Horror Video Games: 5 of the Most Gripping Modern Titles

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The world of Horror games continues to evolve, providing increasingly immersive and terrifying experiences for fans.

For those seeking a challenge and wanting to experience maximum suspense, these five recommended modern horror games are worth checking out.

Prepare yourself to delve into the darkness, confront your deepest fears, and prove your mettle in these terror-filled gaming worlds.

Let's explore what makes each of these games a top choice for an unforgettable horror experience.

Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games Publishing.

It is a sequel to Alan Wake (2010) and Control (2019), and part of the Remedy Connected Universe.

Players alternate control of two main characters: Alan Wake, a writer trapped in the Dark Place dimension, and Saga Anderson, an FBI agent investigating a series of ritualistic murders in Bright Falls.

The game's horror elements are strong, combining psychological horror, cosmic horror, and effective jump scares, creating a gripping and suspenseful atmosphere.

With a complex narrative and stunning visuals, Alan Wake 2 successfully delivers a unique and immersive horror experience.

Alien: Isolation is a stealth survival horror game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega in 2014.

The story takes place 15 years after the events of the 1979 film Alien, following Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley's daughter, as she investigates her mother's disappearance on the Sevastopol space station.

The game is known for its central focus on a single, unkillable Xenomorph, which intelligently hunts the player throughout the game.This creates a constant sense of fear and helplessness for the player.

Every step you take could be your last, making Alien: Isolation a truly nerve-wracking horror experience.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is a survival horror game being developed by Bloober Team and will be published by Konami.

It is a remake of the critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2 (2001), promising updated graphics, gameplay changes, and an over-the-shoulder camera perspective.

The story follows James Sunderland, who travels to the town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife, Mary, asking him to meet her at their "special place."

The horror elements center on deep psychological horror, exploring themes such as guilt, regret, and trauma.

These themes are manifested through symbolic monsters and disturbing environments.

Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team's first game since the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake, and while it doesn't quite reach the same heights, it's also distinct and impressive enough that you should play both in any order you choose.

This sci-fi horror tale has Dead Space vibes throughout its 15-20 hour story, but it's definitely its own thing.

The highlight is the game's "merge" combat system.

Enemy corpses become regenerating flesh for Cronos's staggering monsters.

Pursuing enemies can consume their corpses lying around, strengthening themselves and acquiring new abilities.

The Evil Within 2 is a survival horror game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks in 2017.

The game offers a blend of classic survival horror with semi-open-world elements, allowing players to explore the ruined city of Union and encounter a variety of terrifying creatures.

The horror elements include effective jump scares, disturbing body horror, and a deeply gripping atmosphere, supported by creative and horrifying enemy designs.

The gameplay involves intense combat, stealth tactics, and careful resource management.