Scare Yourself Silly with New Horror Games this Hallowe’en 

The spookiest night of the year is upon us, and what better way to spend Hallowe’en than with a whole bunch of new scary games? 

October 2024 has seen an influx of horror games. Considering this is the time for ghosts and ghouls, it’s no surprise really. Not only have we seen the remaster of Silent Hill 2, but there has also been an interesting mix of 8-bit platformers, zombie hordes, and plenty of nightmare fuel to ruin any chance of sleeping soundly. (Look up the demo for Winnie’s Hole if you don’t believe me. Or maybe don’t, if you value the sanctity of your childhood.) We’re going to take a look at just five of these new horror games, so be prepared for a scare or two! 

Until Dawn

Until Dawn used to be a PlayStation exclusive, but now it’s been rebuilt and enhanced for PC. Music to our ears. Relive the nightmare and enjoy this immersive story once more. 

Eight friends have returned to an isolated lodge, where two of their group disappeared the year before. This mountain retreat quickly descends into a hellish nightmare, where every choice you make is a matter of life and death. There are wrong answers here! With new collectibles, updated visuals, and re-cut narrative sequences, Until Dawn is a strong start to your spooky gaming marathon! 

Until Dawn Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC ready to make life or death decisions? Here are the official specifications for Until Dawn: 

RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead and Hallowe’en

Next, we have a twofer. RatroRealms Arcade connects select RetroRealm DLCs that you own and lets you play 16-bit reimagings of classic horror films and TV shows. Currently, this is Ash vs. The Evil Dead and Halloween. The ultimate mash-up of horror legends! 

Both games are presented like classic side-scrolling arcade platformers, with pixel graphics and plenty of gore to create a fresh take on the genre. In Ash vs. The Evil Dead, you play as the eponymous Ash Williams, journeying through overlapping dimensions and fighting unspeakable horrors with his classic chainsaw. For Halloween, you step into the shoes of the killer, playing as Michael Myers in a world where hellish nightmares manifest. Better yet, there are leaderboards for both games, so you can see how your fighting skills compare to other players. Groovy! 

Side note: if pixel graphic versions of classic Hallowe’en films are your jam, then you might be interested to know there is a Rocky Horror Picture Show game, too! It is a standalone game, and not part of RetroRealms. 

RetroRealms Arcade Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC ready to take on these 16-bit adventures? Here are the official specifications for RetroRealms Arcade: 

The specifications are the same for RetroRealms Arcade, Ash vs. The Evil Dead, and Halloween.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead

A Quiet Place has been scaring us on the silver screen for years, and now we can experience the horrors on our PC with A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. 

In this untold story, you must survive in silence. No, seriously, in silence. There is an optional game mode where the in-game creatures can react to noises picked up by your microphone. Is there such a thing as too immersive? 

You play as a young survivor in this truly nail biting and all-too-quiet post-apocalyptic landscape. Dealing with an interpersonal family crisis, you must come to terms with your own fears, as well as evade horrific creatures that hunt through sound. There are plenty of tools and learning opportunities around to help you live to see another day. You just have to do it all quietly. 

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Official Specifications

Does your gaming PC have the hardware to run quietly and not alert the creatures to your location? Here are the official specifications for A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead: 

Worshippers of Cthulhu

Is it even Hallowe’en if you haven’t dipped into the Necronomicon to unleash the eldritch powers of Cthulhu? That’s when the party really starts! 

Worshippers of Cthulhu is a colony sim game in early access. You play as a cult leader, shaping a community in Cthulhu’s cosmic vision. The new order shall emerge. It’s up to you to manage the day-to-day intricacies of the cult, and each decision you make will have an effect, down to every follower. Do what you must to awaken your god. 

Of course, Cthulhu values the strong, so you must establish and expand your cities across multiple islands to ensure your following flourishes. There is a vast Lovecraftian narrative to experience, full of mystery and supernatural forces, making this game a must-have for any H.P. Lovecraft fans out there. 

Worshippers of Cthulhu Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC worthy of following the Old One? Here are the official specifications for Worshippers of Cthulhu: 

No More Room in Hell 2

Rounding out our selection, we have No More Room in Hell 2, sequel to the much-loved 2013 zombie classic. With up to eight-player online co-operative gameplay, this is one you can enjoy with all your friends. 

Playing as an emergency responder in this intense and terrifying game, you must work your way across a sprawling map infested with zombies in order to find your friends. You must survive, scavenge, and stockpile useful resources if you ever hope to be reunited. With more gear, your chances of making it out alive increase.  

There are many ways to successfully tackle the game scenarios, but character permadeath means there will be fatal consequences if you make one wrong move. Plus, the undead will react to every move and noise you make. So, tread carefully, use your environment to distract, and even set a trap or two. 

You can find your teammates using in-game proximity chat, there is safety in numbers after all. But, be warned. Should any responder die, all their progress is lost. This is a co-op with consequences. 

Please note: this game is currently in Early Access, so bugs and updates are to be expected.

No More Room in Hell 2 Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC a vital member of the team? Here are the official specifications for No More Room in Hell 2: 

Best PCs for Horror Gaming

There is a lot of variance when it comes to horror games. From aesthetics to themes, mechanics to technical features, monster to monster. As such, their hardware requirements vary greatly, too. This means, there are a lot of gaming PCs out there just waiting to live out your horror gaming dreams. We’ve picked out a PC here that can handle anything the above games can throw at it, but the full Overclockers UK range is just a click away. 

Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC 

• Pre-built gaming PC – fully tested and ready to ship! 
• AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU 
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU 
• 32GB DDR5 RAM and SSD storage 
• Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty 

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Better yet, why not get fully into the Hallowe’en spirit with our Hallowe’en themed gaming PC, the OcUK TechForge Weenie. Pairing frightfully good looks with high-performance hardware, this gaming PC is both a trick and treat! 

OcUK TechForge Weenie Custom Printed PC

• Custom printed, Hallowe’en themed gaming PC 
• Intel Core i7-13700K CPU 
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU 
• Ghoulish 3D printed skull and skeletal hands 
• 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD 

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More Spine-Chilling Fun

Looking for more spooky gaming inspiration this Hallowe’en? We got you, boo. 👻 

How Will You Celebrate Hallowe’en?

Are you going trick or treating? Or will you be hiding behind a pillow as you play these scary games? Perhaps you’ll be donning a gaming-themed costume. (My farming sim guy went down a treat last year!) Let us know in the comments below. 

PC specs are subject to change.