Here are the best horror games for the Nintendo Switch, that you MUST play this Halloween season!
The Nintendo Switch offers a huge variety of incredible games, and there is always something new to try. Since the spooky season is coming up, we have got a TREAT for you. EarlyGame is a group of the most experienced (and also the nerdiest) gamers you will ever meet. In other words, we are the people to ask when it comes to game recommendations.
You might have guessed it... it's October... the trees are turning red... the days get shorter... HALLOWEEN is coming up!! To celebrate our favorite season of the year, we have collected a list of MUST-PLAY horror games for the Nintendo Switch. Have fun.
The Top 8 Horror Games On Nintendo Switch
This list of game recommendations is made for everyone! We've got light "horror" games that will give you the spooky vibe but no nightmares... but we've also got the games that you don't wanna play after 3 am. You choose. The list is sorted from least to most terrifying <3.
Luigi's Mansion 3
One of Nintendo's classics that you can play over and over again during spooky season. Luigi's Mansion is an action-adventure game where you play as the legendary Luigi. This time, he's exploring a creepy, haunted hotel to rescue his friends from mischievous ghosts and King Boo. You'll use your trusty Poltergust vacuum to suck up those spooky specters and solve mind-bending puzzles in every room.
Inside
Inside is an amazing, mysterious adventure game that's all about exploring a strange, dystopian world. You play as a young boy who's on a quest to uncover the secrets of this eerie universe, while encountering bizarre creatures and creepy scenarios.
If you like captivating mysteries and unique games, you should definitely try Inside. It's like being immersed in a dark and mysterious dream world that will keep you pondering long after you've finished playing.
Inscryption
Inscryption really is a game like no other. At first, it may seem like a (kinda strange) and unsettling card game with some rogue-lite elements to it. But you will soon find out that it is so much more than just a card game. Be ready for the most mind-blowing plot twist, a la fourth-wall-break.
As you progress through the different acts in the game, it's like a rollercoaster ride of surprises and challenges. We promise you, this game is unlike anything you've played before and totally worth of checking out.
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is the OG of survival horror games. You step into the shoes of Leon Kennedy, a badass agent, on a mission to rescue the President's daughter from a creepy rural village. But it's not just your ordinary horror game; it's action-packed, with intense gun play and epic boss battles. The game's got a chilling atmosphere, eerie creatures, and a sinister cult that'll give you goosebumps.
Although the original game's graphics were top-notch not only back in the day, but also hold up to now. This year, CAPCOM released a remake, that has been praised to heaven and back... People love it, and soon they'll even get a DLC!
Detention
Detention is a wicked 2D horror game that takes you on a spine-tingling journey to 1960s Taiwan. You'll step into the shoes of Wei Chung Ting, a student trapped in a haunted school during martial law. The game is blessed with a creepy atmosphere and intense religious elements drawn from Taiwanese and East Asian culture, which makes it quite the unique experience.
Detention has an engaging story with multiple endings that will leave you questioning reality. It's like a Silent Hill vibe meets Taiwanese folklore, and it's seriously gripping.
Little Nightmares I & II
Everyone knows it, everyone loves it. Little Nightmares is simply THE horror game that I could play over and over again for the rest of my life. Little Nightmares has managed to truly create monsters that represent our deepest fears and childhood nightmares.
This masterpiece is incredibly atmospheric and with its rather "short" length of 5 hours of gameplay for the first part and around 9-10 hours for the second, both manage to captivate you with their fascinating gameplay and intriguing narrative. If you haven't played Little Nightmares yet, don't even finish this article... THIS is the game for you!
Darkwood
Darkwood is an intense and chilling survival horror game that will have you on the edge of your seat! Trust me, this game is not for the faint-hearted... You'll find yourself in a mysterious forest where the line between reality and nightmares blurs. Scavenge for resources, craft tools, and barricade yourself against terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows.
But here's the twist: This game has a top-down perspective, which is quite unique in the horror genre. But Darkwood managed to use that attribute to make the gameplay even more unpredictable and different from classical horror games.
Also, beware of the decisions you make, because those can lead to multiple endings of the story.
Outlast
Outlast is not your typical video game... It's like stepping into a terrifying horror movie where you're the star. Picture this: You're a daring investigative journalist, armed with only your camera and curiosity. You go into an abandoned asylum, and from there, things get seriously intense.
It's all about survival, my friends. You'll need to sneak around, hide from terrifying creatures, and run for your life. But here's the kicker: You're not some action hero with superpowers. Nope, you're an everyday guy, which makes the scares even more real.
The game's first-person perspective puts you right in the action, and there's no shortage of heart-pounding moments. Think you can handle it? "Outlast" is the ultimate test of courage, perfect for thrill-seekers who want to face their fears head-on.