Mood + group
Horror Games to Play With Friends
Scary games that still work as a group experience, with player counts, communication and intensity made clear.
Recommended games.
Chosen for this specific way to play.
01PC / PS5 / Xbox Series
Phasmophobia
A four-player online cooperative psychological horror game about identifying ghosts using investigation equipment and teamwork.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
02A co-op horror game about scavenging dangerous abandoned moons to meet a company quota.
- Scavenging gives the group a risky objective on every run.
- Each run turns a shared quota into a clear group goal.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
Worth knowing Expect a little setup before everyone is playing.
03PC
R.E.P.O.
An online co-op horror game about extracting physics-based valuables while avoiding monsters.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
Worth knowing Expect a little setup before everyone is playing.
04PC
GTFO
A demanding four-player cooperative horror shooter where stealth, scarce resources and precise coordination are essential.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
05A cooperative third-person zombie shooter built around enormous swarms, class roles and globe-spanning campaign episodes.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
06A cooperative zombie FPS built around four-survivor campaigns, dynamic hordes and complementary teamwork.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
07An open-world zombie action RPG centered on parkour, melee combat, exploration and cooperative story play.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
08An open-world zombie action game combining first-person parkour, survival combat, crafting and a cooperative campaign.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
09A four-player cooperative zombie FPS built around dynamic hordes, tightly paced campaigns and complementary teamwork.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
10A two-character action-horror campaign built around cooperative combat, shared resources and weapon upgrades.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
11An asymmetric horror game where one killer hunts four survivors repairing objectives and attempting escape.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
12PC
Grounded
A backyard survival adventure about crafting gear, building bases and battling insects at miniature scale.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
13A first-person survival horror game about building shelter, exploring caves and surviving a hostile island.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
14A cooperative survival crafting game set in a research facility overrun by paranormal threats and hostile forces.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
15A first-person survival horror game about building shelter, exploring a hostile peninsula and uncovering what happened there.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
16A cooperative wilderness survival sandbox about gathering resources, crafting, fighting and surviving seasonal threats.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
17A detailed isometric zombie survival sandbox focused on scavenging, long-term preparation and inevitable risk.
- Scavenging gives the group a risky objective on every run.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Matches the scary mood you chose.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
18A light-hearted physics puzzle-platformer where players wobble through open-ended levels, manipulating objects and solving traversal problems.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
19PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series
Party Animals
A physics-based multiplayer party brawler where players fight, cooperate and compete in chaotic objective-driven arenas.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
20A 4–8-player online and local party game mixing a competitive board mode with destructive minigames.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
21PC / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series / Nintendo Switch
Moving Out 2
A chaotic cooperative moving game about carrying furniture through obstacle-filled levels, now with local and cross-play online co-op.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
22PC
PlateUp!
A restaurant management roguelite with local and online cooperative cooking.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
23PC / PS4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 / Mobile
Terraria
A 2D sandbox adventure focused on exploration, combat, crafting and building.
- Build shared projects in an open-ended world.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
24PC / Xbox Series / PS5
Sea of Thieves
An online pirate adventure built around sailing, exploration, treasure hunting, PvE and PvP.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
25PC / Xbox Series / PS5 / Nintendo Switch 2
Valheim
A cooperative Viking survival game centered on exploration, building, crafting and bosses.
- Build shared projects in an open-ended world.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
26PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series / PS4 / PS5
Deep Rock Galactic
A 1–4 player cooperative FPS about dwarven miners completing missions in procedurally generated destructible caves.
- Distinct classes reward teammates who combine their strengths.
- Work through clear mission objectives as a team.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
27PC / Mac / Linux / Xbox Series / PS5 / Nintendo Switch / Mobile
Minecraft
A sandbox building and survival game whose multiplayer behavior differs materially between Java and Bedrock editions.
- Build shared projects in an open-ended world.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
Worth knowing Expect a little setup before everyone is playing.
28PC / PS5 / Xbox Series
Helldivers 2
An online squad shooter for up to four players focused on cooperative missions, friendly fire and a shared galactic war.
- Work through clear mission objectives as a team.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
29PC
PEAK
A cooperative climbing adventure about surviving a dangerous ascent on a mysterious island.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing Expect a little setup before everyone is playing.
