Horror

Horror games use threat, uncertainty and disturbing atmosphere to create tension, but they are not limited to one mechanical format. The category can include stealth, action, investigation, co-operative escape, psychological storytelling and experimental projects, provided fear or unease remains central rather than a decorative theme.

This tag gathers releases whose sound, spaces, enemies and rules are designed to unsettle the player. Reporting can consider pacing, accessibility, monster behaviour, multiplayer balance, visual direction, technical performance and how a game manages anticipation, surprise and vulnerability without automatically classifying every title as survival horror.