2023 has been an incredible time for gaming across all genres, but the year has provided a remarkable showcase for horror specifically. With the spooky season in full swing, here are the top ten highest-rated horror games of 2023, according to critics.
The Top 10 Horror Games of 2023
10. System Shock
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/System-Shock.jpg?w=616&resize=640%2C366)
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Platforms: PC (console release arriving at a later date TBA)
Metacritic Score: 78
9. Bramble: The Mountain King
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bramble-Cover-Image.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: April 27, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 80
8. World of Horror (Console Release)
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/World-of-Horror.jpg?resize=640%2C361)
Release Date: October 19, 2023
Platforms: macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
Metacritic Score: 82
7. Killer Frequency
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Killer-Frequency-Cover.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 82
6. Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Oxenfree-II_-Lost-Signals-Cover-e1688965928425.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: July 12, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5
Metacritic Score: 84
5. DREDGE
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dredge.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 85
4. Dead Space Remake
![Dead-Space-Remake-Co-Op-Multiplayer](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Dead-Space-Remake-Co-Op-Multiplayer.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 89
3. Alan Wake II
![Alan Wake 2 Delay](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Alan-Wake-2-Delay.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 89
2. Resident Evil 4 – Separate Ways DLC
![](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RE4-Separate-Ways.jpg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 91
1. Resident Evil 4 Remake
![What Engine is the Resident Evil 4 Remake Running On](https://primagames.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/What-Engine-is-the-Resident-Evil-4-Remake-Running-On.jpeg?w=640&resize=640%2C360)
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic Score: 93
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Published: Oct 30, 2023 10:55 pm