2023 has been an incredible time for gaming across all genres, but the year has provided a remarkable showcase for horror specifically. With the spooky season in full swing, here are the top ten highest-rated horror games of 2023, according to critics.
The Top 10 Horror Games of 2023
10. System Shock
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Platforms: PC (console release arriving at a later date TBA)
Metacritic Score: 78
9. Bramble: The Mountain King
Release Date: April 27, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 80
8. World of Horror (Console Release)
Release Date: October 19, 2023
Platforms: macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
Metacritic Score: 82
7. Killer Frequency
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 82
6. Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
Release Date: July 12, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
Metacritic Score: 84
5. DREDGE
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 85
4. Dead Space Remake
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 89
3. Alan Wake II
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 89
2. Resident Evil 4 – Separate Ways DLC
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 91
1. Resident Evil 4 Remake
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 93
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