Atmosphere plays a huge role too

Whether it’s a haunted hospital, an abandoned school, or your own twisted dreams, horror games create immersive worlds that feel disturbingly real. Sound design, lighting, and pacing all work together to trap you in that nightmare. What’s interesting is that fear and fun often go hand in hand. Horror games give us a safe space to experience fear—without real danger. That rush of adrenaline when you survive a tense moment? It feels amazing. It’s the same reason people love rollercoasters or scary movies.