Top 10 Best Horror Games of 2023
These games don't have to be the scariest, as long as they have a chilling vibe. Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at the 10 best horror games of 2023!
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00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo and today we're taking a look at the 10 best horror games of 2023.
00:17 It doesn't have to be the scariest, so long as it brings a bone-chilling vibe.
00:31 Dead Space
00:40 The Dead Space remake had everything going against it.
00:44 A relatively new studio under the thumb of EA remaking a product from a team that no
00:49 longer exists with a team that's worked on vastly different IPs like the Sims in Star
00:54 Wars Battlefront.
00:55 That whole concept was practically set up for failure, and yet developer Motive Studio
01:02 blew it all out of the water.
01:12 Using new advancements in lighting, sound design, controls, and optimization, this quickly
01:17 became the definitive iteration of 2008's Dead Space.
01:21 The Ishimura has never been this terrifying, between the creaking metal, stalking necromorphs,
01:26 and how you're forced to sacrifice comfort and safety for progression and secrets.
01:31 And so, the wait begins for Dead Space 2 Remake.
01:43 Amnesia The Bunker
01:53 For a while, Amnesia seemed like it was kind of meandering with 2020's Rebirth.
01:58 Felt like the IP had had its day in the sun already and would never get it back.
02:03 However, the Bunker was the shot in the arm it needed, and it is terrifying.
02:08 Set in World War I, you play as a French soldier trapped in the bowels of a bunker that houses
02:13 a vicious beast.
02:22 With limited resources, even more limited windows of safety, you will need to find a
02:26 way out of the bunker or die trying.
02:29 The Bunker is by far the most stressful horror game we've played this year, as time is
02:34 always running against you.
02:36 This is not for the faint of heart, but it is so hard to not recommend it to the average
02:41 player.
02:42 Don't shrug this one off.
02:51 Dredge Your task in Dredge is a simple one.
03:02 Venture out and catch some fish.
03:04 Nothing more, nothing less, until you start meeting the locals.
03:14 It isn't long after your arrival that you find out the region is plagued with deadly
03:18 sea creatures that only emerge at night.
03:21 These monsters can do something as simple as infect your valuable catches, or something
03:25 significant like damaging your boat.
03:28 There is a lot of strategy involved between upgrading your boat, hunting specific fish
03:32 to fulfill special orders, and having to risk your own safety for something as measly as
03:37 a little squid or flounder.
03:39 The terror can be kept at bay most of the time, but when you're forced to face it head
03:43 on, it goes hard.
03:51 Little Goody Two-Shoes In between the Final Fantasy hype, Square
04:05 Enix has published a couple of super strong horror games.
04:09 Little Goody Two-Shoes was the second one, and we weren't expecting it to be this captivating.
04:14 On the surface you have an adventure game inspired by classic Walt Disney animated films,
04:19 as well as 90's anime.
04:20 However, there are darker aspects in play.
04:30 We don't want to spoil too much, but you really don't want to dismiss this game just
04:34 because it was made in RPG Maker.
04:36 Little Goody Two-Shoes is wonderfully written, and the decisions you make will affect what
04:40 kind of an ending you wind up with.
04:42 Will you survive the witching hour, or will you become another hunt for the religiously
04:47 zealous villagers?
04:55 My Friendly Neighborhood Admittedly, My Friendly Neighborhood is more
05:06 funny than scary.
05:08 That doesn't mean there aren't some jump scares here and there, though.
05:11 When a defunct studio behind a children's show is mysteriously back on the air, one
05:16 handyman must go in and disable the antenna for good.
05:26 Clever in its concept and mechanics, My Friendly Neighborhood is more than just Sesame Street
05:31 meets Resident Evil.
05:33 The themes of war and friendship are heavily woven into the fabric of its narrative, along
05:38 with its creepypasta scares.
05:40 Plus, if any of the Szymanski brothers have their name behind it, you know it's worth
05:45 checking out.
05:47 Really, if you like horror games, you better be paying attention to these guys.
