From The Darkness is an amazing game! Personally, I think there was history about all these events. I suppose it was even linked to 1930s years in the Soviet Union, when it was really dark. And probably his granddad did bad things. The pictures in the apartment show interesting facts, where one of them portrayed some mass murder. There are lots of details. Even who are those ghosts in the apartment? Those who were murdered? And interesting, but the game is short, though it has lots of additional information about what is happening in the game. I finished it in 1,5 hours or something, though it was frightening. Especially in the beginning.
I really agree, so many hidden details in the appartments. I forgot to talk about the pictures in the video even though they are one of the darkest elements in the setting.
@@KazzaGamesTV oh, yeah. Those dark pictures with darkness in their eyes. Really creepy. And that moment with darkness and going to that sound... creepy.
yo when that thing runs after you in the apartment part.. LMAO NOPE (heavy breathing and f***** up noises XD). You should try ''Wounded'' it's an indie game, but tbh pretty cool and scary.
@@xImmortal666 finished. So, I got bad ending with being shot by police (?). Not bad game, got some creeps, especially the last one. Thanks for recommendation.
I'm currently playing through this right now. I did Rakens chapter first and thought, "huh, this is pretty spooky but I can pull this off". I gained some confidence after beating that chapter and started Lucy's chapter next. Holy shit man, I'm having such a hard time finishing this section. I'm a seasoned horror gamer and this is pushing my mind and anxieties to their absolute limits. This is the first horror game that I need to force myself to push through due to the complete dred I'm experiencing. Ngl I can't wait till it's over lol.
@@metaljaweddevil Lucy's chapter has one of the most terrifying moments I've experienced in a videogame (involving the light switches) because of how much it affects your gameplay and source of protection
@@lmurph2987 Would love to recommend Haunting Ground as well. It is an old game, I know, but you cannot deny the stalker A.I. was amazing and dynamic.
@@lmurph2987 Yes! Here's one tip where I think will be useful. You don't have to hide in an already existed hiding spot! You can hide behind a door, behind a furniture, near an edge of a wall, anywhere! As long as the place out of sight and the stalker still in another room
the game number 1 is literally a masterpiece and I couldn't spend more than 10 minutes in it. The only reason that would make me finish it is if I got paid to do it lol. It's one of the few experiences that surpass the intensity of P.T.. Being in the apartment is scary even without anything happening. The developer who made it is so underrated.
@@sleeplessnightsofficial6334 I picked up outlast bundle 3 years ago and my play time is 1hr in both of them. The only horror game I have completed is Metro series because we have guns in those games. I get scared in bloodborne too 😂😂 but I like watching gameplays of scary games
OK, I'm gonna admit it, that moment at 24:21 legit made me jump, kick my desk, and back pedal in my chair, almost all at the same time. That was a damn adrenaline rush from hell.
That outro touched me more than I expected, when I hear other people say "stay safe" it just goes over my head but then I heard you say "and dont push yourself too hard".. bro that hits different.
Visage is one where you are stuck in a house with this thing following you. You have to find keys for doors, batteries for your flashlight, and pills to keep you sane. It gets intense.
From the darkness is insane. I didn't play it, but watched a streamer playing it and I had to take a 30 min break before finishing! The apartment is absolutely terrifying!
LOL. That game was great. I loved every minute of it. So spooky! About half way through I was pretty convinced that you cannot die in the game and it was all just scare tactics. I love the tall monster man that lurks in the bedroom. He is super scary lol.
keep these videos coming, this is the best presentation of indie horror games I've seen in a while. Also there are dozens of amazing indie horror games that didn't get any attention, so it would be good to recognize them in such videos.
@@garrett3726 Oh man idk where to even start with how much that game messed me up. I got the bad ending and stayed up half the night wishing I were an entire swat team.
@@beardeddragon9255 the bad ending was super messed up. I like dark stuff but that was DARK. It’s even worse because you’re playing as an 11 year old kid
Like it's fully marketed as a horror game, with disturbing trailers and all, but when you play it it just keeps you on your toes and thats it. That would be amazing
There is one like that. A Slenderman game that I watched Markiplier play. All through it, not a single jumpscare, but there is always the lingering feeling that it’s just around the corner
Yeah when I saw Markiplier playing it, I was like wth, xD.... But well once you watch it you got used to it xD, like when you get into that tiny space for the cutters, I knew the giant ugly man would appear there so no suprise not scared.... Btw Klaudia you look amazing! 😏😊😚😘😍❤💚💚🤗🤗😍😍
for me zombie games are becoming more 'Action' than 'horror'. They don't have elements that make them scary but they definitely provide amazing action experience.
Ok here we go . 7- indicted , ( 2:10 ). 6- exorcist, (5:07), 5-rise of insanity, (7:12), 4- oxide room 104 , (10:43), 3- the beast inside (13:14), 2- 9 child's street (17:29) , and 1- from the darkness ,(20:31).
I played "from the darkness" and it was sick! One of the creepiest and scariest games I've played, however it gets less scary in the end. The scary bit is when you're trapped in that apartment.
I remember playing the first Condemned on PS3. It was pretty creepy. Cause you could only see what was in your flashlight, but could hear breathing and creepiness all around.
