18 horror games coming in 2026 and beyond that we already can't wait to play
The gaming industry is preparing for a surge of horror titles in 2026 and 2027, including sequels like 'The Sinking City 2' and new adaptations of classic franchises like 'Halloween'. The genre continues to grow in popularity and technical quality.
Why it matters
The horror genre has become a significant driver of engagement and innovation in the video game market.
Here are the best horror games coming in 2026 and 2027 so far
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Over the last five, maybe 10 years, video game horror fans have been eating well, and judging by what’s coming in 2026 and 2027, we’re going to be stuffing our faces for another two years.
Thanks to the likes of Alien: Isolation , Resident Evil 2 (2019), Silent Hill 2 (2023), Visage and more, each year it feels like the survival horror genre goes from strength to strength, not only in quality but also in its growing popularity.
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