Still no official word on Resident Evil 9, and the wait is agonizing. Lucky for you, there are plenty of terrifying games that’ll keep you on edge until Capcom finally drops the next chapter of bio-terror madness. From mind-bending psychological horror to gut-wrenching gore, here are five of the best survival horror games to play while waiting for RE9.
1. Alan Wake 2Think Resident Evil meets Twin Peaks, but on steroids. Alan Wake 2 ditches the action-heavy vibes of the first game and plunges straight into survival horror madness. You’ll play as both Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson, flipping between their stories as you try to escape the clutches of The Dark Place. If you love RE’s mix of horror and storytelling, this one’s a no-brainer.
2. Dead Space (Remake)Classic survival horror? Check. Disgusting mutant abominations? Double check. A protagonist who just can’t catch a break? Triple check. The Dead Space remake brings back Isaac Clarke’s worst nightmare with jaw-dropping visuals, brutal dismemberment mechanics, and an even creepier atmosphere.
3. Outlast 2If you think Resident Evil’s first-person horror is scary, wait till you experience Outlast 2. No weapons. No combat. Just you, a camcorder, and a whole lot of running for your life. You play as a journalist investigating a disturbing cult in the middle of nowhere, and let’s just say, things go south real fast. The game thrives on psychological horror, insane chase sequences, and a sense of helplessness that makes every second feel like a life-or-death situation.
4. Silent Hill 2 (Remake)Resident Evil is all about zombies and bioweapons, but Silent Hill 2? Pure psychological torment. The remake is a visually stunning, emotionally devastating experience, bringing James Sunderland’s twisted journey back to life. The fog-drenched streets, grotesque creatures, and deeply unsettling story make it one of the best horror games ever.
5. The Evil Within 2The Evil Within 2 takes everything great about the first game and cranks up the horror and storytelling. Open-world sections add a layer of exploration, while the grotesque enemies and limited resources keep the tension high. Plus, you get to mess around with stealth, crafting, and some truly insane boss fights.
Waiting for Resident Evil 9 doesn’t have to be painful—these five games will keep you screaming, sweating, and questioning your life choices in the best way possible.
1. Alan Wake 2Think Resident Evil meets Twin Peaks, but on steroids. Alan Wake 2 ditches the action-heavy vibes of the first game and plunges straight into survival horror madness. You’ll play as both Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson, flipping between their stories as you try to escape the clutches of The Dark Place. If you love RE’s mix of horror and storytelling, this one’s a no-brainer.
2. Dead Space (Remake)Classic survival horror? Check. Disgusting mutant abominations? Double check. A protagonist who just can’t catch a break? Triple check. The Dead Space remake brings back Isaac Clarke’s worst nightmare with jaw-dropping visuals, brutal dismemberment mechanics, and an even creepier atmosphere.
3. Outlast 2If you think Resident Evil’s first-person horror is scary, wait till you experience Outlast 2. No weapons. No combat. Just you, a camcorder, and a whole lot of running for your life. You play as a journalist investigating a disturbing cult in the middle of nowhere, and let’s just say, things go south real fast. The game thrives on psychological horror, insane chase sequences, and a sense of helplessness that makes every second feel like a life-or-death situation.
4. Silent Hill 2 (Remake)Resident Evil is all about zombies and bioweapons, but Silent Hill 2? Pure psychological torment. The remake is a visually stunning, emotionally devastating experience, bringing James Sunderland’s twisted journey back to life. The fog-drenched streets, grotesque creatures, and deeply unsettling story make it one of the best horror games ever.
5. The Evil Within 2The Evil Within 2 takes everything great about the first game and cranks up the horror and storytelling. Open-world sections add a layer of exploration, while the grotesque enemies and limited resources keep the tension high. Plus, you get to mess around with stealth, crafting, and some truly insane boss fights.
Waiting for Resident Evil 9 doesn’t have to be painful—these five games will keep you screaming, sweating, and questioning your life choices in the best way possible.
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