· By Charlie
Best Indie Games to Play This Halloween
Halloween isn’t just about dressing up and going to parties; it’s the perfect excuse to stay home and dive into some spine-chilling indie games. Here are our top four standout games perfect for Halloween night!
1. Darkwood
Developer: Acid Wizard Studio
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
For a unique horror experience, Darkwood offers an unsettling top-down survival horror set in a mysterious forest. This game combines tension-building survival mechanics with haunting visuals and a gripping storyline. You’re alone, low on resources, and have to scavenge by day, while at night, you’re forced to shelter from disturbing creatures. With a slow-burn horror approach and darkly beautiful design, Darkwood is all about atmosphere, making it an ideal game for Halloween.
2. Phasmophobia
Developer: Kinetic Games
Platforms: PC
Phasmophobia has surged in popularity for good reason. This multiplayer ghost-hunting game thrusts you and up to three friends into haunted locations where you must collect evidence of paranormal activity. It combines tension, teamwork, and sheer terror, amplified by VR mode and in-game voice detection that lets ghosts “hear” you. Each game has a randomised ghost and unpredictable events, ensuring every session is unique and genuinely unnerving. Perfect for both solo and group Halloween gaming nights.
3. Little Misfortune
Developer: Killmonday Games
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Mobile
For something a little different, Little Misfortune is a twisted fairytale adventure that’s as charming as it is dark. It follows a girl named Misfortune as she ventures through a hauntingly strange world filled with secrets. Rather than jump scares, Little Misfortune plays on psychological horror and dark humour, perfect for those looking for a less terrifying but equally unsettling Halloween experience. Its unique art style and morbidly funny narrative make it memorable and unlike anything else out there.
4. World of Horror
Developer: Panstasz
Platforms: PC, Switch
Inspired by Japanese horror and the works of Junji Ito, World of Horror is a black-and-white, pixel-art game that plays out like a visual novel mixed with an RPG. Set in a small town facing supernatural horrors, you’ll investigate mysteries, collect items, and make decisions that shape the eerie story. The game’s retro aesthetic and text-heavy gameplay are ideal for fans of Lovecraftian horror, bringing a nostalgic yet spine-tingling experience to Halloween.