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The horror video game genre only moved from strength to strength in the last two decades. Since the Silent Hill franchise, there have been numerous titles that provided users with dark and disturbing experiences. With Halloween just around the corner, it is only apt to relive these masterpieces on PS4.
A slew of horror games hit the PlayStation platform in the last five years, with some of them being remastered versions of the classic titles while the others begin exclusive titles along with modern marvels. No matter which decade the game belongs to, one can expect chilling edge-of-the-seat action throughout the duration of these select-few video games.
Without further ado, let us look closer at the six best horror PS4 games that you must play on this Halloween.
#6 Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 originally hit the stores in 2005 and set the benchmarks for gameplay design for survival horror games. The original PS2 and GameCube version received critical acclaim for its gameplay design, story and the voiceover. The game plays from a third-person point-of-view, which excellently suited the action and shooting requirements of the game. Everyone who is a fan of horror games must experience this classic at least once in their lifetime.
Resident Evil 4 was re-released for PS4 in 2016.
#5 Amnesia: Collection
Amnesia Collection is a collection of three games of the Amnesia series, which features The Dark Descent, A Machine for Pigs and Justine. From Frictional Games, the Amnesia series features almost zero combat and one has to explore the environment while avoiding monsters and obstacles to progress in the game.
All the games play from a first-person point-of-view, providing players with dark and disturbing horror sequences. The absence of combat in the game is exploited in a wonderful fashion as it creates a situation of helplessness and keeps the players at the edge of their seats throughout the game series.
Amnesia Collection hit the stores in 2016.
#4 SOMA
SOMA was conceived by the same developers of the Amnesia series. The game features a first-person perspective without any serious combat elements. One must progress through the levels of this psychological horror game by solving in-game puzzles and the use of stealth.
SOMA features an engaging story with brilliant voice acting, delivering authentic horror experience to the gamers. The gameplay trailer of SOMA itself manages to bring a few chills down the spine.
The PS4 version of the game was launched in September 2015.
#3 Alien: Isolation
Most claim that the Alien: Isolation is the best game of the Alien franchise and we couldn't agree more for the game delivers exactly what it promises - bone-chilling horror sequences. The company behind the game ensured that the players are in line with Ridley Scott's original Alien movie released in 1979.
The game focuses on survival horror with protagonist needing to find ways to evade single Alien on a space station. Moreover, there are several other antagonists in the game, which go a long way towards not making the game too repetitive. The challenging difficulty level of the game is another plus point of Alien: Isolation.
The game featured on numerous lists as one of the best games of 2014. Alien: Isolation hit the stores in October 2014.
#2 Until Dawn
Until Dawn is an adventure horror game that features brilliant sound design, voice, graphics and more importantly its non-linear game design.
Out of all the games on this list, Until Dawn provides the most replay value for it features the 'Butterfly Effect.' Each decision the player makes has consequences and opens up new features of the game, leading to a completely different ending every time a different move is made. With the way the game plays out, it is similar to the critically acclaimed Heavy Rain game.
Until Dawn won the 2014 Best Horror Game award at the Global Game Awards. The PS4 version of the game hit the stores in August 2015.
#1 Bloodborne
From the developers of the ever-popular Dark Souls series, Bloodborne is an action role-playing game that introduces horror in a subtle fashion that keeps the players at the edge of their seats throughout their time. The game's mechanics, visuals and sound design are brilliant, and with its third-person perspective, the action and combat sequences are very engaging. Furthermore, for its design, Bloodborne was nominated for the best PlayStation 4 game during IGN's Best of E3 2014 awards.
The game is infamously known for its difficulty and players will surely experience a challenge while playing this game.
Bloodborne was released exclusively for PS4 in March 2015.
