The Horror Game genre has remained an enticing one in the eyes of both developers and gamers alike for a long time. The PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One enjoyed a massive horror catalog over their lifecycle and some have truly outshined others.
Players who own next-gen consoles and would like to play some horror games have a lot to choose from. Below is a list of some of the best horror games players can play on a PS5 or an Xbox Series console right now. Keep in mind the list isn’t in any particular order.
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Resident Evil 7
The Resident Evil series has produced some of the best horror games over the years. After diverging from the traditional horrors of the earlier games to action-focused titles, Resident Evil 7 proved to be a return to form. The new first-person perspective makes facing the horrors intensely terrifying.
Resident Evil Village will continue the story of this game which makes it an opportune time to give it a go, either on the PS5 or an Xbox Series console.
Hellblade Senua Sacrifice
Hellblade Senua Sacrifice released in 2017 to a great critical reception. The game follows the journey of Senua, as she travels into a land far away in a quest to bring back her long-dead lover. The performances on offer are fantastically terrifying.
The game is about seeing the world from a different perspective, which forms the base for most puzzles. The sequel Hellblade: Senua’s Saga is already announced and is in development, which puts a strong case for trying out this underappreciated gem on either a PS5 or a Series X consoles.
The Medium
Just released, The Medium is already one of the strongest games in the Xbox library. Bloober games have put an interesting spin on the traditional horror formula to create a uniquely terrifying experience. The Medium involves existing into two worlds at the same time to solve puzzles and uncover a horrifying mystery.
Much can’t be said about the game without going into spoiler territory. The Medium can be claimed using Xbox Game Pass right now, on the Xbox Series consoles.
Amnesia: Rebirth
The latest game in the genre-defining psychological horror series, Amnesia: Rebirth is a spine chilling experience that will question the player’s perceptions about what’s real and what’s not. Players get to take control of a French archaeologist on an expedition in colonial Africa.
Amnesia is available on PS5.
Limbo
Limbo is Playdead’s next game after the similarly disturbing experience that was Inside. Limbo is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer that puts players in the shoes of a young boy as he tries to relentlessly escape the horrors and monsters that plague his world. The game has a masterful sense of creating these ominous vibes and challenging you to bear with it all along.
Limbo can be played on PS5.
This concludes the list of the best horror games available on the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. For more on video games and anime, stay tuned to The Profaned Otaku.