In a parallel universe i wish there's a version of me that's playing these games alone in the house at the middle of the night without being scared. but sadly in this world I will never touch any of these games.
i mean, horror videogames aren't real, they just try to mess up with your instincts, the fight or flight thing and your reflexes, also on how you can recognize that stuff. some jumpscares are unrealistic, like moving too fast, some too big, etc. so they don't work on me. even if some jumpscares could be possible in real life i still think that it's not real, so if you have a strong will it doesn't affect you.
@@Player-df7ny It's about the player immersion in the world that the horror game wants to portray! Once a good one gets you absorbed into the story/atmosphere, it's easy to get spooked. Unless you're super desensitised or dead inside uahaha
Visage is an insane game as well with very good stories I couldn’t finish it because it was too stressful mentally and scary for me but it is a great game
Best indie horror game I've played so far. I feel you It is really insane and disturbing. Tbh I trully believe I was only able to finish it because I was live streaming so I was "not alone".
@@WolfstarGaming1 Just start a RUclips video full game and when you don’t know what need you do in the game just watch in RUclips that part what Where you are and continue the game!
I remember the ps2 title called SIREN or FORBIDDEN SIREN. That was one of the hardest and scariest games i ever played. Sure there are other like silent hill but Siren takes you to another level. It non linear and you play with dozen charachters all intertwined at some point.
Oooh yeash! Siren! Although, I prefer the sequel because it gave a clear hint on how to complete secondary mission. Also, the "re-imagine" of Siren on PS3 wasn't too shabby at all. Just lack of secondary mission/re-play ability.
Very good video... love indie horror games... FROM THE DARKNESS is on top of my list too.. absolutely disturbing and creepy game... amazing atmosphere and sound effects. Cant wait for next video.
Real great video! I appreciate the explanations and also the warnings. I explore and study Horror and the meaning of fear and its affects.And this was really helpful and interesting and will explore a few of these games. Go on!
Fear is such a difficult emotion to replicate and define, especially when you consider exactly what kind of fear you're trying to portray. Fictional fear can be difficult because you know it isn't real and can't hurt you. Plus, most of it revolves around concepts that most are desensitised to. Most of us have spent most of our lives wandering the dark halls of imaginary fear Real fear is completely different. When you're in a situation where there is a strong chance that you actually could die is true fear, but it can only be experienced for real
Real fear is weird though, because when I've been in real-fear situations, I have sometimes gone completely numb and calm, and only after the situation had the "panic" feeling. I think it's a defense mechanism, I completely emotionally disassociate in situations that could actually harm me. I experienced a lot of fear growing up in a house with substance abuse problems and violence, so I think I became numb to it. Feels like my emotions just yeet out and I feel like I'm in a video-game or movie, watching myself in third person instead of actually experiencing it. But fear can be addictive too, we are drawn to horror because the adrenaline gets us high. First we're scared and after we feel relief and awake, it's like a stimulant. Same reason some people get addicted to war and combat, addicted to jumping from planes or climbing impossibly deadly mountains. In those moments, you feel truly alive.
I was like, "Wow, I wanna try to do some of these!" Then remembered most horror games have flashing lights in them. So if somebody could cure this seizure thing and help a brother out, that'd be appreciated
So hard to choose! Do I want to play as the hand holding the flashlight, hand holding a flashlight, hand holding a camera or hand holding a flashlight?
I played and finished all of them except number 4. I wouldn't say it was a walk in the park for me but I made it. If I had to choose one as the best I would pick 'The Beast Inside'. It simply contains all the elements (spooky atmosphere, amazing graphics, great story and a dynamic protagonist with incredible voice acting that makes you feel his mental instability). It's also the longest indie game I ever played and it takes around 5 hours. Indicted looked like a game that has potential but I feel that the developer didn't have a plan beside the nice visuals.
Lawd I must be insane because I have played almost all of these and finished them. Now I have screamed and almost passed out while playing them....but I played them lmao🤣
I thought The Beast Inside was done really well. I haven't played any of the other games on this list, but I also think Visage would be a great fit for it. Perception is also a pretty good horror game, but is fairly different from the other games. About 7 years ago, there was a game called Allison Road that, had it been released, would have been a great fit for this list. Unfortunately, it was canceled and will probably never see the light of day. However, I would recommend watching what little bit of gameplay is available.
@@nickerickson7324 Do you think Scarier than the From the Darkness? I played with the Visage and I saw in video the Fromt the Darkness. That’s to horror game very good But Wich is scarier?
@világ istene I have from the darkness I just haven't played it yet but I can vouch Visage is pretty damn scary. There's 4 different stories once you start one you start one you have to finish it before starting the next.
I dont mean to brag but, I finished PT (Demo one because its not finished) with lights off, 2AM in the evening, with earphones max volumed. It gives chills on my spine but i want more, its like im eating chocolate. Piece of cake in short. Thanks for this list, now i can satisfy my horror cravings
From the Darkness reminds me a lot of Layers of Fear, where you basically wait until a scary thing appears until you can proceed and/or rooms rearrange throughout. I never played From the Darkness but I remember the first play through of Layers of Fear was terrifying.
i played from the darkness on my stream,and yeah,its one of the most scary games i ever played,the soviet flat,creepy furniture,small place with a few rooms and yet so much to explore and to solve,for me,its #1 indie horror game
Bro, From the Darkness is the most intense game I’ve ever played/recorded. That game really fucked me up. EXP War trauma is also another one that fucked me up and it was just a demo. Great overview/presentation of the indie horror game genre. I’ve added the rest to my wishlist and will be playing them soon lol
@@zayareaa Yesterday I played one of the scariest horror games I've ever played. If this was a full horror game, it would be the scariest horror game in the world. When will the full version come out?
