An intense, round-based, zombie horror shooter by Wales Interactive. Play solo or up-to 4-players online, facing relentless waves of Quiet Ones whilst solving mysterious missions, uncovering Easter Eggs, upgrading steampunk weapons and obtaining Miracles — a vast network of Celtic God powers.

It’s 1914, and Elisabeth Williams has conquered Sker Island, now seeking domination with a broadcast of the Siren’s Song. Arianwen, her daughter, has opposed her, and after being mysteriously awakened, you must join her mission to thwart the broadcast and save the world from descending into hell.

Loretta is a housewife. Walter is a writer. Dragged from the glitz and glamor of 1940s New York City and thrust into a dilapidated farmhouse in the rural south, both are unsuccessful, struggling with their finances, and straining in their relationship. But when Loretta learns of her husband’s infidelity and a lucrative life insurance policy filed in his name, a grisly plan takes root. It is up to you to decide how far she should take it.

Become an accessory to Loretta’s crimes as she navigates a nightmare of her own creation. Engage with the locals through branching dialogue options, discover the right tools for putting an end to nosy neighbors, recover from the betrayal of a love gone wrong, and ultimately decide how Loretta’s story should end. Will you walk the high road and move on, or will you serve those who have wronged you their just desserts?

Deceit 2 is an immersive 6-9 player social deduction horror experience that can be played with friends or online via matchmaking. Your goal, escape the Ritual. But beware, two of your party have been corrupted by evil, hiding amongst you in plain sight, empowering the Ritual in order to sacrifice you to the Game Master's mysterious Benefactors. Band together, decipher allies from foes, but in this treacherous game, who truly stands by your side?

HOUSE is a horror adventure game where you play as a young girl exploring a dangerous house that's doing everything it can to kill you and your family. Race against time to change fate...or fall into darkness yourself.

FEATURES
- Explore a house that changes and reacts to your actions in real-time
- Race against time to save your family and yourself
- Multiple endings to discover
- Befriend or behead your family
- Experiment with the different items to try and survive
- Challenging, non-linear gameplay
- Uncover the dark secrets of a twisted family

STASIS: BONE TOTEM is a thrilling and spine-tingling journey into the unknown fathoms of the icy ocean and the terrors that await a family. They will uncover a threat far beyond their wildest dreams. An isometric adventure created by the team behind STASIS and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION.

Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

After borrowing his father's car, Henry is ready to finally have a weekend trip to escape from his parents house. Everything was on track until the engine stops running in the middle of nowhere and a humble local offers to tow Henry to his farm in order to fix the car problem, but he and his family had other plans for the young punk.

Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil is a story focused horror game. Play as a priest and help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions and exorcize the evil!

Aughust Heylel, an exorcist legitimized by the vatican and a relevant priest doesn't belive in his own faith anymore. He writes a letter talking about his life and his worst mission, the case "Roots of Evil", which started in 1984.

His mission was to investigate a house with paranormal activities, but the problem was way deeper. The case stuck into Aughust's head for more than 30 years, and now, it's finally the time to finish it!

You have been invited to a religious summer camp. When you arrive it is not what you expected and suddenly a nun hits you with a hammer. You wake up inside an abandoned school and you have to figure out how to get out. But to your surprise, you are not the only one trapped there.

Control Ziggy, a simple guy in his early teens with no high-flying ambitions whatsoever. He wakes up after a blackout seemingly clueless of what has happened, only to discover he's now stuck in a time loop. Discover the mysteries of this very particular neighborhood inspired by the developer’s home town! What did the miners uncover in the Gravel Pit 60 years ago? What is the Midnight Council? Why are you stuck in a time loop and how can you break free?

Make your way down the deepest caves and tunnels below Orten where answers and more await...

There once was Elise, a vibrant and ambitious young lass with a big dream – becoming filthy rich. In spite of this, the stars didn’t seem to have reserved our protagonist much fortune in life. Elise, who came from humble beginnings, had no choice but to spend her days away assisting her fellow neighbours with menial tasks to make a living.

One day, Elise discovers a pair of beautiful shiny red shoes buried in her backyard – what a surprise! Bewitched, Elise embarks on a fearful journey that pulls her closer and closer into the heart of the mysterious Woods!

Will Elise risk it all for the sake of a dream come true, or settle for her humble day-to-day life? The ending of this tale is yours to write…

Unlock the secrets hidden within the haunted town of Aspen Falls, featuring gruesome enemy encounters, epic bosses, cunning puzzles, and a deep story where not everyone is who they seem. Play as Daniel – an average teenager whose life is forever changed after inheriting the home of his estranged grandmother and meeting a mysterious woman with intimate knowledge about his family, the house, and its shocking connection to his past. The gameplay elements inspired by classic horror combat with soulslike precision, put a fresh spin on the modern action-horror genre.

You're on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is back and scarier than ever with the long-awaited 10th Anniversary Update; a complete visual overhaul of the spine-chilling 2013 release.

Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaption of Slender Man, the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe.

Back in 2012, Slender: The Eight Pages was released as a short, experimental first-person game that helped breathe new life into the horror genre through its use of unadulterated tension building and fear.

Slender: The Arrival is the official re-imagining and expansion of the original game, featuring a brand-new storyline, new characters, improved visuals, great replay value, and most importantly, survival horror at its best.

THE GAME
Afterdream is a 2D psychological horror adventure game.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

FEATURES
Navigate the obscure location populated by ghosts, and collect items to solve puzzles as you move further through the intriguing story. Look through the lens of your strange camera and photograph highlighted objects to interact with them.

