The PlayStation 5 is finally starting to take off after its 2020 release, with more gamers getting their hands on the elusive hardware and developers looking to the future. Thankfully, those jumping on the PS5 bandwagon have quite a bit to play, even if there aren’t a plethora of titles exclusive to the next-gen console yet. There’s a lot to see and enjoy, from Triple-A offerings to Indie hits, those who own a PS5 can find great titles both digitally and physically.
This is especially true of the horror genre, which plays host to a wide variety of games that promise to excite and terrify players. But with so many horror titles on the horizon and a plethora already released, it can be hard to pick a horror adventure to play through. To help you out, here’s a round-up of some of the best horror games available on the PS5 right now.
10 The Sinking City
Those who enjoy the works of HP Lovecraft should be drawn to The Sinking City. This PS5 playable title is a third-party action and exploration game set in a flooded cityscape that players must navigate by boat. It’s an edge-of-the-seat storyline with unique twists that players can unravel as they push through different areas and collect evidence. Part detective’s dream and part Horror, The Sinking City offers lots of amazing visuals, dialogue and twists for players hungry for stories.
9 Ghostwire: Tokyo
Japan is a playground for horror fans thanks to their spiritual connections and mythologies full of stories. Those who enjoy stories about Yokai and the folktales that come with it should definitely check out Ghostwire: Tokyo. The first-person shooter meets supernatural action in an open world is filled to the brim with all kinds of ghosts and ghouls heavily inspired by traditional Japanese folklore and horror stories.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is not only a beautiful release, it also features some interesting and fun gameplay mechanics, which should ensure that players don’t get too scared as they come face to face with the many monsters that roam the streets. wandering from the sprawling city.
8 Dying Light 2 Stay Human
The original Dying Light was a refreshing horror-based release, combining the fun, free-running mechanics of titles like Mirror’s Edge with the Melee-and-Ranged-focused first-person action found in games like Dead Island. The end result is an open-world action title where players jump over rooftops and race to zombie-filled locations to cut their way through hordes of undead to rescue allies and complete missions.
The story for Dying Light 2 Stay Human is captivating and there is a ton of side content for players to work their way through.
7 Back 4 Blood
There are many players who love to jump back into Left 4 Dead (and Left 4 Dead 2) with friends, as they battle their way through zombie-infested locations on a mission to survive the chaos, even though the game got more than 10 released. years ago. Turtle Rock Studios spent a lot of time offering DLC and extra episodes for their content-hungry fanbase well after the initial run of Left 4 Dead.
Now they’re back with a new game for a new era. Back 4 Blood is its own entity, but still offers the same chaotic zombie-crazy gameplay that the original series did, with added gameplay elements such as character classes and skills.
6 Observer: System Redux
Those craving something Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi infused horror, can load up Observer: System Redux. This release, from developer Bloober Team (known for their Horror adventure, Layers of Fear) is sure to get your heart pumping with beautiful, tech-infused environments and chilling dystopian visuals. Players will use their detective acumen and puzzle-solving skills to make their way through a bleak game world full of horrors.
5 Chernobylite
Sometimes the Horrors are much more realistic than anything rooted in deep fantasy. Enter Chernobylite, a survival horror game in which players must use their stealth and first-person combat skills to keep themselves and their companions alive. As with games like Fallout, Chernobylite is a nightmare, requiring players to monitor their in-game mental health and stay sharp to avoid the many dangers that lurk in the devastated countryside.
4 Alan Wake remastered
Those who grew up reading Stephen King and other prolific horror writers will feel right at home in Alan Wake’s world. A third-person action release, the game is similar in design to titles like Resident Evil, but features the main playable character who defeats his enemies with cunning, weapons and a reliable flashlight. Alan Wake proves that some of the most vicious monsters are alive in the human psyche. It’s an absolutely amazing journey based on storytelling and many players consider the Remaster to be one of the best “updates” given to an older release.
3 Metro Exodus: Complete Edition
Similar to Chernobylite in its subject matter, Metro Exodus is a much more action-packed and hands-on release in comparison. Players must use their skills and a variety of weapons to fight their way through hordes of surviving humans and evil mutated monsters. The landscapes of Metro are dangerous and full of horror, and players will sometimes have to use real strategy to help them escape from each irradiated area with their lives intact.
2 Resident Evil Village
There were some fans who were quite disappointed with the direction Resident Evil was taking with the fifth and sixth mainline releases. Perhaps that’s why developers have worked so hard on Resident Evil 7, which many consider to be one of the best titles in the franchise. Switching to a first-person perspective, Resident Evil 7 was at times visceral, exhilarating, and absolutely terrifying.
The sequel, Resident Evil Village, hoped to continue the fear by offering players a series of classic monsters in the form of werewolves, vampires, ghost dolls, and other movie-style monsters. The end result felt a bit more action-packed than its predecessor, but the character design was absolutely fantastic, with many players immediately falling for the cast of enemies, as well as protagonist Ethan Winters.
1 The Last Of Us Part I
Considered by some to be arguably one of the best survival horror games ever made, the PS5 plays host to an updated version of Joel and Ellie’s original adventure through a post-apocalyptic world. The end result is one of the best games ever created with updated visuals that help players delve even deeper into the beautifully crafted story. Those who crave to play something that’s really engaging, both from a story and gameplay standpoint, and also something that can be downright hair-raising, should load The Last of Us Part I ASAP.
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