What's a good game to playthrough during Halloween?

[deama]

Anyone got any good recommendations for some nice games to play during halloween? In the past I mostly went with arx fatalis, but after replaying it over 5 times, it's a bit stale now...
I'll replay it again next halloween next year, when the arx insanity mod releases.

But anything for this halloween cycle?

 

[Puukko]

Well, we've got a general horror games thread going that I recently bumped, so you could look for something that catches your eye there.

https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/horror-games-for-the-season-and-beyond.140294/page-7

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

Return of the Obra Dinn would be a good one if you haven’t played it before.

 

[Catacombs]

In the past I mostly went with arx fatalis, but after replaying it over 5 times

Looks like I found my game for the month.

Anyone got any good recommendations for some nice games to play during halloween?

Morrowind through OpenMW.

 

[Ivan]

 

[Denim Destroyer]

Silent Hill 1, fun game and is spooky. I am not providing a recommendation for the sequels as I have yet to play them.

 

[Mexi]

Even though SH: 2 is much better, you can't go wrong with SH: The Room. I can't play video games anymore, but I really enjoyed watching the full gameplay walk through on YouTube.

 

[Wunderbar]

Legacy of Kain series

 

[deama]

Hmm, I've pretty much played through all of the games recommended here at least once, some multiple times.
I'll checkout a walkthrough of gabriel knight though.

I am looking for something more in the lines of arx fatalis as I tend to enjoy those types of horror more, dark messiah of might and magic isn't a bad choice either, but again, I played through that one several times.

Morrowind would be a good idea, however I'm saving that one for next year when I build a new PC with the new ryzen 7000x 3d v cache, that will make morrowind with the OpenMW run real nice.

 

[NecroLord]

Can't go wrong with classics like Resident Evil 1 and 2,and also Silent Hill.
I also recommend Thief:The Dark Project(Thief:Gold nowadays). Not a horror game,but has some levels that are definitely full of horror tension. Great atmosphere. Put on some headphones and play during nighttime for optimal experience.

 

[deama]

Oh, I know of a good one! Dying light 2, haven't played that one yet.

 

[Dedicated_Dark]

Manhunt! Makes you really feel like a human. 7/10

 

[Zlaja]

 

[Puukko]

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How's the redux for this? I played a chunk of the original and wouldn't mind trying it out again sometime.

 

[Zlaja]

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How's the redux for this? I played a chunk of the original and wouldn't mind trying it out again sometime.

Apart from the obvious (muh improved visuals and lighting) Redux has a few extra sidequests and improved stealth. Not really worth getting if you've already finished the original. But, If you've just played a little than it might be worth it, if money isn't too much of an issue for you.

PS: Sadly, they could not record new lines for Rutger Hauer, because he died shortly after the original.

 

[Arthandas]

He's asking for games, not walking sims.

Try Fear & Hunger if you dare.

Well, we've got a general horror games thread going that I recently bumped, so you could look for something that catches your eye there.

https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/horror-games-for-the-season-and-beyond.140294/page-7

I'll repost my recommendations here: Darkwood, Tormented Souls and RE7 on madhouse difficulty.
Some others which I'm yet to play: Alisa, World of Horror, Faith - The Unholy Trinity and The Horror Of Salazar House

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

I am looking for something more in the lines of arx fatalis as I tend to enjoy those types of horror more, dark messiah of might and magic isn't a bad choice either, but again, I played through that one several times.

I mean, if that's what you're going for why not one of the UUs? 1 is strictly superior and also closer to Arx.

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream is another good PnC horror game.

 

[Morpheus Kitami]

The Ravenloft games, if you're looking for RPG horror titles. I guess Sweet Home and Veil of Darkness, though those are less of RPGs.
Some of the Dangerous Dave titles are nice 2D side-scrollers. Incredibly hard though.

 

[Alex]

Noita seems like an appropriate title, assuming you don't have a problem with the graphics.

 

[Noct]

If you're into Quake-like shooters, you can't go wrong with Dusk. I like to do a playthrough every year around this time.

 

[deama]

I am looking for something more in the lines of arx fatalis as I tend to enjoy those types of horror more, dark messiah of might and magic isn't a bad choice either, but again, I played through that one several times.

I mean, if that's what you're going for why not one of the UUs? 1 is strictly superior and also closer to Arx.

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream is another good PnC horror game.

I've already played UU, was ok but arx just has much better atmosphere.

 

[DJOGamer PT]

Well since this is the general gaming thread, the obvious recommendation would be:

 

[United Nations]

Anyone got any good recommendations for some nice games to play during halloween? In the past I mostly went with arx fatalis, but after replaying it over 5 times, it's a bit stale now...
I'll replay it again next halloween next year, when the arx insanity mod releases.

But anything for this halloween cycle?

These two are puzzle-based walking sims, but I *HIGHLY* recommend Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Visage, both first-person perspective, and the creepiest games I have ever played.

For a more classic first-person shooter experience, Metro Redux, STALKER trilogy, and Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (this one is also largely a walking sim).

If you prefer third-person perspective, Dead Space and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem are both great choices.

 

[United Nations]

And for a really underrated, similar-in-tone game to Arx Fatalis and Dark Messiah, that I know NOBODY is going to recommend, pickup Severance: Blade of Darkness ASAP!

It has a lower polygon count than both Arx and DM, but the textures are very rich for this time period, the combat is some of the best melee I have ever experienced, and it's extremely gory too.

 

[United Nations]

Surprised that you think Arx Fatalis is a "Halloween" game.

Only part that comes close is the multiple level dungeon with the locked wooden doors that can only be accessed later in the game.

I wish there were more good horror RPG's, only one I've ever enjoyed and beat is Diablo II: LOD.

Dunno if I consider STALKER an RPG, when I played STALKER + Complete mod it's more survival horror than RPG.