There is never a bad time for horror, and 2024 looks to give us agreattime with horror. A host of terrifying, unsettling, and spooky games are set to release next year, and we here at TheGamer couldn’t be more thrilled. Most of us have a liking for horror games, and we’ve gone ahead and listed which upcoming horror titles we’re most looking forward to.
We’ve got some absolute nail-biters, some less-then-scary-but-still-charming remakes, and gorgeous horror indie standouts. Read on to uncover what horrofically horrifying horror video games you should keep an eye out for in 2024.
Updated July 14, 2025:There’s always room in a year of game releases for terrifying experiences. Andwhat with Alan Wake 2 getting nominated for and winning multiple awards at this year’s Game Awards, it only goes to show how much of a fan base the genre has. We’ve updated this list to include another of our most anticipated horror titles for 2024.
Routine
Matthew Mckeown, Senior Contributor
I’m a masochist when it comes to horror games. After years of playing horror titles and watching movies that I was probably way too young to be playing or seeing, I got desensitized quickly, and now I need the absolute bejeezus scared out of me in order to find something scary. Step forward Routine from Lunar Software. It’s one of a small handful of horror hopefuls that have caught my eye recently and are now firmly on my radar.
Channeling 80s Ridley Scott’s Alien sci-fi clunk-tech aesthetics in a System Shock wrapper, from what’s been released so far, it feels like a constant torrent of unease and paranoia-induced terror at every turn. The indie horror scene is where I thrive, and I think I can gauge the trends fairly well, and this feels like it’s going to be a top contender for the community next year. If you’re not aware of it, add it to your Wishlist, you won’t regret it.
Still Wakes The Deep
Amanda Hurych, Evergreen Content Lead
Walking simulator horror is one of my favorite “genres,” and Still Wakes the Deep ticks nearly every box I have for an ideal. It takes place in an incredibly interesting locale, in an oil rig that stands alone in the middle of the ocean. Something terrible is clearly going on, and it gives off, dare I say, eldritch-y vibes. It’s not clear exactly what peril is inundating the rig, but trudging through flooding, claustrophobic hallways, tiptoeing across creaking gantries, and grappling with failing equipment will make my simulated walk through Still Wakes the Deep a horrific good time.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Josh Coulson, Affiliates Editor
Yes, I’m being deadly serious. You have to hunt ghosts in a scary mansion, of course it’s really a horror game. No, sucking up ghouls with a vacuum cleaner might not provide the same jump scares as a Resident Evil, nor the gore of a Dead Space, but it still counts.
You’ve probably figured out by this point that typical horror games aren’t really my thing, hence one led by Luigi being my most anticipated of 2024. Hey, if I make it through the remaster without cowering behind my couch, maybe I’ll try something a little more intense. What about that game where Sonic is a werewolf? Bet that’s pretty scary.
Little Nightmares 3
Allyson Cochran, Evergreen Editor
I wasn’t one of the cool kids who grew up playing platforming games like Super Mario or Rayman. Instead, I stumbled upon them later in life, with the first Little Nightmares as my initiation. Let me tell you, it was love at first fright.
The visuals? Positively and outrageously spooky and eerie. The series doesn’t just flirt with the bizarre; it throws a full-on masquerade ball for the weird and invites you to dance along. Ever since finishing Little Nightmares 2, I’ve been glued to my phone for news about the 3rd installment, and I couldn’t be happier it’s coming in 2024. The countdown has begun, and time can’t tick quickly enough. Meanwhile, I’ll be honing my speedrunning skills.
Silent Hill 2 Remake
Joshua Robertson, News Editor
I have a soft spot for horror, mainly because the genre has provided countless iconic locations and villains for decades. You don’t get much more iconic than Pyramid Head, but despite being an avid horror enjoyer, I have never played a Silent Hill game. For shame.
That’s why I’m super excited for the upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake — so I can finally play one of the most significant titles in the genre’s history with a fresh coat of paint and an even more miserable James Sunderland. Next year will hopefully be my opportunity to experience such a massive franchise for the first time, and there arguably isn’t a better place to jump in than with what Silent Hill fans consider the best game in the series.
Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl
Branden Lizardi, Evergreen Editor
The notion of a landscape full of strange and reality defying concepts fascinated me. Whether it’s for survival or profit, having to trek through such a landscape, encountering bizarre anomalies, creatures, and objects really captures one of my favorite subgenres of horror. I love the unexplainable, the eldritch, and the sci fi, and Stalker 2 seems to be dishing all of that out.
This is also to admit that I never played any Stalker game. The series has always been that one IP that I never got around to trying. And that’s a shame, since I love the Roadside Picnic style inspiration the games are based on, and have played my fair share of other similar games. But for some reason, Stalker evaded me. I really look forward to getting to see what all the hubbub is about for myself.
James Troughton, Cross-Department Editor
Silent Hill 2 doesn’t need a remake, the original still holds up. I’m not saying that with rose-tinted nostalgia glasses; I only played it for the first time this year. I can’t see a remake doing anything but stripping away the horror in favour of generic, formulaic trend chasing. Bit weird it’s my most anticipated, sure, but I’m morbidly curious, eyes glued to the news as I eagerly await a glimpse at what’s behind the curtain. I’d hazard a guess that it’s hiding a mishandling of most of the themes, while the atmosphere is far less impactful, but I can’t look away.
Bye Sweet Carole
Stacey Henley, Editor-in-Chief
Bye Sweet Carole is an entirely hand-drawn 2D platformer that takes the visual style of Disney’s Silver Age and applies it to a dark, body switching horror. As orphan Lana explores the mystery around the disappearance of her friend Carole, she encounters twisted creatures out to slay her. The art is wonderfully endearing and despite so obviously channeling inspiration, it feels fresh as so few games have explored it before, and Bye Sweet Carole offers a new twist. It’s small, and not on many radars yet, but I hope when it’s out it will find the audience it deserves.
