Scary Games
That Freaky Feeling
Do you know that feeling you get from scary games? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating, and you can’t quite catch your breath? You feel like you’re going to be sick or burst into tears at any second. It’s one of the most powerful feelings there is. You don’t want to open your eyes to look, but you also can’t bear to close them in case something terrible uses the opportunity to sneak up on you. It’s a feeling that some people hate so much they will go out of their way to avoid anything scary—anything that will get them leaping out of their seat. However, there’s a brave set of people out there who actively seek this fear. People who love being scared out of their wits. People who get a burst of pure adrenaline after being frightened. If you’re one of those people, our online scary games here at GamePix are perfect for you.
The Scary Game
Video games can be so much more than just distractions—they can be emotional experiences in which we become deeply invested. They challenge us, move us and even scare us. Starring in your very own horror movie offers a particular kind of thrill—often as the sole survivor attempting to escape the haunted hospital or the abandoned asylum. You're running away from the man with a knife, or the zombie trying to eat your brains. In online scary games you are usually alone—desperately trying to keep your cool as you face your greatest fears.
Scares of all flavors have been a part of gaming for as long as hard-working plumbers with mustaches and rapid blue hedgehogs–and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why.
The Fear Factor
From frightful films to spooky stories, terrifying TV shows to gruesome games, the horror genre is beloved by many. Some might find it baffling that their peers like to be scared, but numerous psychological studies have explored why people are drawn to the genre. The feeling of fear itself isn’t necessarily the reason why people are drawn to horror, but rather the adrenaline that comes as a result of feeling scared.
Horror, whether induced through prolonged tension or jump scares, raises the levels of fear audiences feel. This triggers the fight-or-flight response which, in turn, increases the levels of endorphins, adrenaline and dopamine in the body. Due to the entertainment factor, the body and the mind understand that you’re under no genuine threat and a sense of relief floods the body, momentarily filling you with positive feelings. This chemical reaction creates a fascinating enjoyment of horror. The pounding heart, the sweaty palms, the slight queasy feeling—all of these sensations become something you can laugh at (and subsequently want to repeat). The thrill you experience becomes addictive and, soon enough, you’re playing every horror game you can get your hands on.
The Scary Source
With all that in mind, what scares people the most in online scary games? Well, the possibilities are endless. Anything that you can imagine can be twisted and turned into something you want to hide from. Sometimes in scary games you’re fighting off aliens looking to abduct you and sometimes you’re battling killer clowns. Maybe you’re just trying to keep your brains inside your head as you run away from endless hordes of zombies. Any terrifying creature that has been written about or featured on the big screen can probably be found among these scary games.
But you’re not always fighting against a visible adversary. Sometimes the villain in your nightmarish game is your own imagination. The smallest creak or the tiniest flicker of light can have your heart racing. Maybe you’re just trying to escape a darkened room, scaring yourself witless with the terrors in your mind’s eye.
Popular Scary Games
Scares and gaming go together like Frankenstein’s monster and electricity! From the polygonal horrors of the past to the absorbing and intense VR horror games of today, the fear factor is a vital component of games looking to make the player jump out of their skin. In 1996, Capcom released their classic survival horror game, Resident Evil. Playing as various members of an elite task force, players must escape a zombie-infested mansion. The game isn’t just action and exploration but puzzle solving too—a perfect game to play if you want to get the mind ticking and the heart racing.
Is it possible, however, for a game designed to be played in only a few minutes to be terrifying? Of course it is! Just look at the incredible success of Five Nights at Freddy’s! Kids and adults of all ages will always be up for a good jump scare, and Five Nights at Freddy’s is pretty much unbeatable for providing an adrenaline kick. Originally released in 2014 as a point and click survival horror, it has now expanded into a huge gaming series.
If, however, you’re more interested in psychological scares, there are plenty of games out there for you to enjoy. Until Dawn is an interactive drama game where the player is forced to make some hard choices, each of them with lasting effects on the outcome of the story. Will you survive or will you die? It's up to you. Psychological games won’t necessarily have you jumping out of your seat, but they will definitely keep you awake long into the night.
Scary Games on GamePix
Our online scary games are sure to send a shiver down your spine:
- If you’re looking for a nerve-racking escape game, Scary Maze Game is perfect for you! Escape from the maze, avoiding the zombies as you go. Watch out for jump scares but, most importantly, keep an eye on that clock—you don’t want to be stuck in the maze when that timer runs out!
- Alternatively, if you’re into more action-oriented horror games, you’ll love Dead City: Zombie Shooter.
- If you’re looking for something more spooky than scary, we have plenty of online games for you. Have a go at some terrifying art with Zombies and Skeletons Coloring—or get your mind whirring with Scary Frankenstein Difference.
Here at GamePix, we have spooky and scary online games for players of all ages. Whether you long for a jump scare or you just enjoy a spooky theme, you’re sure to find a game here for you.
FAQs
Why are scary games so popular?