From the Darkness was terrifying and very well done. Some of the others were good as well (The Beast Inside, Rise of Insanity, 8 Child's Street). Good list.
There are more horrible games that make everyone jump, feel unsafe, desperate, anxious and watched: - Visage - Layers of fear - Madison (I almost cried and feel sick lol) - Remothered: Tormented fathers - Martha is dead - Outlast - The mortuary assistant - Lazaret - Within skerry - Summer of 58 - Devotion - The ghost train - Never again - God's basement - Deca - Infliction - Among sleep - Root of evil: the tailor - Precipice - A girls fabric face
I couldn't finish Visage, myself. I liked the game, but when a horror game is constantly intense and there's no break from it at all, I just can't keep up with it. I actually find it exhausting. I like the ebb and flow of a game that is horror, but I'm not constantly on the edge of a jump scare (which I do like occasionally, when they are earned). I guess it's the pacing I enjoy better. I'm willing to give almost all horror games a try, but whether I keep up with them is another story! I did enjoy all out Outlast/Outlast 2/DLC and the newer RE games. All that said, I wish more of these games were on console.
It's interesting how many people stated that they couldn't finish Visage, it's really one of the most intense horror games ever created. The next video will be about the scariest horror games of all time and Visage will definitely be in the top 3.
i played the beast inside few months ago and the story got me hooked in, heck it's one of the few recent games in my library that got me excited to finish my work to play it
All of these games were amazing/scary... I really enjoy Beast inside i want more games like that. Last year Madison was my fav game it was really good i am replaying it again on hard mode right now.
Thank you for reminding me that I own the Beast Inside. I have to figure out how to play it because for whatever reason I can never get it to start up. Would have refunded it, but I bought it in a sale and forgot about it for a while and now I think I'm out of my window.
As soon as you escape that area in 'From the Darkness', the game goes downhill from there and isn't as scary. It was better as a demo because it ended there. Why isn't 'Visage' on here? It is the only horror game I haven't finished because it was too horrifying. Actually didn't even get past the first chapter.....
@Dick Trickle I finished Visage, and I don't really understand all the love it gets. I found it good and creepy for a while, but before long fear gave way to irritation, and I just wanted it to be over. Like, the first few times the lights turn off on their own, it's damn scary. The 100th time, it's just annoying. However, it is worth playing just for the kitchen appliance scene. That was one of the most mind-bogglingly hilarious things I've ever seen in a game.
It's definitely one of the scariest games he's ever played. Would love to watch him play through some of these others as well, minus _Oxide Room 104,_ of course, since he already played that one.
As someone who have been playing and watching horror games and movies (and i mean really hardcore stuff, from crimes to sci-fi, to demonic entities to more...) i can tell you this, they have a really really bad impact on your mental and emotional health later in life, i started getting into horror stuff when i was 12 anything dark and scary i loved it kept digging too deep for more but after 12 years when just stopped, it all came in, really bad nightmares, confusion bad emotional control, it just was really bad took me couple of years to settle again. Even though i still like dark themes, but I know where to stop now, ya know drawing lines for yourself is always helpful.
i’ve noticed this too. i was desensitized to horror and gore for a bit growing up since i had consumed so much content that consisted of those themes. but i’d have sleep paralysis episodes nonstop for about five to six years and i was incredibly depressed. after i stopped watching back in 2020, those sleep paralysis episodes have stopped (and it used to be a nightly basis). and i’ve gotten somewhat better mentally.
@@p.enelopeyeah i had sleep paralysis as well, but i used to take naps during the day so i would have them during the day too. It was awful. But yeah too much of anything is never good.
Not gonna lie. The title of this video sounded like something watchmojo would come up with so I thought the games were going to be trash or just the same old games like Outlast. But this actually turned out to be a good list.
I tried to add the interesting less known games and avoided the same popular ones because most people already know them any way. Glad that you liked the list.
@@KazzaGamesTV yeah man! The lesser known games are really turning out to be some great games. You made a great list and thanks for putting me on to these games! I’m gonna keep a look out for more of your vids! 👌🏼
From The Darkness was the first indie horror game I ever played for PC, and my god was it fascinating. I believe its in one of the first instances, where you see the door is cracked, but the little detail of the 2 eyes looking at you creeped me the fuck out.
Agreed. Since it was released, I don't think I've come across a similar game when it comes to the creepy atmosphere. The apartment is frightening on so many levels.
@@KazzaGamesTV Ya that soviet apartment is forsure terrifying. I wish they would make another game similiar to that, maybe a bigger story or something. Game had me on edge THE WHOLE TIME.
@@KazzaGamesTV Very true, I am a huge fan of horror games. Seeing this many in a list really showed how many use flashlights for the effect lol. I remember the first Slenderman game was so simple and freaky. Great list!
From The Darkness is an amazing game! Personally, I think there was history about all these events. I suppose it was even linked to 1930s years in the Soviet Union, when it was really dark. And probably his granddad did bad things. The pictures in the apartment show interesting facts, where one of them portrayed some mass murder. There are lots of details. Even who are those ghosts in the apartment? Those who were murdered?
