The 15 Scariest Video Games of All Time

Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

It may look basic but Five Nights at Freddy’s is one of the scariest video games of all time.

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It’s one thing to see something scary in a movie; it’s another to feel like you’ve experienced it firsthand via a video game. Scary video games have had a bit of a renaissance in the last decades, thanks to titles like Dead Space and Outlast that put a renewed emphasis on creating fear and tension after the genre had started to go in a more action-oriented direction via titles like Resident Evil 4.

As graphic technology continues to improve, so too does the potential for ever-more terrifying gaming experiences. There are many games that will scare the pants off you, but if you’re looking for the best, must-play horror gaming experiences, these 15 titles are essential.

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