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Microsoft's Xbox One packs a thriving range of relentless horror titles, guaranteed to scare even the bravest of gamers. Turn off the lights, crank up the sound, and bring a towel for your sweaty brow; you're in for a bumpy night. We've wrapped up the best Xbox One horror games in 2018.
Unfiltered horror: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Undeniably one of today's best horror games, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard revives the survival horror that defined the series. With a new first-person view, players are deeply immersed in a tense, action-fueled adventure.
$17 at AmazonDigital outbreak: Observer
After a digital plague sweeps civilization, digital realms are now more enticing than ever. Diving deeper into virtual memories of the insane, Observer thrives on player uncertainty to build atmospheric tension.
$30 at MicrosoftThrills and chills: The Evil Within 2
On a hunt for lost family, The Evil Within 2 captures unhinged psychological horror. Elevating scares to the next level, players must manage resources and stay alert.
$25 at MicrosoftDon't look back: Outlast
Venturing into an abandoned mental asylum, Outlast is among today's darkest adventures. With a night-vision camcorder in-hand, you'll hide from unforgiving threats, praying those batteries don't die.
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Old school scares: Resident Evil Remastered
Hailed for defining the survival horror genre, this timeless classic was remastered after two decades. Caution, adaptability, and a keen eye are essential to stay alive and keep advancing.
$20 at MicrosoftFight to survive: State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2 isn't the scariest game out there but still packs qualities horror fans will love. Managing a full community, players will build bases, maintain resources, and resist zombie hordes.
$24 at AmazonThe artist's mind: Layers of Fear
Layers of Fear is a psychedelic tale of an artist descending into insanity, navigating through mazes of corridors and doors. Cutting out combat and conventional scares, it's all about the fear of the unknown.
$20 at MicrosoftDeep space terror: Alien Isolation
Trapped on a space station with an extra-terrestrial threat, players will need to stay alert and hidden. But remember that in space, no one can hear you scream.
$20 at AmazonFear the unknown: Dead Space
Once undead creatures flood a mining starship, Dead Space becomes a bloody struggle to escape. While a classic of the Xbox 360 era, it's playable via Xbox One backward compatibility.
$20 at AmazonThere are several mighty horror games on Xbox One now and these are some of the best. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a simply unmissable experience within the genre, while indie titles like Observer bring a refreshing approach to horror tropes. No matter your choice, just don't look behind you.
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Psychological horror games are a new breed of horror games that attempt to frighten the player with a reality of the situation given in the game. Even going as far as to deliberately take the player out of the game for a moment to directly challenge the player's psyche.
Psychological horror games differ from survival horror games in that the game focuses not on jump scares but rather disturbing images or disturbing situations.
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