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13 Short And Sweet Scary Games To Cram Before Halloween
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The article highlights a selection of thirteen short horror video games, ranging from 20 minutes to three hours, ideal for last-minute Halloween scares.
- Games like "The Children of Clay" (2025) and "Paratopic" (2018) provide intimate and surreal horror experiences, blending narrative and atmospheric tension.
- Notable mentions include "Devotion" (2019), a critically acclaimed story about family demons and superstition, and "Stories Untold" (2020), an anthology that blurs the lines between game and reality.
- Classic titles such as "Clock Tower" (1995) and "Ecstatica" (1994) have been remastered or ported for modern audiences, preserving their unique survival horror charm.
- Other standout games include "Home Safety Hotline" (2024), a call center horror sim, and "Inside" (2016), a critically praised atmospheric puzzle platformer still revered for its storytelling and design.
