This Hallowe’en, grab the snacks, turn off the lights, and play some of the very best horror games! We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this list of our top five spookiest games of all time for a spooktastic Hallowe’en.
Silent Hill 2
Relive the bone-chilling tale of Silent Hill 2 with this stunning new remaster.
You play as James, a widower who has received a mysterious letter from his late wife and returned to a place they once loved. Silent Hill. All that’s left is a ghost town, crawling with monsters and cloaked in a thick fog. You must solve puzzles and try to uncover the secrets in this town, all with updated visuals, high-fidelity sound, and improved camera work.
What’s more, the Silent Hill 2 map has been extended, meaning there are new places to explore.
Silent Hill 2 Official Specifications
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 AMD Radeon 6800XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
| Sound Card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
| Additional Notes | Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Low/Medium quality settings in Full HD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended. | Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High-quality settings in 30 FPS, in Full HD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended. |
Best PC to Play Silent Hill 2
Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Indigo features an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU for ultra-fast speeds in both single and multi-threaded tasks. Thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU, enjoy a terrifying immersive gaming experience in Silent Hill 2 and all your other favourite horror games. With support for intelligent AI DLSS and cutting-edge Real-Time Ray Tracing, unlock photo-realistic lighting and shadows that will really add a chill to the atmosphere!
Refract Gaming Indigo
- Pre-built gaming PC – fully tested and ready to ship!
- AMD Ryzen 7 7900X3D CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and SSD storage
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
Dead Space Remake:
Remastered for 2023, the Dead Space Remake upholds the nightmarish battle for survival, but with updated modern graphics.
Play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer tasked with repairing a mining space. After unearthing a mysterious artefact which has caused the ship to go dark, you must explore the darkest depths of the ship to uncover the truth. This will lead you to the chilling discovery that all your other crew mates have been killed and infected by a deadly horde of aliens, Necromorphs. Trapped with these hostile creatures, embark on a battle for your very survival by doing everything that you can, including destroying every last creature onboard the ship!
Want to see how the Dead Space Remake holds up against the original? Be sure to through our dedicated blog to see how this modern-day remake has reimagined the game’s classic horror story.
Dead Space Remake Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 500GB available space | 500GB available space |
Best PC to Play Dead Space Remake
OcUK Gaming Karambit Configurable PC
The OcUK Gaming Karambit will be a powerful companion to take with you as you explore Dead Space. With this configurable gaming PC, you can choose to customise and configure the hardware to suit your individual needs, favourite games, and gameplay styles. As standard, the Karambit is armed with an Intel Core i5 14600KF CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU, to deliver outstanding performance and hyper-realistic visuals.
OcUK Gaming Karambit
- Configurable gaming PC – adjust the base spec to suit your needs!
- Your choice of 14th Gen Intel Core processors
- Select an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Resident Evil Village:
Taking place several years after the previous game, Resident Evil Village is the eighth nail-biting instalment in the iconic Resident Evil franchise.
Free from the nightmares of their past, Ethan Winters and Mia are now living peacefully in a brand-new home. Unfortunately, tragedy and horror are set to befall them once more. In the first-person narrative, players will step into the shoes of Ethan who, after the murder of his wife and daughter’s sudden kidnapping, must venture through the village which has been taken over by deadly mutant creatures. This includes the terrifying 9 feet tall, Lady Dimitrescu.
Resident Evil Village Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5 7500 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7 8700 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 560 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Best PC to Play Resident Evil Village
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-built PC
Built by OcUK experts, the Refract Gaming Amber has been carefully crafted to deliver powerful gaming. Equipped with only the very best cherry-picked hardware, this PC features an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU for intelligent workload management and seamless performance in both work and play. Give yourself a fright whilst you play Resident Evil Village, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Thanks to support for Real-Time Ray Tracing, experience your journey as Ethan Winters in incredible photo-realistic quality.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Built and tested by the OcUK experts
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- VR ready
Outlast
Do you have what it takes to survive the hellish survival experiment in Outlast?
Far off in the remote mountains in Colorado, is the Mount Massive Asylum. Once completely abandoned, it has been re-opened for ‘research and charity’. Play as journalist Miles Upshur who, after receiving a tip off from an anonymous source, breaks into the asylum. This leads to you discovering the deadly and truly terrifying inhabitants. In your battle for survival and to discover the truth, you must choose to either run or hide…
Outlast Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2GHz Dual Core CPU | 2.8GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 6850 |
| DirectX | Version 9 | Version 9 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 5GB available space | 5GB available space |
Best PC to Play Outlast
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus Configurable PC
The OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus is packed with all the essential hardware you need to enjoy playing Outlast. This configurable gaming PC includes an Intel Core i5 12400F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU as standard, for fast processing speeds and powerful gaming performance. Plus, with a plethora of storage options available, including a 500GB SSD and 1TB hard drive, you will have plenty of space for all your favourite spooky games!
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and configure the hardware to suit you!
- As standard comes with an Intel Core i5 12400F CPU
- Choose an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series or AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU
- Flexible storage options available
Alien Isolation
This Hallowe’en, experience true fear in Alien Isolation.
Set fifteen years after the events of the film, Alien, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda, is on the hunt for the answers behind her mother’s sudden disappearance. Explore a decommissioned trading station deep in space, and uncover the dark, deadly secret hiding in the shadows.
Want more Alien-inspired video games to play this Hallowe’en? Be sure to read our favourite Alien Games.
Alien: Isolation Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 3.16GHz CPU or better | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 or AMD Radeon HD 5550 | AMD Radeon R9 200 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 35GB available space | 35GB available space |
Best PC to Play Alien Isolation
OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC
Become immersed in the darkest depths of space in Alien Isolation thanks to the power of the OcUK Gaming Mach 1. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, unlock ultra-fast speeds and powerful multitasking. Perfect for both gaming and streaming. You can choose to stream playing Alien Isolation to your friends and enjoy exploring deadly deep space together! Plus, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, enjoy photo-realistic visuals for a frightful gaming experience.
OcUK Gaming Enigma Essential
- Pre-built gaming PC – balances performance and budget
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM and SSD storage
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
More Bone-Chilling Content
Looking for more scares and thrills this Hallowe’en? We have plenty more where that came from on the Overclockers UK blog!
Your Hallowe’en Plans?
What are your Hallowe’en plans? Are you staying in treating yourself to some sweets and playing your favourite horror game? Drop a comment if we missed your favourite spooktacular game.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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