If you have just finished the emotional and psychological rollercoaster that is Silent Hill 2 Remake, you are probably craving more games that offer a similar experience. The original Silent Hill 2 was already an iconic game, and the remake has made a huge impact on both returning fans and newcomers alike. That said, if you are still looking for that same intense level of horror, we have compiled a list of 10 horror games you should play after completing Silent Hill 2 Remake.
Silent Hill 4
Silent Hill 4 creates a sense of inquisitiveness, exploration, and survival horror at the top of it, which are easily found in Silent Hill 2 Remake. This is a 2004 survival horror game where you play as Henry Townshend.
For the first time, the fourth part of the series took a unique turn by adapting the first-person perspective. While most of the game time, the camera stays behind Henry, this changes when you go inside the apartment (Room 302), which has a portal in the bathroom that gives you access to otherworldly locations.
Regardless of the new elements in the series back then, Silent Hill 4 is easily the best horror game to play if you are coming to it after Silent Hill 2 Remake. It captures the psychological horror elements you will grow accustomed to after playing the remake.
Outlast
While the terrifying creatures in Silent Hill 2 Remake are sure to haunt your dreams, if you’re looking to experience even more psychological torment, Outlast should be next on your list. In this first-person survival horror game, you play as Miles Upshur, a journalist armed with nothing but a camcorder and a relentless curiosity to uncover the dark secrets of Mount Massive Asylum.
The sense of dread and horror in Outlast is on another level. In fact, it might even surpass Silent Hill 2 Remake, as your only way to navigate the darkness is through your camcorder’s night vision. Unlike James Sunderland, you don’t get to fight back with weapons—if you’re spotted, your only option is to run and hide from the monsters.
The Last Of Us
The Last of Us is another excellent title if you have not played already in this era of remasters after Silent Hill 2 Remake. Regardless of the remastered version you play, this game perfectly captures the elements of survival and beautifully implements horror elements every now and then.
Joel in The Last of Us is much more trained to deal with monsters after years of living in the world inhabited by them, unlike James, who encountered dark creatures after arriving in Silent Hill. Your mission in the game is to smuggle a girl, Ellie, who may be the cure for the disease that has nearly wiped out mankind.
The Evil Within 2
When it comes to beating monsters to a pulp using melee weapons or ranged firearms with survival horror elements on top, The Evil Within 2 has a lot in common with the Silent Hill 2 Remake. You play Sebastian Castellanos, a former detective who tries to save his daughter Lily by entering into a nightmare world created by the STEM system.
As you play The Evil Within 2, you will encounter countless disturbing imagery and grotesque enemies. The environments are also haunting, twisting reality.
We highly recommend you play The Evil Within 2 right after Silent Hill 2 Remake, as it will satiate your thirst for psychological horror.
Resident Evil 2 Remake
If you want to experience a true survival horror game, minus the psychological elements, then Resident Evil 2 Remake is the perfect pick to play after Silent Hill 2 Remake. This game is a modern reimagining of the classic 1998 survival horror title where you play not one but two characters: Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
The zombies and the unpredictable outcome of the Raccoon City were quickly overwhelmed by the undead hordes, creating a survival horror that makes you want to replay this game. Every door, hallway, and new area in the game throws new horrific monsters at you that you must survive as Leon and Claire try to exit Raccoon City.
Layers of Fear
Layers of Fear and Silent Hill 2 Remake share a deep focus on psychological horror and exploring themes of guilt. In Layers of Fear, players explore a haunted mansion, unraveling the tragic story of an artist consumed by madness.
In terms of gameplay, Layers of Fear employs a first-person perspective, emphasizing exploration and puzzle-solving over combat. You will need to interact with the environment to uncover clues and trigger elements that unfold the story.
The best part of playing Layers of Fear is that the narrative changes based on player choices, creating a unique experience for each playthrough.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
Silent Hill 2 Remake and The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope both offer psychological horror gameplay elements; however, they differ in atmosphere and gameplay. Little Hope presents a more cinematic, choice-driven experience where players influence the story.
This game is set in a ghostly New England town, where you explore and experience the witch trials and supernatural hauntings. The tension is built through player decisions and group dynamics rather than the isolation and personal trauma seen in Silent Hill 2.
Nevertheless, with too many jump-scare moments, horrific monsters, and a twist in the story at the very end, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is an amazing horror game you should play.
Dead Space Remake
Silent Hill 2 Remake and the Dead Space Remake both deliver intense horror and survival elements, but their approaches differ in tone and setting. Dead Space Remake leans heavily into sci-fi survival horror instead of a psychological one.
Set aboard the abandoned USG Ishimura, Dead Space Remake pits you to play engineer Isaac Clarke against horrific alien creatures. The horror in this game is more visceral, with relentless combat, body horror, and the terrifying isolation of deep space. The remake even takes the visual elements up a notch and modernizes its action-oriented gameplay and tension-filled exploration.
The Medium
The Medium is another excellent match for a psychological horror game that takes a different route, focusing on dual realities instead of one as you see in the story of James from Silent Hill 2 Remake.
As Marianne, you move between the real world and the spirit world simultaneously, solving puzzles and finding dark secrets.
The only striking difference between the two games is that The Medium does not have combat. While a few players may find this interesting, others would still want to punch dangerous entities they come across in The Medium. Still, this is a must-play horror game if you are done with the Silent Hill 2 Remake.
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 stands tall in our list of the best horror games to play after the Silent Hill 2 Remake. This game is a love letter for players who love psychological horror with a distinct narrative style that blends mystery and thriller elements with surreal horror.
Similar to Resident Evil 2 Remake we mentioned above, you play with two characters in Alan Wake 2: Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson. In this game, there are a lot of jump-scares, gun combat, puzzles, and other exploration activities that you also find in Silent Hill 2 Remake.
We can’t stress enough how great the Alan Wake 2 experience is, and it gets even better if you’re coming to it after playing Silent Hill 2 Remake.
