5 Most-Anticipated Horror Games to Look Forward To

Horror fans are in for a treat in 2022 and 2023 thanks to a number of big-name and smaller scare-’em-up games on the horizon. We’ve rounded up 5 of the most-anticipated horror titles that we can’t wait to get our hands on:

Dead Space Remake

Release date: 27 January 2023 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | PC)

2008’s sci-fi horror survival Dead Space will be getting a full built-from-the-ground-up remake in 2023, but with the remake remaining true to the core foundation and spirit of the game. The game will use the Frostbite Engine (made famous by the Battlefield series), which has allowed the developers to expand and improve on the level design, combat mechanics, and story. The developers added that their true vision for the game can finally be realised thanks to the advancements in technology, with ray-tracing, atmospheric lighting, and 3D audio implemented; so we’re excited for this one.

The Callisto Protocol

Release date: 2 December 2022 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC)

While the Dead Space remake is on its way, gamers will get another sci-fi horror adventure with The Callisto Protocol, which is actually being developed by Striking Distance Studios, founded by Glen Schofield, who had previously co-created the Dead Space series. The third-person narrative-driven horror is set in 2320 on one of Jupiter’s moons, Callisto. The game revolves around horrific creatures and a conspiracy unfolding on Callisto’s dingy and dangerous Black Iron Prison. Dismemberment and environmental hazards also play a role here, which should make for an interesting (and terrifying) experience.

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Release date: 24 March 2023 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PC)

Much like the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes which were released in 2019 and 2020 respectively, Resident Evil 4 will be a full, built-from-the-ground-up reimagining of the 2005 classic. The game won’t detour too far from the original, but will include new story elements, slicker combat, and will run on the RE Engine which has powered the past remakes, as well as Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil: Village.

Daymare 1994 Sandcastle

Release date: TBC 2023 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | Switch | PC)

Daymare 1994 Sandcastle is the sequel to 2017’s underrated love-letter to classic Resident Evil games, Daymare 1998. The third-person survival horror follow-up puts you into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit, who has to investigate a secret facility full of some monstrous secrets. The game uses classic survival horror combat, but mixes it up with an elemental freezing gadget to stop enemies in their tracks and solve puzzles.

Scorn

Release date: 21 October 2022 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | PC)

Scorn is a bizarre, but intriguing-looking game, that is essentially the first-person fever-dream of H.R. Giger. Developed by Serbian studio Ebb Software, the title takes a slower, more atmospheric approach to first-person horror, throwing players into a nightmarish universe of odd mechanical forms meshed with flesh and human parts. The game requires players to explore, solve puzzles, and fight grotesque creatures, but one of the most interesting aspects is the weaponry, which includes organic/mechanic shotguns, pistols, and other firearms, which are almost living things themselves.

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