Steam Horror Games

Steam horror games on K4G come as CD keys, Steam gifts and Steam accounts, with instant digital delivery and competitive prices. The selection runs from remade survival horror classics to ghost-hunting co-op and cannibal-island sandboxes. Listings name the game, the Steam product type and the region, which makes offers for the same title easy to compare.

Which horror subgenres can I find here?

On K4G you'll find horror games from every subgenre. Survival horror is the largest group. The Forest and Sons Of The Forest are survival horror simulators where you build, craft and stay alive, and The Isle is a gritty, open-world survival horror game on an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Resident Evil 4 follows Leon S. Kennedy to a European village where something is terribly wrong with the locals, while Resident Evil 3 sends Jill Valentine up against Nemesis. The series has its own Resident Evil games page.

Psychological horror leans on atmosphere and investigation rather than constant combat. Phasmophobia is an online co-op psychological horror in which paranormal investigators collect evidence in haunted locations, and SILENT HILL: Townfall is a full-length psychological horror built around tense evasion and puzzles. HYPERVIOLENT goes the other way: a horror retro shooter set on a remote mining asteroid.

Are there horror games that mix in other genres?

R.E.P.O. is an online co-op horror game built on physics-based objects, proximity voice chat and scary monsters. Remnant II is an action RPG that pits survivors against deadly creatures and god-like bosses. DayZ is a survival-focused multiplayer sandbox in a post-apocalyptic land overrun by infected, and Don't Starve Together is a wilderness survival game set in a strange world full of odd creatures. Castlevania Advance Collection is the odd one out: a compilation of action-exploration games in which Count Dracula is back from the dead.

Should I pick solo or co-op horror?

Resident Evil 4, SILENT HILL: Townfall and HYPERVIOLENT are single-player only. Sons Of The Forest lets you survive alone or with friends, Remnant II can be played solo or in co-op, and Phasmophobia supports both single-player and online co-op, although teamwork is key to success.

For shared screams, R.E.P.O. adds proximity voice chat. DayZ lets you team up with strangers or play as a lone wolf. Resident Evil 3 also bundles Resident Evil Resistance, a one-versus-four online game where a Mastermind faces four survivors. For more group-friendly titles, browse the co-op games page.

What should I check on the Steam page before buying?

Look at the Early Access label first: Steam marks Phasmophobia, R.E.P.O. and The Isle as Early Access titles. Next, open the system requirements, which list the processor, memory, graphics card and the storage the game needs. Finally, read the content descriptors; Sons Of The Forest, for instance, carries a note about intense violence, blood and gore, and horror themes. Players with an older computer can start from the indie games page and compare requirements game by game.

Key, gift or account: how do the three types differ?

A CD key is a code you register on your own Steam account. A Steam gift is a one-time transfer: once the recipient redeems it, the game becomes part of that person's library. An account listing is a different product altogether, and its description explains what you receive and how it is delivered. If you want the game on your own profile, a key or a gift is the natural choice.

How do I add a purchased horror game to my Steam library?

For a CD key, launch the Steam client and log in, open the Games menu at the top, choose Activate a Product on Steam, and follow the onscreen instructions. When Steam accepts the code, the game appears in your library and you can start the download.

FAQ

Why does Steam say a game is not available in my territory?

You tried to register a regionally restricted key from a different region. Restrictions on keys vary by publisher, so compare the region on the listing with the region of your Steam account before you order.

Do I have to use the Steam app to redeem a key?

No. Steam also lets you register a CD key through a web browser, so you can redeem the code without opening the client.

Are horror games on Steam age-restricted?

Some carry an age requirement on their store page. Resident Evil 4, DayZ and Remnant II are marked for adults, and SILENT HILL: Townfall has a lower age requirement. Check the requirement on the page of each title you plan to buy.