Playing a good horror game can be one of the most interesting experiences that Players can feel throughout their gaming journey. Horror games often time just chill the spine of players. They can be terrifying but also help players achieve one of the most fun gaming experiences while playing with friends. 2024 is set to be one of the best years for the genre.
The scary atmosphere that these horrifying games provide is assured to send shivers down the spine of players. Fans should get ready to brace themselves and feel immersed in these games, for all lovers of this genre, this is a comprehensive guide to all the best and most exciting Horror games that are set to release in 2024.
The best horror games to look forward to in 2024:
1. The Last of Us Part II Remaster
- Release date- 19th January 2024
- Developers- Naughty Dog
The Last of Us Part II is a game that players have probably all experienced before as it is a true phenomenon. The game follows the story of Ellie and Joel after the events of the first game. It boasts stunning visuals and one of the best stories ever written in a world full of dangerous humans and zombies.
The game is set to receive a remastered version for PS5 users on the 19th of January 2024. The talented developers at Naughty Dog will surely induce horror into the hearts of the Players with the remaster of this game from this critically acclaimed and well-loved franchise.
2. Silent Hill Townfall
- Expected Release date- Q1 2024
- Developers- Konami
During the Konami showcase in late 2022, they shed some light on the Silent Hill franchise explaining where the IP is going in the future. They unveiled that Konami is partnering up with No Code Studios for Silent Hill Townfall . Although there was not much gameplay or information given out for this game, it was more of a teaser to fans that generated interest in the hugely successful horror franchise. No Code Studios specializes in making horror games that usually have more of a puzzle-type experience. The game is set to release in 2024 and is definitely going to garner a lot of interest.
3. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Expected Release Date- Q1 2024
- Developers- GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to release in 2024 and will act as the sequel to the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl which came out in 2007. The sequel follows Skiff in the year 2006 when there is another blast in the nuclear plant at Chornobyl. Fans will join Skiff as he explores the radiation-ridden areas around Chornobyl to discover the secrets about the disaster while fighting horrific radiated mutants and humans to progress deeper into the Nuclear anomaly.
4. Silent Hill 2 Remake
- Expected Release Date - Q2-Q3 2024
- Developers - Konami
Silent Hill 2 was one of the scariest games that was released in the year 2001 and is a cult classic that fans and players love to play even in 2024. When Konami revealed that they were remaking the game to suit current visuals, players all over the world became very excited. This game is being developed by the Bloober team, the developers behind games like The Medium, Layers of Fear, and Blair Witch.
The game is set to recreate the classic world of Silent Hill 2 in today's graphics to increase the gaming experience. Players follow James Sunderland who decides to venture into the horrific city of Silent Hill in hopes of finding his deceased wife alive.
5. Little Nightmares 3
- Expected Release Date - Q1-Q2 2024
- Developers - Supermassive Games
Little Nightmares 3 is another entry into the proclaimed Little Nightmares franchise. Players take control of Low and Alone as they try to escape Nowhere, a mysterious world with each other's help. As players go through the Spiral, they will face a variety of scary illusions, monsters, and horrors. Players will need to be varied as there is something always hiding in the dark to terrify them. The game is set to come out for PC Xbox series X|S, PS5, PS4, and Xbox One X|S in 2024.
6. Alone in the Dark
- Release Date - 16th January 2024
- Developers - Infrogames
The Alone in the Dark franchise is among the widely recognized Horror franchises in the nineties. To revitalize the franchise which may have faded away from the memories of most players, Alone in the Dark is making a comeback. The game is set to scare players by taking them to Derceto Manor, the Place where everything began. Additionally, players will take control of two protagonists who will need to solve intricately crafted puzzles and fight terrifying monsters to survive and discover the mysteries behind the haunted manor. Alone in the Dark is set to come out on January 16th, 2024
7. The Retrieval
- Expected Release Date - Q2 -Q3 2024
- Developers - 333 Studios
Retrieval is a VR game that is set in a future wherein humanity lives in space. An odd turn occurs when a ship called Prometheus, presumed missing for over two centuries, shows up at the player's doorstep. Players will be tasked with exploring the ship to find out the reason behind its re-appearance. As always while the player is on the ship everything isn't straightforward, space is very scary and this VR experience will really make players terrified and alone in the dark void of Space. This Horror space odyssey is set to come out in 2024.
8. Level Zero
- Expected Release date - Mid 2024
- Developers - DogHowl Games
If fans of Multiplayer games want to experience a horror game, Level Zero is for them. Level Zero is a 4v2 asymmetrical horror title wherein 4 players will take control of scientists to bring a station online, during this the other 2 Players will control terrifying aliens who are now living in the abandoned station. Scientists must coordinate with each other to bring the station back online.
Additionally, They must be inside the zones in the light to avoid the aliens. The aliens must try their best to hunt down the scientists with their various supernatural and enhanced abilities. Level Zero will make players challenge the power and their friendships and showcase their strategic brilliance.
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