30PC / PS4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Overcooked! 2
A chaotic cooking game supporting local and online cooperative play for up to four players.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
31A demanding action adventure built around precise sword deflections, mobility, stealth and uncompromising boss encounters.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
32PC / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series / Nintendo Switch
Rocket League
A competitive vehicle-soccer game where teams use boost, aerial control and positioning to score goals in short matches.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
33A free-to-play tactical FPS combining large-scale warfare with an extraction mode built around squads, loot and objectives.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
34A precise team-based tactical FPS centered on economy decisions, objective rounds and mechanical mastery.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
35An open-world crime management simulation with optional online co-op.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
36A demanding action RPG with stance-based combat, deep character builds, abundant loot and online cooperative expeditions.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
37PC
Cuphead
A hand-drawn run-and-gun game built around precise platforming, pattern-heavy boss fights and two-player local co-op.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
38PC / PS5 / Xbox Series / Nintendo Switch 2
Split Fiction
A co-op-only action-adventure for two players that alternates between sci-fi and fantasy worlds.
- Different abilities give each player a distinct role.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
39PC / PS4 / Xbox One
A Way Out
A co-op-only cinematic action-adventure about two prisoners whose stories and gameplay are designed around two players.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
40PC / Mac / Linux / PS4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2
Stardew Valley
A farming and life simulation RPG with optional multiplayer, persistent shared farms and platform-specific player limits.
- Build and improve a shared farm at your own pace.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
41A hardcore PvPvE extraction shooter about hunting monsters and rival players, claiming a bounty, and escaping alive with what you earned.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
42PC / Mac / PS5 / Xbox Series
Baldur's Gate 3
A story-driven party RPG with online multiplayer, split-screen co-op and full cross-play.
- Make dialogue and story choices together.
- Turn-based party tactics leave room to plan each move together.
- Repeatable play gives a friend group reasons to keep coming back.
43PC / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series / Nintendo Switch
It Takes Two
A co-op-only action-adventure built around two players solving varied platforming, puzzle and action challenges together.
- Cooperative puzzles make both players part of each solution.
- Different abilities give each player a distinct role.
- Its social structure is especially strong for a friend group.
44PC
Tekken 8
A 3D fighting game centered on close-range movement, character-specific combos and aggressive competitive play.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
45An open-world action RPG built around exploration, demanding combat, flexible character builds and imposing boss fights.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
46A four-player cooperative action game blending brutal melee combat and gunplay against overwhelming science-fiction hordes.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
47PC / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series / Nintendo Switch / Mobile
Warframe
A free cooperative online action game built around fluid movement, shooting, melee combat and deep equipment builds.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
48PC / Mac / Linux
Portal 2
A first-person puzzle game with a separate two-player cooperative campaign built around coordinated portal mechanics.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
49A hardcore extraction FPS where players raid, fight, loot and attempt to extract with their gear.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
50An atmospheric action adventure about exploring a vast interconnected kingdom, mastering precise combat and uncovering hidden paths.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
51An online action RPG with deliberate combat, flexible character builds, item-driven progression and a demanding endgame.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
52PC
Hades
A fast action roguelike where repeated escape attempts build relationships, reveal story and create new combinations of powers.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
53A competitive 2D fighting game with modern accessibility options, precise neutral play and deep character mastery.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
54A four-player cooperative action game focused on visceral first-person melee combat against dense enemy hordes.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
55A challenging cooperative action RPG combining third-person gunplay, character builds and procedurally assembled worlds.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
56A fast cooperative roguelike shooter where escalating enemy pressure meets powerful randomized item combinations.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
57A challenging cooperative action RPG combining third-person gunplay, boss fights and procedurally assembled worlds.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
58A cooperative wave-survival shooter about class synergy, weapon upgrades and fighting increasingly dangerous mutant hordes.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
59PC / PS4 / Xbox One / Xbox Series
Monster Hunter: World
A hunting action RPG about tracking large monsters, mastering distinct weapons and crafting equipment from their parts.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
60A free online action RPG known for intricate character builds, a vast passive tree, item crafting and extensive endgame systems.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
61A methodical tactical FPS about planning and executing high-risk police operations with careful team coordination.
