Halloween is the perfect excuse to embrace your inner horror enthusiast. We're talking about turning off the lights, grabbing your favourite snacks, insisting you're absolutely fine, and then immediately regretting every life choice you've ever made when something moves in the corner of your screen.
Whether you're a seasoned horror gamer who laughs in the face of jump scares or someone who needs a friend on standby just to get through the opening cutscene, spooky season is the ideal time to add a little terror to your gaming rotation.
Luckily, you don't need to go hunting through the depths of the internet to find your next nightmare. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue has plenty of creepy adventures, unsettling mysteries and survival horror experiences to keep you entertained this Halloween. From cinematic slasher stories to deep-sea nightmares, there's something here for every kind of horror fan.
So, if you're looking for the best spooky games to play this Halloween, grab your controller, double-check that the doors are locked (you know, just in case) and add these five games to your must-play list.
1. Until Dawn
Perfect for: Slasher movie fans, choice-based adventures and anyone who thinks they'd survive a horror film.
If you've ever watched a horror movie and shouted at the screen because the characters keep making absolutely terrible decisions, Until Dawn is your chance to find out whether you'd actually do any better.
Set in an isolated mountain lodge, the game follows eight friends who return to the location where two members of their group mysteriously vanished a year earlier. What begins as a reunion quickly descends into a nightmare, with danger lurking around every corner and the group's chances of survival hanging in the balance.
Featuring performances from an all-star cast, including Hayden Panettiere and Brett Dalton, Until Dawn blends cinematic storytelling with classic slasher horror. The real hook, however, is the choice-based gameplay. Every decision can have consequences, and the fate of the characters rests in your hands. No pressure!
It's the kind of game that makes you second-guess every conversation, every dark corridor and every decision to split up. You might think you've figured out the mystery, only for the story to pull the rug out from under you. And if you're playing with friends, expect plenty of backseat gaming, heated debates and at least one person insisting they knew what was going to happen all along.
With the next chapter of the Until Dawn story set to arrive on Thursday, 28 January 2027, there's no better time to revisit the original or experience it for the first time.
Just remember: if a suspicious noise comes from the basement, maybe don't investigate it alone.
Find it on PlayStation: Until Dawn
2. Resident Evil Village
Perfect for: Survival horror fans, gothic nightmares and people who enjoy being relentlessly stressed out by video games.
Few horror franchises have earned their place in gaming history quite like Resident Evil, and Resident Evil Village is an excellent pick for anyone looking to make their Halloween gaming sessions a little more terrifying.
Taking place a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the story follows Ethan Winters and his wife, Mia, as they attempt to build a peaceful new life away from the horrors of their past. Naturally, that peace doesn't last very long. A devastating event sends Ethan into a mysterious village where danger, disturbing creatures and deeply unsettling secrets await.
The result is a survival horror experience that keeps you guessing, combining tense exploration, combat, puzzles and some seriously memorable encounters. There's a wonderfully gothic atmosphere throughout, with creepy locations and enemies that feel as though they've wandered straight out of your darkest nightmares.
What makes Resident Evil Village such a great spooky-season pick is its variety. One moment you're exploring an eerie environment, and the next you're desperately trying to conserve ammunition while something horrifying closes in on you. It's a constant balancing act between curiosity and the very strong desire to turn around and run.
And yes, you will probably spend a decent amount of time wondering whether you should investigate that suspicious-looking doorway or simply pretend you never saw it.
For fans of horror games that mix action with genuine tension, Resident Evil Village is a Halloween essential. Just don't blame us if you start checking every shadow in your house after playing.
Find it on PlayStation: Resident Evil Village
3. The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Perfect for: Story-driven horror, emotionally devastating narratives and anyone who enjoys a game that stays with them long after the credits roll.
Not all horror needs to rely on ghosts, monsters or things jumping out of the darkness. Sometimes, the scariest thing imaginable is a world where humanity has fallen apart and the people left behind are just as dangerous as the infected.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered takes players back into the post-pandemic world established in the original game, following Ellie and Joel five years after their journey across the United States. Now living in Jackson, Wyoming, the pair have found a measure of peace within a thriving survivor community. But when a violent event shatters that stability, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey driven by justice, grief and the search for closure.
What follows is an intense, emotionally charged adventure that explores the consequences of violence, the complexity of human relationships and just how far someone might go when pushed to their limits.
While the game is often described as an action-adventure experience, its infected encounters and survival elements deliver plenty of horror. The tension of moving through an abandoned building, listening for the slightest sound or trying to sneak past enemies with limited resources can be every bit as frightening as a traditional horror game.