And interesting, but the game is short, though it has lots of additional information about what is happening in the game. I finished it in 1,5 hours or something, though it was frightening. Especially in the beginning.
I really agree, so many hidden details in the appartments. I forgot to talk about the pictures in the video even though they are one of the darkest elements in the setting.
@@KazzaGamesTV oh, yeah. Those dark pictures with darkness in their eyes. Really creepy. And that moment with darkness and going to that sound... creepy.
yo when that thing runs after you in the apartment part.. LMAO NOPE (heavy breathing and f***** up noises XD). You should try ''Wounded'' it's an indie game, but tbh pretty cool and scary.
@@xImmortal666 thank you for such an interesting suggestion! Screenshots of the «Wounded» look quite entertaining. I'll give it a try.
@@xImmortal666 finished. So, I got bad ending with being shot by police (?). Not bad game, got some creeps, especially the last one. Thanks for recommendation.
Visage is one of the scariest videogames I've ever played and it doesn't even have to rely on jumpscares. Really worth checking out.
I agree! I haven't even finished the first chapter cause it's so scary and pretty difficult as well!
I'm currently playing through this right now. I did Rakens chapter first and thought, "huh, this is pretty spooky but I can pull this off".
I gained some confidence after beating that chapter and started Lucy's chapter next. Holy shit man, I'm having such a hard time finishing this section. I'm a seasoned horror gamer and this is pushing my mind and anxieties to their absolute limits.
This is the first horror game that I need to force myself to push through due to the complete dred I'm experiencing. Ngl I can't wait till it's over lol.
I played the second chapter first. I can't even get past the first chapter. I haven't finished the game because I was so scared
Visage is hands down top horror game of the past like 5 years at least. Beautifully done.
@@metaljaweddevil Lucy's chapter has one of the most terrifying moments I've experienced in a videogame (involving the light switches) because of how much it affects your gameplay and source of protection
2:07 Indicted #7
5:06 Exorcist #6
7:10 Rise of Insanity #5
10:41 Oxide room 104 #4
13:12 The Beast Inside #3
17:28 9 Childs street #2
20:30 From the darkness #1
thanks!
Thank you for this.
Thank you
Hero
But these are all online only, correct?
What scares me the most, is being chased, especially if I can't kill what's chasing me, instant nope.
You should play the resident evil 2 remaster XD
@@lmurph2987 Would love to recommend Haunting Ground as well. It is an old game, I know, but you cannot deny the stalker A.I. was amazing and dynamic.
@@amurilloreno Hey thank you!!! I'd never heard of that one, I'll definitely check it out :D
Would you be interested in Little Nightmares (1 or 2) perhaps?
@@lmurph2987 Yes! Here's one tip where I think will be useful. You don't have to hide in an already existed hiding spot! You can hide behind a door, behind a furniture, near an edge of a wall, anywhere! As long as the place out of sight and the stalker still in another room
the game number 1 is literally a masterpiece and I couldn't spend more than 10 minutes in it. The only reason that would make me finish it is if I got paid to do it lol. It's one of the few experiences that surpass the intensity of P.T.. Being in the apartment is scary even without anything happening. The developer who made it is so underrated.
Fuck me, my heart was absolutely pounding watching that one. I could barely watch it, let alone play it
Listen here, is it available in VR?
@@sleeplessnightsofficial6334 I picked up outlast bundle 3 years ago and my play time is 1hr in both of them. The only horror game I have completed is Metro series because we have guns in those games. I get scared in bloodborne too 😂😂 but I like watching gameplays of scary games
I finished it because it was so intense that i had to see how more they can traumatize me 😂
@@klaudiaolah4282 you're a lot braver than me lol
OK, I'm gonna admit it, that moment at 24:21 legit made me jump, kick my desk, and back pedal in my chair, almost all at the same time. That was a damn adrenaline rush from hell.
lmfao
No audio rising indicating trash jumpscare incoming. Chef kiss 👌
Can these jump scares really kill someone? Is he just trying to freak people out more.
Agreed. That made me jump. Hahahaha
thx for comment,you saved me.lowest audio but still scary.
That outro touched me more than I expected, when I hear other people say "stay safe" it just goes over my head but then I heard you say "and dont push yourself too hard".. bro that hits different.
I'm not insane, I'm unstoppable.
“Psychological horror game” so a dark walking simulator
There can be an overlap but that’s not always going to be the case.
I love them but sadly that’s the case for far too many and don’t forget looping hallways
Bro Silente Hill pt, literally destroys the horror games industry, think about It.
Visage is one where you are stuck in a house with this thing following you. You have to find keys for doors, batteries for your flashlight, and pills to keep you sane. It gets intense.
Yes that's the understanding expected from your kind
From the darkness is insane. I didn't play it, but watched a streamer playing it and I had to take a 30 min break before finishing! The apartment is absolutely terrifying!
And the Visage?
LOL. That game was great. I loved every minute of it. So spooky! About half way through I was pretty convinced that you cannot die in the game and it was all just scare tactics. I love the tall monster man that lurks in the bedroom. He is super scary lol.
keep these videos coming, this is the best presentation of indie horror games I've seen in a while. Also there are dozens of amazing indie horror games that didn't get any attention, so it would be good to recognize them in such videos.
More to come!
“Don’t Be Afraid” is a good one. That game messed me up
@@garrett3726 Oh man idk where to even start with how much that game messed me up. I got the bad ending and stayed up half the night wishing I were an entire swat team.
