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The 13 Most Anticipated 2025 Horror Games, Ranked by Hype Levels
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As we look forward to 2025, a fresh wave of horror games call out, each vying for the title of the most terrifying experience of the year. The variety of 2025 horror games is vast, including everything from the next installment of cult indie franchises like Little Nightmares III to intriguing new entries like The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. Whether you’re a fan of survival horror, psychological thrillers, or good 'ol zombie games, there’s a 2025 horror game set to be released that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
This list features the most anticipated 2025 horror games, ranked by your votes to determine which games are the ones gamers are looking forward to the most.
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- Developer: Frogwares
- Genres (Video game): Shooter, Adventure
- Publisher: Frogwares
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
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Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast is a continuation of the Dying Light franchise, known for its open-world gameplay centered around survival in a post-apocalyptic setting with hostile environments. The game features parkour mechanics, night-time challenges, and intense melee combat.
- Developer: Supermassive Games
- Genres (Video game): Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
- Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 is part of a series of standalone horror games. Each installment in the anthology offers a unique story with multiple possible outcomes, influenced by player decisions and actions. The games in the series often employ a cinematic approach to storytelling and involve supernatural or psychological horror elements.
- Developer: Chicken Launcher
- Genres (Video game): Simulator, Adventure, Indie
- Publisher: Awaken Realms
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows)
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- Developer: Hashbane
- Genres (Video game): Shooter, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
- Publisher: Dane Design
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