It's also a game that isn't afraid to get under your skin emotionally. The world feels bleak and dangerous, and the story regularly challenges players to sit with uncomfortable decisions rather than offering easy answers.
If you're in the mood for something darker and more story-focused this Halloween, The Last of Us Part II Remastered deserves a spot on your list.
Haven't played the first game? Good news! The Last of Us Part I is also available through PlayStation Plus, so you can experience the story from the beginning before diving into the sequel. We recommend it, because this is absolutely not a series you want to experience out of order if you can help it.
Find it on PlayStation: The Last of Us Part II Remastered | The Last of Us Part I
4. Still Wakes the Deep
Perfect for: Atmospheric horror, claustrophobic environments and anyone who has ever thought the ocean was a little too big and mysterious for their liking.
Let's be honest: the ocean is already terrifying. It's dark, it's vast, and there's a whole lot happening beneath the surface that we'd probably prefer not to know about. So naturally, Still Wakes the Deep takes that fear, puts you on an isolated offshore oil rig and asks you to survive something that absolutely should not be there.
Set against the freezing waters of the North Sea, the game follows an oil rig worker caught in a nightmare as a vicious storm batters the structure and an unknowable horror makes its way aboard. Communications are down, escape routes are gone, and the familiar industrial environment has become a death trap.
Your job is to navigate the rig, find a way to survive and confront the horrors unfolding around you. Easier said than done when the place is falling apart and something deeply unnatural is hunting you.
Unlike horror games that hand you an arsenal of weapons, Still Wakes the Deep focuses on vulnerability, exploration and survival. You're not some unstoppable action hero with a pocket full of ammunition. You're a worker desperately trying to stay alive in an increasingly nightmarish situation.
That vulnerability is what makes the game so effective. The confined corridors, crashing waves and oppressive atmosphere create a constant sense of dread, while the setting taps into two particularly effective fears: being trapped somewhere you can't escape and encountering something you can't explain.
If you love atmospheric horror that prioritises tension over combat, this is a brilliant choice for a dark October evening. Although, perhaps save it for a night when you don't need to sleep with the lights on afterwards.
Find it on PlayStation: Still Wakes the Deep
5. The Midnight Walk
Perfect for: Fans of dark fantasy, eerie fairy tales and horror with a wonderfully weird artistic style.
Sometimes, you want your spooky-season gaming to feel less like a slasher movie and more like stumbling into a cursed storybook. Enter The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure that combines unsettling creatures, an atmospheric world and a striking visual style that makes it feel unlike anything else on this list.
You play as the Burnt One, an enigmatic figure who befriends Potboy, a lost lantern creature whose flame becomes essential to your survival. Together, you'll journey through a strange world filled with wonder, darkness and monsters eager to devour the little flame lighting your way.
The adventure unfolds across five tales of fire and darkness, introducing a cast of unusual characters and dangerous creatures along the way. Potboy's flame isn't just a cute companion detail, either. Keeping it safe is central to navigating the world and surviving the things lurking within it.
What makes The Midnight Walk particularly appealing for Halloween is its blend of beauty and unease. The world feels like a twisted fairy tale brought to life, with an atmosphere that's equal parts enchanting and unsettling. It's creepy without relying solely on the familiar horror tropes, making it a great option for players who prefer their scares with a generous helping of dark fantasy.
It's also a reminder that horror games can be genuinely beautiful. Sometimes the most memorable experiences come from worlds that make you want to explore every strange little corner, even when your instincts are screaming that you probably shouldn't.
For anyone looking to mix up their usual horror rotation, The Midnight Walk offers a wonderfully eerie adventure that feels tailor-made for spooky season.
Find it on PlayStation: The Midnight Walk
Which Spooky Game Should You Play This Halloween?
Whether you're planning a solo horror marathon or convincing your friends to join you for a night of questionable decisions, these five games offer plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
If you want a cinematic slasher experience where your choices matter, start with Until Dawn. Prefer classic survival horror and gothic monsters? Resident Evil Village is calling your name. For an emotionally intense story set in a world that's frighteningly human, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is well worth your time. If atmospheric dread is more your thing, Still Wakes the Deep will have you questioning every creak and groan around you, while The Midnight Walk is perfect for anyone craving a darker, stranger kind of fairy tale.
The best part? You don't need to limit yourself to one. Spooky season only comes around once a year, after all, and there's no such thing as too many excuses to spend an evening gaming.
So stock up on snacks, turn down the lights and prepare to make some truly questionable decisions. Just remember that if you hear something strange while playing, it's probably nothing.
Probably.
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