@@beardeddragon9255 the bad ending was super messed up. I like dark stuff but that was DARK. It’s even worse because you’re playing as an 11 year old kid
100th like we all gonna die 🙂
I want to see a horror game that keeps making you think something is about to scare you, but nothing ever ends up happening
Like it's fully marketed as a horror game, with disturbing trailers and all, but when you play it it just keeps you on your toes and thats it. That would be amazing
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Anatomy
There’s a word for that: Suspense
There is one like that. A Slenderman game that I watched Markiplier play. All through it, not a single jumpscare, but there is always the lingering feeling that it’s just around the corner
From the darkness is an absolutely crazy game! It has the eeriest atmosphere i have ever seen
Visage?
@@vilagistene2939 kiprobalom
Yeah when I saw Markiplier playing it, I was like wth, xD.... But well once you watch it you got used to it xD, like when you get into that tiny space for the cutters, I knew the giant ugly man would appear there so no suprise not scared.... Btw Klaudia you look amazing! 😏😊😚😘😍❤💚💚🤗🤗😍😍
Lol you don't play videogames hun.
@@whiteydiamond idiot
Visage deserves to be on this list imo .. couldn’t finish it because it was too. Creepy lol
it’s my favorite i recommend it to my friends but they never could finish it lmao
Got to the basement and all the switches were gone. Farthest I was willing to play
@@brandonc9844 seeing all the switches gone is easily one of the scariest moments I've experienced playing a videogame
Same here! Haha. But I still plan to try and finish it some day. Haha
@@brandonc9844 that's where I stopped too! Hahaha 🤣
These are the ones that can be called 'horror games'. I don't like it when people consider zombie games as horror.
The reason why people call zombie games, horror. That is because that's exactly what they are.
But they are. At least some of them
@@lerchomat More survival horror than normal horror.
for me zombie games are becoming more 'Action' than 'horror'. They don't have elements that make them scary but they definitely provide amazing action experience.
Zombie games are horror survival horror is a sub genre
I wish this video had timecodes, because all those games look almost the same, so it's really hard to differentiate one from another
I was searching for the same thing. I wish it had the list of games.
It's in the comments now
Ok here we go . 7- indicted , ( 2:10 ). 6- exorcist, (5:07), 5-rise of insanity, (7:12), 4- oxide room 104 , (10:43), 3- the beast inside (13:14), 2- 9 child's street (17:29) , and 1- from the darkness ,(20:31).
@@Punks-Labyrinth look at my comment in this answer below
@@Punks-Labyrinth 7- indicted (2:10),6- exorcist (5:07),5- rise of insanity (7:12), 4- oxide room 104 (10:43), 3- the beast inside (13:14), 2- 9 child's street (17:29) and 1- from the darkness (20:31).
I played "from the darkness" and it was sick! One of the creepiest and scariest games I've played, however it gets less scary in the end. The scary bit is when you're trapped in that apartment.
Ikr I live in that kind of apartament.. could sleep for couple nights
7- indicted (2:10), 6- exorcist (5:07), 5- rise of insanity (7:12), 4- oxide room 104 (10:43), 3- the beast inside (13:14), 2- 9 child's street (17:29) and 1- from the darkness (20:31).
Extra thanks! ☠
I remember playing the first Condemned on PS3. It was pretty creepy. Cause you could only see what was in your flashlight, but could hear breathing and creepiness all around.
The mannequins in the vacant mall were scary af
@@garrett3726 when mannequins turned up in this video I had flashbacks to that.
Hell yes.
In a parallel universe i wish there's a version of me that's playing these games alone in the house at the middle of the night without being scared. but sadly in this world I will never touch any of these games.
I actually envy that I dont find anything scary anymore😭
Nah man I'mma try these
@Dick Trickle Especially the first one. Changing the surroundings constantly takes away the feeling of safety you get from being in a familiar place.
i mean, horror videogames aren't real, they just try to mess up with your instincts, the fight or flight thing and your reflexes, also on how you can recognize that stuff. some jumpscares are unrealistic, like moving too fast, some too big, etc. so they don't work on me. even if some jumpscares could be possible in real life i still think that it's not real, so if you have a strong will it doesn't affect you.
@@Player-df7ny It's about the player immersion in the world that the horror game wants to portray! Once a good one gets you absorbed into the story/atmosphere, it's easy to get spooked. Unless you're super desensitised or dead inside uahaha
Visage is an insane game as well with very good stories I couldn’t finish it because it was too stressful mentally and scary for me but it is a great game
Get was so stressful. 😂 I got the platinum and probably won't play it again because i was so on edge the entire time. Especially the Lucy chapter
Yeah I don't understand why it's not in that list. It is way scarier than any of those... POV I guess... 😶
Best indie horror game I've played so far. I feel you It is really insane and disturbing. Tbh I trully believe I was only able to finish it because I was live streaming so I was "not alone".
I cannot recommend From the Darkness enough. I absolutely loved that game.
Visage?
@@vilagistene2939 I need to play that again sometime. The amount of puzzle solving kind of broke my immersion pretty early on.
@@WolfstarGaming1 Just start a RUclips video full game and when you don’t know what need you do in the game just watch in RUclips that part what Where you are and continue the game!
I guess I'm insane because I've finished and loved basically all of these... Some of them more than once.
