Although the current list of best games is not dominated by horror titles. But 2021 has been a great year for the genre. So what are the best?
Quoted from Gamerant, Thursday (12/30/2021), there are at least 10 of the best horror games throughout 2021. Because basically, many high-quality games have emerged from indie developers to those who spend big budgets.
Can you guess what the list is? Instead of being curious, you can immediately see the description below. Enjoy and hopefully it can be an alternative to playing horror games on the last Friday night of this year.
10 Best Horror Games of 2021:
1. Chernobylite
Chernobylite is a science fiction survival game with a fairly healthy horror intake. Assigns the player to explore a place, where the goal is to find a fiancé he has lost.
Here gamers take on the role of Igor Khymynuk, in which must survive. By collecting various supplies, crafting items and fighting against enemies. Players will be forced to make important decisions, which can change the course of the game.
2. Little Nightmares 2
The design of the terrible creatures presented in Little Nightmares 2 does have its own uniqueness. Take on the role of a child trapped in a settlement full of big monsters.
Developers are able to provide unique puzzles and interesting storylines, to make this horror game even more thrilling. If you're curious, Steam is currently giving a 33% discount for Little Nightmares 2. While the previous series has a 75% discount.
3. Mundaun
The visuals presented by Hidden Fields as a developer, have their own uniqueness and deserve to be taken into account. The use of faded colors in the picture, makes the impression more eerie.
In the game, gamers will investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of your grandfather. Then explore the sketch world of Mundaun, solve puzzles and face enemies, in a first-person style.
4. Resident Evil 4 VR
Since its release in 2005, Resident Evil Village 4 has been able to get pretty good critical acclaim. Then what if this horror game carries the concept of Virtual Reality (VR)?
It's definitely stressful. Puts players in the shoes of the main character, Leon S. Kennedy and fights with firearms or sharp weapons against monsters and zombies.
5. Resident Evil: Village
The popularity of Resident Evil: Village thanks to the new antagonist Lady Dimitrescu, has given its fans a refresher. So it is very worthy of this title to be included in the list of the best horror games of 2021.
It has even received recognition, by bringing in an award as PS4 Game of The Year from PlayStation. This game itself, is a sequel to series 7. In which players will follow the life journey of Ethan Winters as the main protagonist.
6. Returns
Returnal might be said to be a pretty impressive shooter game. Unlike the Resident Evil series, which must defeat a series of zombies.
Here the player takes on the role of a protagonist named Selene, stranded on an alien planet full of enemies. More precisely, a terrible creature, a huge monster that can pounce on you at any time.
7. Scarlet Hollow
Maybe the interactive visual novel style brought by Scarlet Hollow, is not an option for some people. But if you follow the storyline, it can bring a tense air.
This game was developed and released by Black Tabby Games on June 12, 2021 on Steam. Currently having a 15% discount.
8. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
What happens when the war is going on and they suddenly find a secret temple? Named Sumer, it contains a den of sinister beasts.
Since its release in October 2021, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes has garnered super positive reviews from 2,628 gamers on Steam. This game was produced by Supermassive Games and launched by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe.
9. The Medium
Wish to have supernatural powers? Maybe gamers can enjoy The Medium. You can use psychic abilities to reveal secrets in the game.
Lots of puzzles to solve, including your encounters with disturbing evil spirits. Players will explore two realities at the same time.
10. Tormented Souls
Inspired by the Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls will force players to become Caroline Walker. She is the main character with the goal of finding two young girls who have mysteriously disappeared.
As a result, you will explore a scary hospital. Where will be faced with all kinds of horrors that are hard to imagine.
