British history, ancient castles, and folklore have inspired game developers to create horror games that terrify players around the world. Britain is famous for its haunted locations, and therefore, it’s a great setting for developing game narratives that help players experience fear, mystery, and enjoy supernatural creatures.
If the idea of playing a game where every shadow and sound could hide something sounds impressive to you, then we’re sure that the 5 British horror games listed below will indeed satisfy your gaming needs.
1. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Experienced gamers are well aware of the fact that Norse mythology is common ground for horror and adventure games. The same applies to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice — a game created by the British video gaming company Ninja Theory. This game offers a psychological horror experience inspired by gods, monsters, and heroes.
According to players, this game is far from ordinary adventure video games. Instead, the journey with Senua includes the dark themes of mental illness and grief. Interestingly, some users found these themes so intense that they felt the need to break after playing this game and turned to lighter entertainment options like the popular slot game Big Bass Splash created by PragmaticPlay. This fishing-themed casino game is in complete contrast with Hellblade’s dark tones.
2. Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is indeed one of the most notable games of this decade. The game was released in 2014 and it soon became a masterpiece in the survival horror genre. Alien: Isolation was created by the British company Creative Assembly, which chose the universe of the iconic “Alien” film series. Players enjoy taking on the role of the main character, Amanda Ripley, and helping her find her missing mother. For this purpose, you have to survive in the claustrophobic and hostile environment of the Sevastopol space station.
Even though a decade has passed since we first played this game, it still fascinates the players with its futuristic aesthetics, haunting plot, and constant tension. And if you’re a horror lover, this game will surely stay with you long after you finish playing it for the first time.
3. Monstrum
The next game we’re about to discuss also belongs to the same decade. In fact, Monstrum is a Scottish game developed by BAFTA-nominated game studio Team Junkfish. Monstrum was launched in 2015 and we have to admit that it took the horror gaming community to a whole new level. The thing that players admire the most about this game is that no two playthroughs are entirely the same.
Every horror enthusiast who considers playing this game should know that it’s far from trivial jump scares. You should know that it’s an in-depth, intense survival horror experience and the best part is that you can’t possibly predict what the process of the game will lead you into.
4. Dark Nights With Poe And Munro
The British video game called Dark Nights With Poe and Munro might not be familiar for horror game lovers but this game actually involves supernatural elements and psychological horror themes. The company that created this game, D’Avekki Studios, is also the author of two notorious games in the same genre: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective.
The plot of this particular game focuses on the two main characters — Poe and Munro, who work on the radio in the mysterious town of August. The most interesting part of this game for horror lovers is that what they do is more than just hosting a radio show because, in reality, the characters encounter paranormal activities and try to uncover the town’s dark secrets.
5. At Dead Of Night
The final popular British horror game on our list is relatively new. It’s a 2020 game, “At Dead of Night,” developed by Baggy Cat Entertainment. This survival horror game is set in a 1950s-1970s style British hotel, which leaves a pretty creepy atmosphere, as players say.
One of the things that make this game stand out is the full-motion video (FMV) elements, which means that you can interact with the game and use mouse-only controls to solve paranormal puzzles. Besides, you will have a chance to use a device known as the Spirit Receiver in order to communicate with the residents of the hotel. Thanks to these slightly awkward mouse-only controls, the game might even feel like a classic survival horror game.
Final Thoughts
Although these 5 horror games will indeed satisfy your gaming needs, British gaming companies have a lot to offer gamers who enjoy playing with supernatural creatures and eerie narratives. Regardless of the game you choose, you should realize one thing: all of these games will touch your deepest anxieties and make you feel uncomfortable and surprisingly excited at the same time.
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