Welcome to the insanes club, here we enjoy our insanity and take it to the limits lol
Same
noice
@@zahirahezam48 noice!
Thanks!
You're so welcome.
I remember the ps2 title called SIREN or FORBIDDEN SIREN. That was one of the hardest and scariest games i ever played. Sure there are other like silent hill but Siren takes you to another level. It non linear and you play with dozen charachters all intertwined at some point.
siren was actually made by the creator of the first silent hill, along with a few other people who worked on the first game
They have it on PS4
@@yeegan69 i wish more of the great ps2 games (especially the horror games) were available on PS4/5
Oooh yeash! Siren! Although, I prefer the sequel because it gave a clear hint on how to complete secondary mission. Also, the "re-imagine" of Siren on PS3 wasn't too shabby at all. Just lack of secondary mission/re-play ability.
yes forbidden siren 1 and 2.good game but full of bugs,unplayable
Very good video... love indie horror games... FROM THE DARKNESS is on top of my list too.. absolutely disturbing and creepy game... amazing atmosphere and sound effects. Cant wait for next video.
Scarier than Visage?
@@vilagistene2939 yes, definitely... its like disturbing scary ... Visage is good but a bit predictable where FTD has quite original approach.
Real great video! I appreciate the explanations and also the warnings. I explore and study Horror and the meaning of fear and its affects.And this was really helpful and interesting and will explore a few of these games. Go on!
This was a good video! I appreciate a decent review. Thanx man ✌🏼
Fear is such a difficult emotion to replicate and define, especially when you consider exactly what kind of fear you're trying to portray. Fictional fear can be difficult because you know it isn't real and can't hurt you. Plus, most of it revolves around concepts that most are desensitised to. Most of us have spent most of our lives wandering the dark halls of imaginary fear
Real fear is completely different. When you're in a situation where there is a strong chance that you actually could die is true fear, but it can only be experienced for real
Real fear is weird though, because when I've been in real-fear situations, I have sometimes gone completely numb and calm, and only after the situation had the "panic" feeling. I think it's a defense mechanism, I completely emotionally disassociate in situations that could actually harm me. I experienced a lot of fear growing up in a house with substance abuse problems and violence, so I think I became numb to it. Feels like my emotions just yeet out and I feel like I'm in a video-game or movie, watching myself in third person instead of actually experiencing it.
But fear can be addictive too, we are drawn to horror because the adrenaline gets us high. First we're scared and after we feel relief and awake, it's like a stimulant. Same reason some people get addicted to war and combat, addicted to jumping from planes or climbing impossibly deadly mountains. In those moments, you feel truly alive.
@@AK-jm1sc Ironic
I was like, "Wow, I wanna try to do some of these!" Then remembered most horror games have flashing lights in them. So if somebody could cure this seizure thing and help a brother out, that'd be appreciated
Super surprised to not see Darkwood on here. Like 8% of the people who played that game made it to the second HALF of it.
So hard to choose! Do I want to play as the hand holding the flashlight, hand holding a flashlight, hand holding a camera or hand holding a flashlight?
24:19 I have never been jump-scared that bad in my life
I played and finished all of them except number 4. I wouldn't say it was a walk in the park for me but I made it. If I had to choose one as the best I would pick 'The Beast Inside'. It simply contains all the elements (spooky atmosphere, amazing graphics, great story and a dynamic protagonist with incredible voice acting that makes you feel his mental instability). It's also the longest indie game I ever played and it takes around 5 hours. Indicted looked like a game that has potential but I feel that the developer didn't have a plan beside the nice visuals.
It looks like a movie Sinister.
I've been on the fence with the beast inside. Might check it out now
Lawd I must be insane because I have played almost all of these and finished them. Now I have screamed and almost passed out while playing them....but I played them lmao🤣
You officially passed the Insanity test lol
@@KazzaGamesTV 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😂😂😂
Great list of games in this vid. Although I didn't find "Rise of Insanity" scary at all when I played it.
I thought The Beast Inside was done really well. I haven't played any of the other games on this list, but I also think Visage would be a great fit for it. Perception is also a pretty good horror game, but is fairly different from the other games.
About 7 years ago, there was a game called Allison Road that, had it been released, would have been a great fit for this list. Unfortunately, it was canceled and will probably never see the light of day. However, I would recommend watching what little bit of gameplay is available.
@@nickerickson7324 Do you think Scarier than the From the Darkness? I played with the Visage and I saw in video the Fromt the Darkness. That’s to horror game very good But Wich is scarier?
Allison road was the first time I was extremely disappointed that a game wasn’t released
@világ istene I have from the darkness I just haven't played it yet but I can vouch Visage is pretty damn scary. There's 4 different stories once you start one you start one you have to finish it before starting the next.
@@iprodigy6723I know, I play with Dolores and I played with lucy.
very good video. I thought this video is professionally made. You definitely deserve more subscribers.
I dont mean to brag but, I finished PT (Demo one because its not finished) with lights off, 2AM in the evening, with earphones max volumed. It gives chills on my spine but i want more, its like im eating chocolate. Piece of cake in short.
Thanks for this list, now i can satisfy my horror cravings
From the Darkness reminds me a lot of Layers of Fear, where you basically wait until a scary thing appears until you can proceed and/or rooms rearrange throughout. I never played From the Darkness but I remember the first play through of Layers of Fear was terrifying.
