More Recommended Horror Games

Recommendations by thecanvasrose

A list of well-rated, reputable and interesting horror games not included in my favorite horror games list. For those looking to explore the genre in IF.

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1. Theatre, by Brendon Wyber (1995)
Average member rating: (87 ratings)
thecanvasrose says:

Too tricky to sort out for me. That said, it's got a unique setting and a solid premise.

2. my father's long, long legs
by michael lutz
(2013)
Average member rating: (140 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Eerie with a memorable surprise at the end. A must play for everyone.

3. Cragne Manor
by Ryan Veeder, Jenni Polodna et al.

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Adam Whybray, Adri, Andrew Plotkin, Andy Holloway, Austin Auclair, Baldur Brückner, Ben Collins-Sussman, Bill Maya, Brian Rushton, Buster Hudson, Caleb Wilson, Carl Muckenhoupt, Chandler Groover, Chris Jones, Christopher Conley, Damon L. Wakes, Daniel Ravipinto, Daniel Stelzer, David Jose, David Petrocco, David Sturgis, Drew Mochak, Edward B, Emily Short, Erica Newman, Feneric, Finn Rosenløv, Gary Butterfield, Gavin Inglis, Greg Frost, Hanon Ondricek, Harkness Munt, Harrison Gerard, Ian Holmes, Ivan Roth, Jack Welch, Jacqueline Ashwell, James Eagle, Jason Dyer, Jason Lautzenheiser, Jason Love, Jeremy Freese, Joey Jones, Joshua Porch, Justin de Vesine, Justin Melvin, Katherine Morayati, Kenneth Pedersen, Lane Puetz, Llew Mason, Lucian Smith, Marco Innocenti, Marius Müller, Mark Britton, Mark Sample, Marshal Tenner Winter, Matt Schneider, Matt Weiner, Matthew Korson, Michael Fessler, Michael Gentry, Michael Hilborn, Michael Lin, Mike Spivey, Molly Ying, Monique Padelis, Naomi Hinchen, Nate Edwards, Petter Sjölund, Q Pheevr, Rachel Spitler, Reed Lockwood, Reina Adair, Riff Conner, Roberto Colnaghi, Rowan Lipkovits, Sam Kabo Ashwell, Scott Hammack, Sean M. Shore, Shin, Wade Clarke, Zach Hodgens, Zack Johnson

(2018)
Average member rating:

(25 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Not my jam. Cool effort though.

4. Lydia's Heart
by Jim Aikin
(2007)
Average member rating: (30 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Not scary enough to me in terms of the vibe I think it aims for. Better described as "supernatural" than "horror." Still good for what it is.

5. Afflicted, by Doug Egan (2008)
Average member rating: (51 ratings)
thecanvasrose says:

Predictable outcome. Could run more smoothly. Yet it is clever AND funny.

6. The Lurking Horror II: The Lurkening
by Ryan Veeder
(2018)
Average member rating: (26 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Fun puzzle game. I liked it well enough.

7. Body Bargain
by Amanda Lange
(2012)
Average member rating: (27 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Creepy ideas about cosmetic surgery implemented well. Could've been fleshed out more, but this is good as a short.

8. The King of Shreds and Patches
by Jimmy Maher
(2009)
Average member rating: (80 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

I'm sorry, but I couldn't get myself into this one. Lots of other people love it though.

9. Tales from Castle Balderstone
by Ryan Veeder
(2018)
Average member rating: (16 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

A clever game with unique parser implementation.

10. Additional Tales from Castle Balderstone
by Ryan Veeder
(2019)
Average member rating: (12 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

^^^ the sequel

11. 16 Ways to Kill a Vampire at McDonalds
by Abigail Corfman
(2016)
Average member rating: (94 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

The storyline is good, but this one is best for the puzzles.

12. Soft Earth
by Jon Sorce
(2018)
Average member rating: (4 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

Less of a horror story than a story with horror elements, but it is touching and worth the play time.

13. Babel
by Ian Finley
(1997)
Average member rating: (152 ratings)

thecanvasrose says:

I thought I'd really like this one, but it didn't do it for me. Maybe I'll try it again some other time.

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