The Best Horror Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut added at rank #15.
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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022)

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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...


  • point-and-click
  • horror
  • pixel
  • puzzle
  • fiction
  • emotional
  • adventure
  • story
  • mystery
  • dark
  • atmospheric
  • drama
  • interactive
  • thriller
  • cinematic

12

Gylt (2019)

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In the haunting world of GYLT, you'll face your deepest fears while solving intricate puzzles. Search for your missing cousin in a twisted town, hiding from or outsmarting terrifying creatures. With a gripping story and a chilling soundtrack, this game will keep you on edge, making you question reality.


What we like:
  • Unique gameplay
  • Engaging story
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Smooth performance
What could be improved:
  • Combat needs enhancement
  • No jumping ability

  • stealth
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • survival-horror
  • narration
  • emotional
  • supernatural
  • hidden-object
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • multiple-endings
  • action-adventure
  • story

13

Happy Game (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone

A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

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  • horror
  • violent
  • psychedelic
  • puzzle
  • surreal
  • point-and-click
  • resource
  • cute
  • gore
  • adventure
  • dark
  • atmospheric
  • colourful

14

Fear the Spotlight (2023)

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Fear The Spotlight is a third-person survival horror adventure with a PS1 inspired visual style. After a séance goes wrong, you have to solve puzzles, hide from monsters, and search an empty school for your missing friend.


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • story
  • psychological

15

Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut (2024)

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You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.


  • visual-novel
  • horror
  • choices
  • psychological
  • dating-sim
  • romance
  • lore
  • souls
  • comic
  • humor
  • fiction
  • walking-simulator
  • point-and-click

16

Smile For Me (2019)

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A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.


  • horror
  • lgbtq
  • fmv
  • point-and-click
  • conversation
  • surreal
  • psychological
  • linear
  • hand-drawn
  • multiple-endings
  • cute
  • cartoony
  • 3d
  • first-person
  • comedy

17

The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication (2024)

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Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • thriller
  • first-person
  • conspiracy
  • stealth
  • walking-simulator
  • psychological
  • mind-bending
  • multiple-endings
  • cinematic
  • drama
  • puzzle
  • atmospheric
  • mystery

18

Sucker for Love: First Date (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!


  • dating-sim
  • horror
  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • comedy
  • anime
  • multiple-endings
  • psychological
  • cute
  • lovecraftian
  • point-and-click

19

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (2022)

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Uncover a sinister plot in OXENFREE II: Lost Signals as you navigate the mysterious town of Camena. With engaging characters, a captivating story, and your choices shaping the narrative, this game promises a thrilling adventure. Use your walkie talkie to tap into ghostly signals and manipulate time. Will you save the future or ignore those in need? The choice is yours.

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What we like:
  • Engaging characters
  • Captivating story twists
  • Excellent dialogue system
  • Satisfying conclusion
  • Beautiful art style
What could be improved:
  • Minimal presence of other characters
  • Time travel aspect lacks impact
  • Easy to miss side stories

  • supernatural
  • horror
  • narrative
  • cult
  • mystery
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • choices
  • story
  • interactive
  • exploration
  • local

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Home Safety Hotline (2024)

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Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.


  • horror
  • fmv
  • typing
  • 1990s
  • text
  • fiction
  • lovecraftian
  • lore
  • point-and-click
  • mythology
  • comedy
  • interactive
  • historical
  • simulation
  • alternate

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