Top 40 / Best Indie Horror Games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut

To start out in the game you’ll initially be playing the part of Skullface, a homicidal maniac determined to slaughter t...

Fear the Spotlight

A decent premise that makes for a sense of dread, and some solid scares along the way

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Ah, the classic arcade light gun genre, remembered fondly for how bonkers it could be and a bit less positively for how ...

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Ah, the classic arcade light gun genre, remembered fondly for how bonkers it could be and a bit less positively for how ...

Layers of Fear 2

“Walking simulators” that play out as horror titles on the Switch, more often than not, have tended to be a bit of a bus...

Silt

Too often in the indie space I’ve found that games that bill themselves as being horror in some way have genera...

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake

While it doesn’t very clearly set itself apart from its predecessor, there’s still no doubt that it can be a bloody good time… within limits

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair

A follow-up to the charming and weird original adventure to the that continues in fine form

Tales from Candleforth

A surprisingly good mix of creepiness and smart puzzles, but doesn’t completely stick the landing

Stasis: Bone Totem

A horror adventure that has a great sense of ambiance and dread, but that has some design weaknesses

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition

Fans of busting ghosts or who may even enjoy doing some haunting online should find this to be quite engaging

Little Nightmares III

A great and grand adventure you can enjoy solo or co-op, with plenty of dark imagery and cool moments, but it has limits

Dead of Darkness

While it takes its time getting into the meat of things, despite this being more of a 16-bit throwback affair, it’s one of the better horror games out in the eShop

FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

While its predecessor had the elements of a creepy good time present, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse brings it all together

Night Book

I’ve continued to be impressed with the strides the FMV game genre has made since its more humble CD-based beginnings. I...

Maid of Sker

Survival horror may be one of the most tricky genres I’ve seen to really make a quality game in. Whether the issue is to...

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle

Taking the formula developed by Slayaway Camp and running with it in a more specific direction Killer Puzzle mostly does...

Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition

While it takes a moment to get acclimated to, the mix of Lovecraftian horror that feels embraced rather than exploited, and some interesting cards for your deck help make this stand apart from its peers

Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination

A strange and morally fraught trip through corporate horror

CONSCRIPT

While not the type of horror you’d normally think of in spooky season, surviving the war is its own bit of terror

FAITH: The Unholy Trinity

Absolutely embraces the looks, play, and sounds of the oldest of old-school games with a horror touch

Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil

Though its presentation is humble, it makes effective use of sound and slow-burn tension to deliver some thrills

SHINONOME ABYSS The Maiden Exorcist

Billed as a strategy roguelike horror action game, there’s no question that this is a unique experience, but whether it will get its hooks in you will depend on what you’re looking for

Sorry We're Closed

Undeniably colorful, weird, and wild… but perhaps a bit too up and down for its own good

Camp Sunshine

A creepy and very retro-feeling top-down adventure meets survival horror experience

Dark Days

Though it’s a budget-minded teen-rated horror game that doesn’t mean it lacks some punch

LISA: The Painful - Definitive Edition

Decidedly old-school in look and execution, it’s the dark and sometimes disturbing nature of the journey that holds appeal

Bulb Boy

While it isn't a terribly long adventure Bulb Boy is a creative journey with an unusual art style that consistent...

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus

Dark, odd, and certainly possessing a fair amount of creepy vibes, this pretty grim adventure is a decent enough follow-up to its predecessor

Anglerfish

Undeniably weird, with plenty of creepy horror elements, plenty of abrupt death, and an odd style all its own

Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward

If you’re looking for that tension in the pit of your stomach as you peek around the next corner, and don’t mind some warts, this delivers

Charon's Staircase

Considering the landscape of indie horror games that more often misses than hits, this does reasonably well

Crow Country

A stylish but sometimes aggravating horror throwback to the likes of the OG Resident Evil

DESOLATIUM

This creepy horror-leaning adventure delivers some scares and creeps, but can be frustrating at times

Decarnation

Designed as a horror title that makes you feel more uneasy than scared, Decarnation succeeds in being creepy but won’t be for everyone

Bones of Halloween

This budget seasonal shooter may be lack depth, but it valiantly tries to compensate with breadth of modes

MADiSON

Undoubtedly dark and creepy, the survival horror of MADiSON can grab you but isn't perfect by any means

Heaven Dust 2

With an isometric top-down perspective, a slowly-revealed story (for what it is), and a mix of exploration, puzzles, and...

Werewolf: The Apocalypse Heart of the Forest

Heavily text-based games are actually pretty well-represented on Switch, though in general I’ll say I’m not typically a ...

True Fear: Forsaken Souls - Part 2

As a big fan of the hidden item and puzzle subgenre for killing some time while relaxing the wrinkle of horror is someth...

Amnesia: Collection

If you’re into horror games or at least watching streamers play horror games there’s a good chance you&rs...

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