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Horror games have won over a huge part of the industry over the years, from classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill to more obscure titles such as Rule of Rose and Kuon.
Over time, many of these games have undergone changes to adapt to new generations. Some have adopted a more action-oriented approach, while others have followed a repetitive path, focused only on hiding from monsters and making the genre predictable. However, while the traditional industry usually remains stagnant, independent developers have shown enormous potential, reinventing horror in creative and innovative ways.
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With this in mind, I’ve prepared a list of 10 indie horror games that break away from traditional formulas, proving that fear can come in any form when well explored.
Crow Country
Despite the simple visuals, the game manages to create an atmosphere of constant tension. The horror here doesn’t just depend on aesthetics, but also on an unsettling atmosphere and excellent sound design. Even while using chiptune style sounds, Faith manages to scare players in ways that many modern games don't even come close to, proving that a good horror game doesn't need advanced graphics, just creativity and impeccable execution.
MiSide
In a devastated and cursed world, your mission is to explore abandoned houses and forests, searching for resources during the day. However, it’s once night falls that the real horror begins. You'll need to find shelter, reinforce barricades and prepare to survive the creatures that lurk in the darkness.
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With a top-down view and no hand-holding tutorials, Darkwood challenges you to learn every detail on your own. Your choices shape the world and the story permanently, making each playthrough unique. A true survival test, where every day counts and fear is always lurking around the nearest corner.
The Mortuary Assistant
In recent years, plenty of job simulators have emerged, with the proposal of being relaxing and satisfying experiences. The Mortuary Assistant, however, goes in the opposite direction. On top of performing daily tasks in a morgue, you’ll also have to deal with terrifying paranormal events.
During the night, your job is to prepare bodies for the wake, carrying out the embalming process. But as you do your tasks, supernatural phenomenons begin to occur. You’ll need to put clues together, perform occult rituals and identify which evil spirit is haunting the place to banish it before it’s too late.
Each session brings new revelations about the protagonist's story, going deeper into her past and the reasons that led her to take this job. With a constantly tense and unpredictable atmosphere, The Mortuary Assistant ensures that the player never feels completely safe.
The Horror of Salazar House
Bringing back the atmosphere of MS-DOS-era games, The Horror of Salazar House shows us how it’s possible to create an immersive and frightening experience, worthy of a true horror movie.
With visuals inspired by Virtual Boy and the classic point-and-click games of the time, the player takes on the role of a journalist looking for answers on the disappearance of renowned author Jaime Salazar. Her investigation takes her to a supposedly abandoned mansion, but she soon finds out that she’s not alone there.
The gameplay revolves around exploring the mansion, solving puzzles and uncovering dark secrets, while the player tries to avoid being captured by Isabel, a terrifying presence that, despite the retro look, will ensure plenty of scares and moments heavy with tension with every step taken through the dark corridors of the mansion.
World of Horror
Amidst the chaos of an apparent end of the world, with strange rumors going around at school, people disappearing and reports of unusual events, all that remains is to face the horror that reigns in this apocalypse.
With a monochromatic art style and strong inspiration from the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft and the visual horror of Junji Ito, the game puts us in the shoes of a Shiokawa resident in the middle of the collapse of the world. It’s up to the player to fight against the fear that dominates the city, exploring a chaotic Japan and fighting creatures in the best Japanese horror style. The experience mixes elements of turn-based RPG, roguelite and text adventure, creating a unique and engaging gameplay.
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With each play, the game generates a random mystery that works as a level, each one telling a unique story, just like small horror tales, all having a strong influence from the authors who inspired the developers. For fans of Lovecraft and Ito, or even for those who’re curious to explore this narrative style, the game is a full course meal.
Conclusion
Horror games are one of the most engaging experiences for those looking for a good story, challenging puzzles and, of course, the adrenaline of escaping from a relentless threat, as if we really were in a horror movie.
And how about you, have you played any of these games? Do you have any recommendations that we missed? Share them in the comments!
Thanks for reading, and see you next time!
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