A day of scuba diving to underwater wrecks escalates into a horrifying situation in 'The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man Of Medan'. — Steam/TNS
Horror games are hard to do. It takes work to create the right atmosphere to scare players out of their seats. Developers have to invest time in world-building, visuals and sound all in the name of creating nightmare scenarios.
In many ways, it's the exact opposite of what studios strive for. Instead of designing a soothing and comfortable experience, horror-game developers aim to elicit unease and anxiety. For players, that adrenaline-soaked fear pays off when it's combined with compelling gameplay and produces indelible moments.
