Short of visiting a haunted house or cemetery, there’s no activity that gets you more into the Halloween spirit than video games. Putting yourself in the literal shoes of a hero in the most bone-chilling of situations can rock you to your core in a way film, TV, and books can’t always do.
Whether you’re looking for bloody gauntlets through cultish villages, a psychological trip through eerie and otherworldly dimensions, or just a charming celebration of the spooky holiday itself, gaming has something for everyone. And if you’re still trying to decide which game to jump into, you’re in the right place — here are five games that you should play this Halloween season.