- Side-scrolling 2D with unique art-style
- Interact with hidden objects through the lens of a strange camera
- Atmospheric music and sound design
- Delve into a lucid dream, bending reality and fiction
- Minimalist yet efficient interface so the focus stays intact
- Hand-made in Finland, no asset flips or cheap tricks! :)

Trapped between the walls of your family home and the trenches of World War I, you try to piece together your past and take back control of your life.

BREAK THE CYCLE

Will the nightmare of the war ever end? Will you find inner peace one day? In Ad Infinitum, you play as a German soldier haunted by the horrors of the Great War. While your mind grapples with memories of your family home and the trenches on the front, you try to break the endless cycle of suffering.

BETWEEN A DREAM AND REALITY

You wake up in your bedroom, unchanged from your teenage years, in a run-down and deserted manor house. Suddenly and inexplicably, you are transported to the trenches where the horrors of war are overshadowed by vile and even more terrifying creatures. Unable to distinguish between reality and nightmare, you must fight to regain control of your life's narrative.

NIGHTMARES THAT BECOME REAL

Unspeakable nightmares come to life in the recesses of your mind. To escape the death traps and terrifying creatures, you must understand the source and motivation of each monster and solve the puzzles that stand in your way. From blind demons who can hear your softest footsteps to hideous disjointed puppets who move in the dark, horror is around every corner.

A FAMILY TORN APART

The fallout of the war is felt far from the front. Peel back the shroud that hides the secrets of your family, torn apart by the Great War, and try to remember your past. Through exploration and by solving riddles and puzzles between the walls of your home and the barbed wire of No Man’s Land, you ultimately reveal a chapter in the story of a German family torn apart by war.

Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory.

Macabre interactive adventure filled with bizarre events and puzzles.

The story revolves around a capricious, spoiled girl named Ingrid. She steps on a loaf of bread to avoid getting her shoes dirty and tumbles all the way down to hell.

The underworld is teeming with creepy creatures. Some of them want to swallow little Ingrid whole, others want to torment her with never-ending nightmares, and still others want to turn her into a charming statue to impress their neighbors.

But, when it seems like Ingrid is doomed to perish in this infernal pit, she meets Molek, a talkative, sarcastic demon who has been watching her adventure with fascination. She has no choice but to trust the little demon. Who knows? He just might be the key to her redemption and a way home.

Features:
- Multiple endings. Ingrid's fate depends entirely on your choices and the actions you perform over the course of the entire game
- Gripping puzzles that incorporate a wide variety of mechanics
- An immersive, fully-voiced storyline with references to the works of Hans Christian Anderson, the Brothers Grimm, and other authors.

A story-driven psychological thriller about the horrific consequences of a loved one's suicide.

After the tragedy of his wife's suicide, an office worker must process the horrific events surrounding the incident. Experience haunting characterizations of five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance in this atmospheric 2D psychological thriller. The story focuses on the social issue of suicide and explores relationships with people who are at risk.

Features:
* Story-driven psychological thriller
* Focus on suicide and people at risk
* Immersive story and detailed characters.
* Original graphics and soundtrack.

First-person survival horror gets a roguelike twist in The Red Exile, where every playthrough is randomized across a procedurally generated map to keep you on your toes while elements of hand-crafted puzzles and level design are layered within. Your task is to perform an exile rite to rid this realm of your maniac pursuer before he can kill you first.

Outsmart, evade and fend off your pursuer as you locate items to unlock new rooms and complete the ritual. But be careful, the AI-powered pursuer learns from the actions you take and gradually grows stronger! Collect perks to unlock new abilities and stack the deck in your favor. Can you adapt and survive this deadly game of cat and mouse?

You're on your own in a world full of danger! You can drink only if you discover water, survive the night only if you have a safe place to sleep - eat only what you have found or hunted. Explore a destroyed world and experience a dark story.

Dead Man's Diary is a unique blend of elements from several genres. The gameplay adopts typical survival game mechanics such as crafting items or exploring a hostile world along with the need to find places to sleep or food. And enriches it with a gripping story and realistic puzzles.

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of the alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory and solve a variety of hand-crafted puzzles.

Stay Out of the House is stealth based, VHS style slasher horror. With low poly visuals authentic to the PS1 era, this is the game your 90's self always wanted!

Greyhill Incident is a story-driven Survival-Horror game that takes place during the early 90s. As Ryan Baker, equipped with a baseball bat and a few bullets in his trusty revolver, the story takes you across the atmospheric neighbourhood of Greyhill, which is invaded by UFOs

As occult researcher Uesugi Kaho, discover the secret of the "Midnight Door" while avoiding the grip of it’s victims’ corrupted spirits. Inspired by classic survival horror titles; explore, investigate and survive a terrifying and deadly night in the abandoned Ikebukuro Walking Park.

Homebody is a survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Emily and her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They try to rekindle the bonds they once had, but lingering emotional wounds and social anxieties leave Emily feeling more alone than ever. When the power suddenly goes out, it’s almost a relief. But under the cover of darkness, a mysterious killer picks them off one by one. If Emily can’t find a way out, she’ll be trapped in this nightmare forever. Evade the killer, solve the house’s devious puzzles, and reconnect with your friends. Escaping the house may seem impossible at first, but with each attempt to put the pieces together, the bloodstained picture becomes more and more clear.

Best Xbox Series X|S Horror Games - Page 5

Sker Ritual

Loretta

Deceit 2

House

STASIS: BONE TOTEM

Mediterranea Inferno

Cannibal Abduction

Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil

Evil Nun: The Broken Mask

Orten Was The Case

Little Goody Two Shoes

Stray Souls

Slender: The Arrival (2023)

Afterdream

Ad Infinitum

The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation

Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance

Acceptance

The Red Exile - Survival Horror

Dead Man´s Diary

Mundaun

Stay Out of the House

Greyhill Incident

SENSEs: Midnight

Homebody