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News 23 October 2026 • 2 min read •

9 must-play indie horror games for PlayStation this Halloween

PlayStation's curated list of nine indie horror titles, ranging from psychological thrills and co-op scares to cozy puzzles.
Author: Флешка • PlayStation •
9 must-play indie horror games for PlayStation this Halloween

To celebrate the spooky season, the PlayStation team has curated a selection of nine indie horror games. The list covers a wide spectrum of terror, from intense multiplayer survival and psychological thrills to cozy, low-stress adventures.

For players who thrive on teamwork, Phasmophobia and Escape the Backrooms are standout choices. Phasmophobia tasks players with investigating haunted locations using specialized equipment, with the added tension that ghosts can hear your actual voice through the microphone. Escape the Backrooms plunges players into the unsettling internet legend of the Backrooms, featuring over 30 eerie levels filled with puzzles and entities. Both titles leverage multiplayer dynamics to balance genuine tension with chaotic fun.

Atmospheric storytelling takes center stage in Hunter’s Moon and The Midnight Walk. Rather than relying on jump scares, Hunter’s Moon draws its tension from British folklore and the subtle details of community life. The Midnight Walk offers a striking visual experience, utilizing a handcrafted art style where characters and environments were sculpted from clay and 3D-scanned, resulting in a dark, stop-motion aesthetic reminiscent of Tim Burton's work.

The selection also includes intense, high-stakes experiences like Reanimal and Silver Pines. Reanimal is a cooperative journey following siblings navigating a nightmare island through stealth and platforming. Silver Pines offers a side-scrolling survival horror experience, following a private detective through a moody, rain-soaked mountain town filled with mysteries and distorted creatures.

Finally, the list features several unique genre-benders. CloverPit is a macabre roguelite centered around high-stakes slot machines and debt repayment. Graveyard Keeper 2 provides a

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