Layers of fear caught me off guard everytime, I felt like my heart was going to explode
And where the inspiration comes from ? Yep . You are right . Thanks PT , thanks Hideo
i played from the darkness on my stream,and yeah,its one of the most scary games i ever played,the soviet flat,creepy furniture,small place with a few rooms and yet so much to explore and to solve,for me,its #1 indie horror game
EXP War Trauma?
too bad the ending, As I recall, was disappointing
From the darkness:Next thing I know that Markiplier twerking
Outlast 1 and 2 are easily the scariest games I’ve EVER played.
same xd
try visage
Sorry but the way you just, shut the door on that crying lady in the first one Sent me 😂😂
For some reason, every recording I've heard of a door knocking sounds extremely real. It sounds like someone is actually banging on my door.
The protagonists of these games sure would benefit from turning on the lights, or at least having a larger flashlight.
Bro, From the Darkness is the most intense game I’ve ever played/recorded. That game really fucked me up.
EXP War trauma is also another one that fucked me up and it was just a demo. Great overview/presentation of the indie horror game genre. I’ve added the rest to my wishlist and will be playing them soon lol
I loooved that game
@@lovely0butterfly it’s a masterpiece of a game!
Wich was Scarier?
@@vilagistene2939 EXP: WAR TRAUMA for sure. There's a demo on steam if you want to play
@@zayareaa Yesterday I played one of the scariest horror games I've ever played. If this was a full horror game, it would be the scariest horror game in the world. When will the full version come out?
From the Darkness was terrifying and very well done. Some of the others were good as well (The Beast Inside, Rise of Insanity, 8 Child's Street). Good list.
Its 9 child's street
@@dancingghostgirl2291 thank you. I know that lol
Not sure why I typed an 8.
@@vercogaming3997 sure
I had a stroke 1,000,000 times when you made the scary sound very loud
There are more horrible games that make everyone jump, feel unsafe, desperate, anxious and watched:
- Visage
- Layers of fear
- Madison (I almost cried and feel sick lol)
- Remothered: Tormented fathers
- Martha is dead
- Outlast
- The mortuary assistant
- Lazaret
- Within skerry
- Summer of 58
- Devotion
- The ghost train
- Never again
- God's basement
- Deca
- Infliction
- Among sleep
- Root of evil: the tailor
- Precipice
- A girls fabric face
Hey man cool list bro I love it!!
20 years ago I would have loved to play all of these games, but today, at 42, I don't think I can do it.
All these years and STILL people don't know what fear is and how to create it in a video game.
You’re right man. Literally not one single scary game out there.
The developer of Oxide Room 104 was clearly inspired by that one scene in outlast Whistle-blower. You know the one.
I couldn't finish Visage, myself. I liked the game, but when a horror game is constantly intense and there's no break from it at all, I just can't keep up with it. I actually find it exhausting. I like the ebb and flow of a game that is horror, but I'm not constantly on the edge of a jump scare (which I do like occasionally, when they are earned). I guess it's the pacing I enjoy better. I'm willing to give almost all horror games a try, but whether I keep up with them is another story! I did enjoy all out Outlast/Outlast 2/DLC and the newer RE games.
All that said, I wish more of these games were on console.
It's interesting how many people stated that they couldn't finish Visage, it's really one of the most intense horror games ever created. The next video will be about the scariest horror games of all time and Visage will definitely be in the top 3.
@@KazzaGamesTV That's awesome! I can't wait to see it!
@@KazzaGamesTV I hope Fatal Frame is on that list
Holy crap, when you turned around after grabbing bolt cutters, that literally scared the crap outta me 🤣
So you shit?
@@chili015 ????
@@bodycountplays2915 - You wrote that it "literally scared the crap outta me"... if it literally did, then it means you shit
@@chili015 you really that dumb?
@@bodycountplays2915 - How would that make me dumb? You're the one who said it "literally" happened
i played the beast inside few months ago and the story got me hooked in, heck it's one of the few recent games in my library that got me excited to finish my work to play it
Forbidden Siren!! I loved the creepy atmosphere but my gosh it was frustrating to navigate.
All of these games were amazing/scary... I really enjoy Beast inside i want more games like that. Last year Madison was my fav game it was really good i am replaying it again on hard mode right now.
Im waiting for Hellseed it will be amazing😭
Try playing Infliction. Scary and interesting storyline
@@KingDayDayDay00 loved that one! Yes scary and a good story also
@@powerbelly211 Yeah Beast inside was just an interesting game not scary at all just plain fun,
Oh this is aweome more videos like this please. New Subscriber here! THank you so much!!
Welcome aboard my friend. More interesting videos coming up.
Thanks for not telling us which console or system these games are on
Thank you for reminding me that I own the Beast Inside. I have to figure out how to play it because for whatever reason I can never get it to start up. Would have refunded it, but I bought it in a sale and forgot about it for a while and now I think I'm out of my window.
Nice list!
As soon as you escape that area in 'From the Darkness', the game goes downhill from there and isn't as scary. It was better as a demo because it ended there.
Why isn't 'Visage' on here? It is the only horror game I haven't finished because it was too horrifying. Actually didn't even get past the first chapter.....
I haven't even played it, only watched a walkthrough and couldn't finish it. Made it to about 40 min.
@Dick Trickle I finished Visage, and I don't really understand all the love it gets. I found it good and creepy for a while, but before long fear gave way to irritation, and I just wanted it to be over. Like, the first few times the lights turn off on their own, it's damn scary. The 100th time, it's just annoying.
