It’s that time of year again—spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by scaring ourselves silly with some Halloween-themed games? Whether you're into creepy, atmospheric survival horror or quirky, costume-filled adventures, we’ve got your back. Our team got together, dusted off our old game collections, and threw in some new finds to give you the ultimate spooky gaming list. Let’s dive into the bone-chilling recommendations!

1. Alien: Isolation – A Game That Will Make You Scream (For Real)

Our first recommendation comes straight from the “In Space No One Can Hear You Scream” category: Alien: Isolation. Maulding is diving back into this one—again—after starting it multiple times and never finishing. Why, you ask? Because Alien: Isolation is not just scary…it’s "I-will-scream-like-a-little-kid" scary. There’s nothing quite like being stalked by an unstoppable alien while hiding in vents and hoping it doesn't hear you breathe too loudly.

Oh, and did we mention it used to have Kinect capabilities? The game would listen to sounds in your actual room and if you made a loud noise, it would attract the alien. Imagine sneezing and getting snatched by a xenomorph. Now that's next-level terror.

Recommendation Level: 10/10 Screams. Just...don't play with the lights off.

2. Dead Space – Welcome to Sci-Fi Nightmare Fuel

Speaking of aliens, if you're into space horror, Dead Space is the gold standard. With its tight corridors, freaky monsters, and one of the most satisfying limb-slicing mechanics ever (because who doesn’t love hacking up necromorphs?), this game will make you wonder why you ever thought space was cool. Matt Lord admits this game probably gave him a bit of PTSD—and we can’t blame him. The isolation, the atmosphere, and that eerie silence right before something bursts out to ruin your day? Classic horror done right.

Bonus points for the Dead Space Downfall anime, which is a bloody, intense prequel to the game. You can probably find it streaming somewhere, but be warned—it's not for the faint of heart.

Recommendation Level: 9/10 Creepy Spacewalks. Play it, but maybe don’t go into space right afterwards.

3. Costume Quest 1 & 2 – Adorable Halloween RPG Fun

Dan believes that not all Halloween games need to leave you trembling in fear. Enter Costume Quest, a light-hearted RPG by Double Fine that lets you battle monsters using—you guessed it—Halloween costumes. If you’re not much of a horror fan but still want to get into the spooky spirit, this game is perfect. You go around collecting candy, completing quests, and transforming into over-the-top versions of your costumes to fight baddies in turn-based combat.

It’s charming, fun, and super festive. Plus, they’re on Game Pass, so you’ve got no excuse not to check them out.

Recommendation Level: 8/10 Candy Corns. Perfect for spooky vibes minus the night terrors.

4. Predator: Hunting Grounds – The Ultimate Hide-and-Survive Game

What happens when you throw a deadly alien hunter into a game with a squad of terrified humans? You get Predator: Hunting Grounds, a chaotic and ridiculously fun 1v4 asymmetrical survival horror game. Dan just picked it up and is already obsessed. Whether you’re playing as the Predator or the poor souls trying to survive, it’s a tense game of hide, seek, and shoot—the kind of gameplay that keeps your heart rate just a little too high.

Created by the same team that did Friday the 13th, it’s got that same scrappy charm, with the added bonus of blowing things up when all else fails. Yes, the Predator can literally blow itself up, and you can either disarm the bomb (if you're brave) or hightail it out of there (if you're sensible).

Recommendation Level: 9/10 Stealthy Stalks. Run or die, the choice is yours.

5. Silent Hill 2 Remake (Or A Quiet Place 2...No Judgment)

There’s no Halloween game list without at least one Silent Hill shoutout. The upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake is on the radar for those of us craving psychological horror and nightmare fuel. But in a surprise twist, Dan is really looking forward to... A Quiet Place 2. Yes, the movie might have been divisive (he hated the films), but the game has potential. Sneaking around while monsters lurk above you sounds like the kind of stress we weirdly enjoy in video games.

Who knows, maybe it'll be a hidden gem? Either way, we’ll be there, stress-sweating through every tense moment.

Recommendation Level: TBD on A Quiet Place, but Silent Hill 2? 10/10 Creepy Small Towns. We’re ready for the nightmares.

6. Until Dawn – The Game That Made Us Scared of the Woods

And last but not least, a shoutout to the cult classic: Until Dawn. If you’ve never played it, imagine a slasher film where you’re in control of the choices (and responsible for whether or not your characters survive the night). It’s tense, terrifying, and perfect for a Halloween gaming binge. Word on the street is that some new scenes were added in a recent update, though be warned—there’s no discount for existing owners. But hey, if you’re into decision-based survival horror, it’s worth checking out.

Recommendation Level: 8/10 Jump Scares. It’s like being in your very own horror movie. But with less chance of dying.

Stock Up on Candy, and Prepare for Spooky Fun

Whether you’re hiding from aliens, fighting space zombies, or just dressing up in cute costumes for a Halloween RPG, there’s a spooky game for everyone this season. So fire up your console, grab some candy, and get ready to scream, laugh, and maybe sleep with the lights on for a while.

What will you be playing this Halloween? Let us know—unless it’s A Quiet Place 2, in which case...let’s talk about that later.