not-So-Brave

As the air grows cooler and the leaves turn golden, the urge to settle in with a warm beverage and a seasonally fitting game is at an all-time high. But for those who aren’t necessarily fans of the jump-out-of-your-seat variety, what’s a horror-game enthusiast to do this Halloween season?

Horror Games for the Horror-Curious

Fear not – we’ve curated a list of 13 horror-tinged games that will satisfy your spooky cravings without sending you running for the hills. Our selection of games ranges from light atmospheric eeriness to heavier, creepier scares, without being outright terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just looking to dip your toes into the genre, we’ve got you covered.

Games for the Horror Wimps

Here are our picks for horror games that won’t keep you up at night:

• Cuphead: A side-scrolling action game with a spooky art style, Cuphead is more a puzzle than a scare-fest.
• Gone Home: An exploration game with a creepy atmosphere, Gone Home is more suspenseful than outright frightening.
• What Remains of Edith Finch: A narrative-driven game that’s more about storytelling than scares, What Remains of Edith Finch is a beautiful and haunting experience.
• The Sexy Brutale: A puzzle-adventure game with a Victorian-era setting, The Sexy Brutale is more quirky than terrifying.
• The Witness: A first-person puzzle game with a mysterious atmosphere, The Witness is more thought-provoking than frightening.
• The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: A story-driven game with a focus on exploration, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is more eerie than intense.
• The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker: A murder-mystery game with a psychological twist, The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is more mind-bending than spooky.
• The Sinking City: An open-world game with a private investigator theme, The Sinking City is more gritty than gory.
• The Council: A narrative-driven game with a focus on diplomacy and debate, The Council is more cerebral than creepy.
• The Darkside Detective: A point-and-click adventure game with a creepy atmosphere, The Darkside Detective is more atmospheric than intense.
• Virginia: A narrative-driven game with a focus on exploration, Virginia is more a slow-burning thriller than a jump-scare fest.
• The Station: A sci-fi survival game with a creepy setting, The Station is more suspenseful than terrifying.

A Horror Game for Every Level of Fear

Each game on this list has been ranked by our horror wimp’s rating, from 1 (not scary at all) to 5 (could be scary for some), so you can find a game that suits your taste. Whether you’re looking for a light, spooky atmosphere or something a bit more intense, we’ve got a game that’ll fit the bill. Happy gaming!