05:57 Paranormacite - The Seven Mysteries of Hanjo
06:10 Paranormacite was the other horror title Square Enix published this year.
06:15 The game focuses on a young man as he becomes invested in a series of tall tales known as
06:20 The Seven Mysteries of Hanjo.
06:24 Yes, it is a visual novel with some light point-and-click adventure elements, but don't
06:33 let that dissuade you.
06:34 The way Paranormacite does horror is unsettling and will haunt you long after you set the
06:39 controller down.
06:41 The game will mess with your head in unexpected ways, and if you want to experience this for
06:45 yourself, you can pick it up on Nintendo Switch and PC for a modest price.
06:49 It's worth it.
06:50 Trust us on this.
07:00 Haunted House - Many may not notice it, but Atari is making
07:11 a quiet and humble comeback, handing their IPs to smaller studios to create new and fun
07:17 games.
07:18 Haunted House is their latest endeavor, developed by Orbit Studio.
07:22 When her uncle and friends vanish, young Lynn must set foot in a mansion that is constantly
07:27 changing its layout.
07:35 Buff up your lamp, stamina, and health as you sneak past monsters, retrieve artifacts
07:40 like old Atari cartridges, and rescue allies to strengthen yourself for more runs.
07:45 Pong Quest was an oddly pleasant start for this new era of Atari back in 2020, but for
07:50 us to be talking about Haunted House in 2023?
07:54 Color us impressed with the art style, music, and mechanics.
08:02 Master Detective Archives - Rain Code - The second we heard the lead writer of the
08:15 Danganronpa games was making something new, we were already on board.
08:20 Master Detective Archives evokes that series in its music and art style, and yet it manages
08:25 to stand on its own with its gameplay and story.
08:34 As the surviving member of a small group of "Master Detectives", you will utilize a
08:38 variety of powers to solve mysteries surrounding Kanai Ward, a facility owned by the questionable
08:43 Amaterasu Corporation.
08:46 The game encourages you to investigate anything and everything, and quickly teaches you that
08:50 not everyone is to be trusted.
08:53 It borrows the best parts of Danganronpa while morphing them into something of its own, and
08:57 after the first hour, you'll be hooked.
09:00 Plus, Shinigami, your death god friend, is perhaps the funniest character in video games
09:06 this year.
09:07 She's great.
09:08 Alan Wake 2 - Danganronpa - The Second We Heard the Lead Writer of the Danganronpa Games
09:28 Speaking of games involving some detective work, Alan Wake 2 sees you controlling both
09:32 our favorite spooked author and an FBI agent investigating a series of gruesome murders
09:38 conducted by a cult.
09:40 Connect clues in the mind plays for new leads, new questions, and more as you try to uncover
09:45 the identities of these killers.
09:56 Sure it isn't like the original Alan Wake where it was somewhat like a horror shooter
10:00 game, but the mystery you'll unravel here is both haunting and brilliant, especially
10:05 as you find more pages of Alan's manuscript.
10:08 Honestly, the less said here the better.
10:11 Please go experience this for yourself.
10:38 Resident Evil 4 - Danganronpa - Resident Evil 4 was perhaps one of our most anticipated
10:50 games this year, despite some of the skepticism that was floating around up until launch.
10:55 This remake of the 2005 classic managed to focus on what worked back then, while reeling
11:00 back on more nonsensical moments and refining the gunplay.
11:11 No longer do you have to stand still to shoot, now you can move and blast away at the same
11:16 time.
11:17 Some gimmicks do still rely on quick time events, but they are way more responsive than
11:22 ever before.
11:23 Basically, it plays like the new Resident Evil games and still has the same level of
11:28 action and camp as some of the other titles.
11:31 Simply put, this is one of many must-play titles in 2023 in addition to the other 9
11:37 you just saw here.
11:45 What was your favorite horror game this year?
11:48 Did it make our list?
11:49 Let us know down in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to WatchMojo for more
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11:55 See you next time.
11:57 Bye!
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