Silent Hill 2 and 5 other horror games to play in October

Konami and Bloober Team’s remake of Silent Hill 2 released this week and is probably the most high-profile new horror game to be released in October. It has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and is perfect for both longtime Silent Hill fans and those who are less familiar with the franchise. Without a doubt, it’s October’s “must-play” horror title and will get you in the mood for Halloween and all the horror that comes with it.

If you have already played Silent Hill 2however, there are a number of other horror games available right now that are well worth checking out. Here are the five away games Silent Hill 2 which we think should be on your radar if you’re looking for a good scare this month.

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Dead Space

Yet another remake, EA’s 2023 version of Dead Space it’s fantastic. It perfectly encapsulates what the original did Dead Space so special while modernizing its controls and visuals. It’s arguably the best game in the franchise’s history and could be the first step for EA to work on more Dead Space titles in the future.

The main reason that Dead Space What should be targeted this month is because it can be obtained “free” by many PlayStation users. In case you don’t already know, Dead Space is part of the October 2024 lineup of free games on PlayStation Plus and can be downloaded at no cost. So if you’re a PS Plus member and haven’t picked it up yet Dead Space however, there is no reason why you shouldn’t.

Alien: Isolation

Continuing with the science fiction horror, Alien: Isolation It just turned 10 years old, but it’s still one of the best games of its genre. Developer Creative Assembly perfectly captures the spirit of the Alien films and traps players in a space station with a bloodthirsty Xenomorph that’s after them. When it comes to horror-focused Alien games, Isolation It’s probably the best that’s ever been released.

Alien: Isolation It’s also relevant at the moment for two big reasons that make it even more worth playing or revisiting. The first is Alien: Romuluswhich is the most recent film in the famous franchise. Romulo is released digitally this month and, without spoiling anything, has some direct ties to Alien: Isolation this further deepens the lore of the series.

Other than that, Creative Assembly also recently announced that it is in early development on a sequel to Alien: Isolation. Details about this follow-up are still incredibly scarce, but it’s clear that Isolation will be more relevant than ever in the coming years. Play now to be ready for Alien: Isolation 2 whenever it arrives.

Alan Wake 2

One of the most acclaimed games of 2023, Alan Wake II It’s also one of the best survival horror titles of this generation. Despite being based on the events of the original Alan Wake and Control, Alan Wake II is still independent and is a great starting point for new fans. As Silent Hill 2is incredibly psychological and atmospheric in its approach to horror, but still packs plenty of scares to frighten players at unexpected moments.

Alan Wake II is even more relevant this month as its final piece of DLC, The Lake Houseis expected to arrive sometime before the end of October. It will be released alongside the physical versions of the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S which also contain all previous expansions. So if you haven’t played yet Alan Wake IIThere really has been no better time to join.

Crow Country

Crow Country is probably the least known game on the list, but it’s also one of the best. It borrows heavily from old school horror games like Resident Evil and the original silent Hill while also bringing many of its own innovations to the genre. Crow Country It was also quietly one of the best-received games of the year on Steam and has an impressive “Extremely Positive” rating from players, which is the highest designation a game can get.

Best of all, Crow Country will also get a wider release this month, just in time for Halloween. While it’s been on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC since early 2024, it’s finally coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch next week on October 16th.

Dino Crisis

Despite being over 20 years old, Dino Crisis It hasn’t been played enough yet. Developed by the same Capcom team that created Resident Evil, Dino Crisis replaces zombies with monstrous dinosaurs and traps players in an environment where prehistoric beasts run wild. By modern standards, Dino Crisis It’s probably not the scariest game on this list, but it’s still worth revisiting, especially for those who grew up in the PS1 era.

The real reason that Dino Crisis which should be played in October is because it is about to be re-released on PS5 and PS4. As the latest version of PlayStation for PS1, this new version of Dino Crisis will feature improved visuals, quick saves, and a new rewind feature. The launch is scheduled for next week, on October 15th, and will be “free” for those with PlayStation Plus Premium subscriptions. It will also be sold individually on the PS Store, likely priced at US$9.99.