8 Strangest Scary Games Ever Made

Scary games often thrive on atmosphere and subverting expectations, but certain titles push boundaries far beyond the usual jump scares and haunted corridors. These are the games that unravel logic, twist perception, and blur the line between the familiar and the surreal, using unconventional mechanics or disturbing imagery to instill dread on a deeper level.

Over the years, there have been quite a few horror games that go above and beyond the typical expectations for the genre. Whether through unsettling presentation, cryptic narratives, or gameplay that refuses to follow traditional rules, they stand as testaments to how experimental design can be more terrifying than the ordinary.

• Granny
• Eyes of Horror
• Haunted School
• Five Nights at Freddy’s
• That’s Not My Neighbor