The Best Gore Games for Playstation 4

Update : House of Horror - 7 Psychos added at rank #25.
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Infernax (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Embark on an epic, bloodthirsty adventure in Infernax! With challenging castle-dungeons, multiple endings, and the option to play with friends, this retro side-scrolling platformer keeps you on the edge of your seat. Upgrade your character and unlock new skills to defeat demons and reverse the curse on your homeland. With secret areas to discover and a unique morality system, Infernax offers hours of exciting gameplay.


What we like:
  • Fun co-op
  • Multiple fun endings
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Lots of replayability
  • Incredible music
What could be improved:
  • Lots of instadeath pits
  • Weird morality system
  • Some metroid-esque elements but not a true metroidvania

  • dungeon
  • retro
  • gore
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • old-school
  • demons
  • pixel
  • dark
  • classic
  • side-scrolling
  • violent
  • castle-dungeon
  • boss-fight

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Valfaris: Mecha Therion (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!


  • side-scrolling
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • sequel
  • gore
  • scroller
  • sci-fi
  • bullet-hell
  • aliens
  • gothic
  • shoot
  • on-rails
  • 2.5d
  • colourful
  • arcade

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PERISH (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5

This game is a space shooter where players assume the role of a simulated fighter pilot battling enemy ships in the vastness of space.


  • first-person
  • shooter
  • gore
  • fps
  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • violent
  • boss
  • demons
  • 1-4-player
  • four-player
  • card
  • blood
  • pve
  • simulation

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Blade of Darkness (2021)

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Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

Unleash your inner warrior in Blade of Darkness! You'll explore a dark fantasy world, wield a variety of powerful weapons, and face off against gruesome foes. With four unique characters to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, you'll need to strategize to conquer your enemies. Despite its flaws, this game delivers a satisfying and immersive hack 'n slash experience.

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What we like:
  • Engaging combat with a variety of weapons
  • Immersive and detailed world
  • Four unique characters to choose from
  • Satisfying dismemberment system
  • Atmospheric music and narration
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve and difficult controls
  • Weak storyline and character development
  • Some weapons are practically useless
  • Repetitive gameplay

  • dark
  • fantasy
  • souls
  • rpg
  • gore
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • combat
  • violent
  • third-person
  • action
  • atmospheric
  • medieval
  • difficult
  • lore

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Bloodwash (2021)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery?


  • horror
  • gore
  • 1980s
  • survival-horror
  • walking-simulator
  • first-person
  • fiction
  • dark
  • run-down
  • interactive
  • old-school
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • crime
  • 3d

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Guts and Glory (2018)

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Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A game about father and son riding their bicycle through obstacle courses of death, and other fun family experiences. Created by HakJak


  • gore
  • physics
  • racing
  • violent
  • funny
  • casual
  • jet
  • blood
  • vehicle
  • pain
  • modern
  • park
  • open-world
  • open-top

7

Dark Light (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Mac OS

Mio is a young girl surrounded by death, and after an unexpected accident, she finds out where people go after they die. Maybe Heaven, or Hell...or an Underworld full of demons and mysteries.


  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • cyberpunk
  • dark
  • gore
  • post-apocalyptic
  • horror
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • 3d
  • violent
  • zombies
  • puzzle
  • adventure

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SUCCUBUS (2021)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Become a demonic priestess of lust and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee.


  • survival-horror
  • demons
  • gore
  • mature
  • violent
  • dark
  • deck
  • first-person
  • action-adventure
  • horror
  • martial
  • fantasy
  • card
  • spin-off

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Remorse: The List (2022)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.


  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • first-person
  • gore
  • shooter
  • psychological
  • violent
  • open-world
  • fps
  • dark
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • 3d
  • story

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Trap (2018)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS dos 3do 32x sega cd Playstation 4

After receiving a disturbing letter from his brother, our protagonist decides to go looking for him at the hotel Beryl. He will soon discover the strangeness of the places, the objects, the paintings, the shadows and the terrifying models moving, speaking, living of their own will.


  • gore
  • horror
  • violent
  • psychological
  • walking-simulator
  • movie
  • point-and-click
  • dark
  • pixel
  • platform
  • episodic
  • exploration
  • retro
  • 2d

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