Everyone loves a good scare now and then. Survival horror video games have become increasingly popular over the past few years as graphics and visuals have become more realistic. There are hundreds of great PC games that will give you a good jump, but the games in my top survival horror games list should give you the frights from start to finish. So forget seeing this week's B horror movie...turn off the lights, turn up the volume and try playing one of these horrifying PC games instead.
11. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl
Release Date: Mar 20, 2007
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Series: S.T.A.L.K.E.R
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl is set in the aftermath of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in the Ukraine. After a fictional second explosion at Chernobyl, the land surrounding the nuclear plant has become a wasteland know as the Zone, where mutant creatures and humans roam and the laws of nature no longer apply.
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Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Series: S.T.A.L.K.E.R
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl is set in the aftermath of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in the Ukraine. After a fictional second explosion at Chernobyl, the land surrounding the nuclear plant has become a wasteland know as the Zone, where mutant creatures and humans roam and the laws of nature no longer apply.
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12. Painkiller
Release Date: Apr 12, 2004
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Series: Painkiller
In Painkiller players take on the role of Daniel Garner a normal young man whose world tragically cut short in an automobile accident. Daniel then becomes trapped in Purgatory and in order to make it to Heaven he must battle all of the monsters from Hell to prevent a war between Heaven and Hell.
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Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Series: Painkiller
In Painkiller players take on the role of Daniel Garner a normal young man whose world tragically cut short in an automobile accident. Daniel then becomes trapped in Purgatory and in order to make it to Heaven he must battle all of the monsters from Hell to prevent a war between Heaven and Hell.
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13. Penumbra: Black Plague
Release Date: Feb 12, 2008
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Penumbra
Penumbra Black Plague is the second installment in the episodic series of horror adventure games. Black Plague picks up where the first chapter left off after Philip, the game's protagonist, regains consciousness after being knocked out by an unknown assailant in a locker room. The Penumbra games take some influence from H.P. Lovecraft's novels and mythos.
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Penumbra
Penumbra Black Plague is the second installment in the episodic series of horror adventure games. Black Plague picks up where the first chapter left off after Philip, the game's protagonist, regains consciousness after being knocked out by an unknown assailant in a locker room. The Penumbra games take some influence from H.P. Lovecraft's novels and mythos.
14. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Release Date: Mar 27, 2006
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series:
While investigating a missing person case, private detective Jack Walters uncovers a town's horrifying secrets and reveals secrets about his past and an encounter from the past and his subsequent incarceration in a mental institution. The game's storyline contains all the hallmarks of a Lovecraftian style horror story with psychological mystery and horror of the unknown.
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series:
While investigating a missing person case, private detective Jack Walters uncovers a town's horrifying secrets and reveals secrets about his past and an encounter from the past and his subsequent incarceration in a mental institution. The game's storyline contains all the hallmarks of a Lovecraftian style horror story with psychological mystery and horror of the unknown.
15. Killing Floor
Release Date: May 14, 2009
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer co-op
Originally a total conversion for Unreal Tournament 2004, Killing Floor was released in 2009 as a stand alone game in which players fight through wave after wave of zombies and monsters. Players can opt to play solo or team up with up to 6 people online in a multipalyer co-op video game blood bath. Players have the freedom to roam and fight virtually anywhere in the game environments.
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer co-op
Originally a total conversion for Unreal Tournament 2004, Killing Floor was released in 2009 as a stand alone game in which players fight through wave after wave of zombies and monsters. Players can opt to play solo or team up with up to 6 people online in a multipalyer co-op video game blood bath. Players have the freedom to roam and fight virtually anywhere in the game environments.
16. Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason
Release Date: Apr 20, 2009
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player
Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason tells the story of the investigation of a shipwrecked icebreaker in the North Pole. Players take on the role of Alexander Nesterov as he investigates the ship only to discover he is not alone and is able to glimpse into the past to see what happened in the hope that he change the outcome.
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player
Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason tells the story of the investigation of a shipwrecked icebreaker in the North Pole. Players take on the role of Alexander Nesterov as he investigates the ship only to discover he is not alone and is able to glimpse into the past to see what happened in the hope that he change the outcome.
17. The Thing
Release Date: Aug 20, 2002
Genre: Action - Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Set in the frozen wasteland of Antarctica, the storyline picks up where the classic horror movie ended. As the leader of the military rescue team sent to investigate the destruction of the scientific outpost,.you and your team soon find yourself trapped, alone and hunted. A nice feature includes the trust and fear factor where in game actions can influence the reaction of your squad to certain situations.
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Genre: Action - Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Set in the frozen wasteland of Antarctica, the storyline picks up where the classic horror movie ended. As the leader of the military rescue team sent to investigate the destruction of the scientific outpost,.you and your team soon find yourself trapped, alone and hunted. A nice feature includes the trust and fear factor where in game actions can influence the reaction of your squad to certain situations.
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18. Resident Evil 4
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Genre: Action - Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Resident Evil
You must fight for your survival against zombies, mutants and other creatures as you try to escape the city. Decisions made during the game affect the story's final outcome.
Genre: Action - Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Resident Evil
You must fight for your survival against zombies, mutants and other creatures as you try to escape the city. Decisions made during the game affect the story's final outcome.
19. The Suffering: Ties That Bind
Release Date: Oct 2, 2005
Genre: Action Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Suffering Ties That Bind is a classic style horror game. Armed with a deadly array of weapons you seek revenge against a mysterious power that holds the key to unlocking your mind and your past. Battle both your inner demon and horrific monsters on the tough streets of the inner city, with moral choices affecting the game's outcome. The game is also the sequel to The Suffering which is now available as an ad-supported freeware download
Genre: Action Third Person Shooter
Rating: M for mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Suffering Ties That Bind is a classic style horror game. Armed with a deadly array of weapons you seek revenge against a mysterious power that holds the key to unlocking your mind and your past. Battle both your inner demon and horrific monsters on the tough streets of the inner city, with moral choices affecting the game's outcome. The game is also the sequel to The Suffering which is now available as an ad-supported freeware download
20. Silent Hill 4
Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Silent Hill
Silent Hill 4 is full of mystery and horrific creatures. New monsters and mutant creatures await as you travel through the mysterious portals which lead to disturbing worlds. Silent Hill 4 is a terrifying experience you will not soon forget.
Genre: Adventure
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player
Series: Silent Hill
Silent Hill 4 is full of mystery and horrific creatures. New monsters and mutant creatures await as you travel through the mysterious portals which lead to disturbing worlds. Silent Hill 4 is a terrifying experience you will not soon forget.
