The scariest PC horror games not only feature creepy characters and an unsettling environment that will send chills down your spine. The best titles in this genre often excel in storytelling, making it difficult for gamers to proceed with caution.
In this list, we will discuss the top five best PC horror games you need to try in 2025. The list is a combination of gruesome events, ghost sightings, zombies, and any spooky mix of psychological warfare and survival.
It's difficult to know what game you should first play, but hear us out, as we present the special list just for you.
'The Mortuary Assistant:' Real-Life Horror with Paranormal Flavors
If you find being a mortician creepy enough, "The Mortuary Assistant" makes it an absolute horror. This cult indie horror classic plunges players into the creepy routine of embalming corpses, only to take a turn for the worse into a nightmare of supernatural horrors. The Definitive Edition adds even more unsettling content and multiple endings, guaranteeing sleepless nights and a sense of perpetual dread.
'The Evil Within 2:' The Shuddersome Mix of Stealing and Surviving
Returning to the grotesque realm of Sebastian Castellanos, "The Evil Within 2" is a step above its predecessor, building on the stealth gameplay akin to "The Last of Us" alongside eerie visuals and chaotic enemies.
The semi-open environment provides variety and discovery, with the malevolent presence of a ghost figure always reminding one that safety never existed. If you're an avid fan of survival horror with a psychological twist, then this one is a definite play.
'DayZ:' Post-Apocalyptic Survival Meets Psychological Horror
Over a decade since its initial release, "DayZ" continues to stand out among open-world zombie games. It combines survival gameplay, such as hunger and exposure,e with the ever-present danger of both infected animals and random human players.
What's really terrifying about "DayZ" isn't the zombies—its the moral dilemmas and betrayals that can come out of nowhere. Every choice counts in this unforgiving world.
'The Outlast Trials:' Co-Op Carnage with Twisted Villains
"The Outlast Trials" introduces the iconic franchise into the multiplayer universe, offering adrenaline-fueled objectives and hide-and-seek horror on multiple maps.
Experience it alone for maximum terror or join friends to play a co-op nightmare replete with unhinged enemies such as Mother Gooseberry and Sergeant Coyle. Its dynamic metagame and unsettling environments put it among the best co-op horror games in 2025.
'Silent Hill 2 Remake:' A Modern Take on Psychological Terror
"The Silent Hill 2 Remake" proves that horror classics can be reborn with reverence and reinvention. Bloober Team's modern interpretation of Konami's 2001 masterpiece retains the soul-crushing atmosphere while upgrading visuals, pacing, and gameplay. It's a beautiful yet horrifying experience that introduces new fans to James Sunderland's emotional torment—and rewards returning players with nuanced enhancements.
If you want a newer version, "Silent Hill f" is the one for you, but it's not yet out, so it might take some time before you can play it.
