

The Mediumis a fascinating experience, blending elements of Resident Evil and Silent Hill into one package. This makes it a perfect experience for fans of horror, especially those who are into older slasher films. Dead by Daylight has also featured famous licensed horror franchises such as Halloween, Saw, Evil Dead, Stranger Things, and Resident Evil, to name a few. The surprising thing about this game is that playing as the survivors is just as satisfying as taking on the role of the killer, proving that developer Behaviour Interactive knows how to make a balanced experience. As the killer, you have various abilities that help you stalk your prey, such as the power to turn invisible at times. The survivors must work together to fend off the killer, while completing objectives that lead to escape. As the survivors, you and your team must escape and fight back using the environment while playing as the killer requires you to…well, take out the survivors. Kicking things off is Dead by Daylight, an asymmetrical multiplayer game that puts you in the shoes of the survivors or the killer. Note that this list comprises PS5 games only - PS4 titles playable via backward compatibility will not be included. Here, we’ll cover the best horror games on Sony’s new platform, just in time for Halloween (but really, it’s always a good time for a haunted adventure).

It’s spooky season, so what better time to dive into the best horror games on PS5? The system is only around a year old, so the selection of games is still expanding, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of scares to be had. The horror video game genre has been around for years, but has recently climbed in popularity, with some of the most memorable titles falling into this category.