However, it is worth playing just for the kitchen appliance scene. That was one of the most mind-bogglingly hilarious things I've ever seen in a game.
@@balthazor44 I agree that scene was awesome
I'm really happy to see some appreciation of From the Darkness.
I love Insym's playthrough of it.
It's definitely one of the scariest games he's ever played. Would love to watch him play through some of these others as well, minus _Oxide Room 104,_ of course, since he already played that one.
As someone who have been playing and watching horror games and movies (and i mean really hardcore stuff, from crimes to sci-fi, to demonic entities to more...) i can tell you this, they have a really really bad impact on your mental and emotional health later in life, i started getting into horror stuff when i was 12 anything dark and scary i loved it kept digging too deep for more but after 12 years when just stopped, it all came in, really bad nightmares, confusion bad emotional control, it just was really bad took me couple of years to settle again. Even though i still like dark themes, but I know where to stop now, ya know drawing lines for yourself is always helpful.
i’ve noticed this too. i was desensitized to horror and gore for a bit growing up since i had consumed so much content that consisted of those themes. but i’d have sleep paralysis episodes nonstop for about five to six years and i was incredibly depressed. after i stopped watching back in 2020, those sleep paralysis episodes have stopped (and it used to be a nightly basis). and i’ve gotten somewhat better mentally.
You haven’t seen shit!
@@p.enelopeyeah i had sleep paralysis as well, but i used to take naps during the day so i would have them during the day too. It was awful. But yeah too much of anything is never good.
@@jamesoligarchs3212 oh no ive seen enough in my life thank you
You took them too seriously, a lot of people watch and indulge in horror works but nothing happens to them.
Just bought 4 games from this list for $20. Thank you so much for the suggestions!
bro I can't even hide in the comment section here. Why does this have so little comments when the video is this spooky.
Indicted and Exorcist seems to use one engine, assets and maybe the same creator. The hand with flashlight is identical in both.
Not gonna lie. The title of this video sounded like something watchmojo would come up with so I thought the games were going to be trash or just the same old games like Outlast. But this actually turned out to be a good list.
I tried to add the interesting less known games and avoided the same popular ones because most people already know them any way. Glad that you liked the list.
@@KazzaGamesTV yeah man! The lesser known games are really turning out to be some great games. You made a great list and thanks for putting me on to these games! I’m gonna keep a look out for more of your vids! 👌🏼
From The Darkness was the first indie horror game I ever played for PC, and my god was it fascinating. I believe its in one of the first instances, where you see the door is cracked, but the little detail of the 2 eyes looking at you creeped me the fuck out.
Agreed. Since it was released, I don't think I've come across a similar game when it comes to the creepy atmosphere. The apartment is frightening on so many levels.
@@KazzaGamesTV Ya that soviet apartment is forsure terrifying. I wish they would make another game similiar to that, maybe a bigger story or something. Game had me on edge THE WHOLE TIME.
Bloodborne is one of the best horror games ever
Oxide is the only one I've seen... Each time you die, you wake up to the tub and lose a limb... Lose too many, and you're set on fire, for a Game Over
From the darkness is a masterpiece.
Good effort with this type of video. Commentary adds alot unlike alot of other list type videos.
Indicted had worse voice acting than the original Resident Evil.
Thanks for the suggestions. Definitely gonna try each
2:11 my awesome voice acting 😂
Indeed, and so is mine on the other side of the phone 😂
@@KevinAlexsson Much better though haha
How have I just found you?!! Awesome video and love the way you presented it. Your voice is mad chill to listen too.
From the darkness seems the scariest for me..... shit
Don’t look back
Donkey: shrek I’m looking back
Madison should be on the list, what a fucked up game
Are any of these not walking simulators?
I only know the last game and it's definitely not a walking simulator, it's one of the scariest indie horror games out there.
Oxide room 104 is no walking simulator didn’t play the others yet
“I’m right behind you.”
“Oh hi.”
I felt like i was about to have a heart attack when the first clip/intro started, the footsteps and darkness made me extremely nervous.
Number 1 should definitely be Madison that game was amazing
Dev: adds flashlight to a dark game.
“Now that’s some good horror”
Nothing scarier than flashlights. Plus, don't judge if you didn't played the game yourself, because it's way more different to play than watch.
@@KazzaGamesTV Very true, I am a huge fan of horror games. Seeing this many in a list really showed how many use flashlights for the effect lol. I remember the first Slenderman game was so simple and freaky. Great list!
You give so awesome collection of games sir I like it all
Hell yeah. To this day From The Darkness is still the scariest game i've seen so far. And i've watched a lot of horror games.
Great video. Thanks for pointing these games out so I don't have to try them.
The Beast Inside was crazy
All you really need is door knocking.
Or being alone in a house and hearing someone sweetly say peekaboo.
you did very cool man wanting 2 share your reviews with us thank u.
All the games are in doors looking around with a flashlight to creepy writings on the walls 😂
you should put the game links in the description.
Man! How scary kamla is u should give a try ❤
9 child's street is SOOOOO crazy and creepy, I remember this game so good
I was hoping Visage would make the list. That game is really underrated.
It's featured on other videos.
nice@@KazzaGamesTV
Rise of Insanity really showed those Silent Hill influences. I am intrigued.
Maddison. It haunted me in reality ^^