- Especially well suited to playing with friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
62PC
PAYDAY 2
A four-player cooperative heist shooter with stealth and loud approaches, varied objectives and extensive build customization.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
63An online action RPG about building a character, clearing dungeons and collecting increasingly powerful equipment in a dark open world.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
64A collection of classic science-fiction shooters offering multiple campaigns, cooperative play and competitive multiplayer.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
65PC
V Rising
A vampire survival action RPG about gathering resources, building a castle and defeating bosses to unlock new powers.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
66A competitive party platformer where players build a shared obstacle course while trying to be the ones who finish it.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
67A dinosaur survival sandbox about taming creatures, building fortified bases and progressing through dangerous worlds.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
68PC
Palworld
An open-world survival game combining creature collection, combat, crafting, base building and production work.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
69A cooperative looter shooter with fluid gunplay, distinct character builds and a campaign spanning several planets.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
70A story-driven open-world RPG set in Night City, combining flexible character builds, action combat and consequential quests.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
71A first-person zombie action RPG with detailed melee combat, character builds and three-player online cooperative play.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
72A historical real-time strategy game about growing settlements, advancing through ages and commanding armies.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
73A story-rich open-world fantasy RPG about monster hunting, political conflict and choices with lasting consequences.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
74A definitive edition of the classic historical real-time strategy game with extensive campaigns and competitive multiplayer.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
75A cooperative looter shooter combining character skill trees, a long campaign and an enormous stream of randomized weapons.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
76A cooperative survival action RPG about exploring a ruined fantasy world, crafting equipment and building elaborate bases.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
77An open-world tactical shooter about dismantling a cartel through reconnaissance, stealth and coordinated combat.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
78An accessible open-world racing game with hundreds of cars, varied events and seamless social play.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
79An accessible open-world racing game set in Britain with dynamic seasons, hundreds of cars and seamless social events.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
80A fantasy strategy game combining turn-based empire management with massive real-time tactical battles.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
81One player defuses a procedural bomb while teammates use a separate manual and communicate what to do.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
82A mining sandbox adventure where players build an underground base, farm, craft, explore and defeat bosses.
- Build and improve a shared farm at your own pace.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
83A first-person factory-building game about automating production chains across a large alien world.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
84A cinematic western action adventure with a richly simulated open world, a long story campaign and a separate online mode.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
85A vast procedural space sandbox about exploring planets, upgrading equipment, building bases and travelling together.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
86PC
Raft
An ocean survival adventure where players scavenge debris, expand a raft and explore story islands together.
- Gathering and crafting create practical jobs to share.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
87A slapstick physics brawler where gelatinous fighters grapple, punch and throw each other from hazardous arenas.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
88A social mini-golf game with simultaneous online play, themed courses and optional chaotic modifiers.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
89A gentle puzzle platformer about two connected yarn characters navigating environments through movement and cooperation.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
90A party-based fantasy RPG with systemic exploration, consequential choices and tactical turn-based combat for up to four players.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
91A detailed World War II grand strategy game about national planning, production, logistics, diplomacy and military operations.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
92A colorful fantasy puzzle platformer where up to four players combine distinct character abilities to cross inventive levels.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
93PC
Factorio
A deep automation game about designing factories, managing logistics and scaling production from raw ore to rockets.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
94A science-fiction grand strategy game about exploring a procedural galaxy, developing an empire and meeting alien civilizations.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
95A colorful multiplayer obstacle-course party game built around short elimination rounds and physical comedy.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
96A minimalist roguelite about surviving escalating enemy swarms while combining automatic weapons into overwhelming builds.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
97A character-driven grand strategy game about guiding a medieval dynasty through politics, relationships, intrigue and war.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
98A two-player online puzzle adventure where separated partners must communicate incomplete information to escape a mysterious castle.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
99A turn-based 4X strategy game about building a civilization through exploration, research, diplomacy and war.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
Worth knowing The controls ask more from new players.
100A relaxing first-person simulation about methodically cleaning detailed environments alone or with online friends.
- A genuinely scary tone that works with a group.
- Communication and group setup stay visible.
How we choose
Selection criteria
Support is only the start. The list also considers whether each game is a good experience for this exact intent.
- A genuinely scary tone
- Strong friend-group suitability
- Clear player and lobby facts
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