Lots of people love scary games because they allow them to experience danger from the safety of their own home. There's a release of adrenaline when you know there could be a jump scare at any second, which results in excitement. The body recognizes these positive reactions and relates them to the sensation of feeling scared. As a result, players start seeking out scary games in order to experience—and enjoy—the thrill of fear.
Can I play scary games for free?
Absolutely! At GamePix we have a whole range of online scary games that you can play for free! You can play anywhere, at any time, totally free of charge—all you need is a device with a web browser. So, if you’re in the mood for a scare, dip into our selection of spooky games and see how long you can last.
What are the most popular scary games?
- FNaF Shooter
- Vangers
- Happy Room
- Masked Forces vs Coronavirus
- Among You
- Slenderman Must Die: Silent Forest
What are the best online games?
- Fnaf Shooter
- Vangers
- Happy Room
- Masked Forces Vs Coronavirus
- Among You
- Slenderman Must Die: Silent Forest
- Zombie Shooter: Destroy All Zombies
- Trollface Quest: Horror
- Hungry Shark Arena Horror Night
- Mineworld Horror
- Five Nights At Old Toy Factory 2020
- Granny
- Siren Apocalyptic
- Kogama: Ghost House
- Jeff The Killer Vs Slendrina
- Halloween Survival
- Killer.io
- Masked Forces: Ancient Serpents
- Grand City Driving 2
- Stickman Ghost Online
- Kogama: Haunted Hospital
- Dead City
- Zombify Me
- Slenderman Vs Freddy The Fazbear
- Halloween Skeleton Smash
- Scp 096
- Deep Space Horror: Outpost
- Forgotten Hill: Surgery
- Poppy Survive Time: Hugie Wugie
- Obunga The Game
- Maze Of Infection
- Night Watchmen Stories: Zombie Hospital
- Puppets Cemetery
- Slenderman Must Die: Silent Streets
- Siren Head: Horror
- Shoot Your Nightmare - Double Trouble
- Siren Head: Sound Of Despair
- Mr Meat House Of Flesh
- Slenderman Must Die: Abandoned Graveyard
- Effing Worms Xmas
- Murder.io
- Playtime Horror Monster Ground
- Badland
- Zombie Mayhem Online
- Slendrina Must Die: The Forest
- Into The Dead Trigger
- Slenderman Must Die: Dead Space
- Handless Millionaire Game
- Poppy Strike
- Granny Horror Village
- Forgotten Hill Memento: Buried Things
- Slenderman History: Wwii Faceless Horror
- Slenderman Must Die: Industrial Waste
- Evil Nun Schools Out
- Jeff The Killer: Hunt For The Slenderman
- Slendrina Must Die: The School
- Among Them Horror 3d
- Dead City: Zombie Shooter
- Mineworld Horror The Mansion
- Mentally Disturbed Grandpa: The Asylum
- Imposter 3d Online Horror
- Scp-087 Road To Hell
- Handless Millionaire 2
- Amnesia: True Subway Horror
- Beware Of The Car
- Skibidi In The Backrooms
- Hand Guillotine Online
- Zombie Clash 3d
- Aliens
- Trapped In Hell: Murder House
- Poppy Huggie Escape
- The House Of Evil Granny
- Zombies Survival
- Deep Worm
- Obunga's Backrooms
- Forsake The Rake
- Run Zombie Run
- Slendrina Must Die: The Cellar
- Zombie Strike 2
- Rolling Halloween
- Squid Game Survival Challenge
- Goldie Emo Makeup
- Granny's Mansion
- Let's Kill Jane The Killer: Don't Go To Sleep
- Mr Dracula
- Scary Maze Game
- Backrooms Escape
- 456 Survival Squid Challenge
- Slenderman Horror Story: Madhouse
- Poppy Office Nightmare
- Backrooms: Skibidi Escape
- Deul
- While We Sleep: Slendrina Is Here
- Scary Math
- Masked Forces: Dark Forest
- Shoot Your Nightmare: Halloween Special
- Squid Game 3d Survival Squad
- Halloween Scary Jungle Road Drive
- Mom, I'm Sleeping!
- Starship Troopers
- Backrooms: Skibidi Shooter
- Sniper 3d City Apocalypse
- Scarymaze.io
- Handless Millionaire
- Effing Worms 2
- Clown Nights
- Cursed Dreams
- Chop Hand
- Slendrina Must Die: The Asylum
- Granny Kill Skibidi Toilet Behind
- Scary Neighbour
- Forgotten Hill: Fall
- Grimace Shake - Escape Skibidi And Cameraman
- Pocong And Kuntilanak Terror Horror
- Zombies Night 2
- Shadow Adventure
- Office Horror Story
- Trollface Quest: Horror 3
- Freddy's Escape House
- Assault On The Evil Star
- Afton's Nightmare
- Run Witch
- Jack Pumpkin
- Halloween Party 2021 Puzzle
- Pumpkin Monster
- Portrait Of An Obsession: A Forgotten Hill Tale
- Faded Nightmare Game
- City Of The Dead Zombie Shooter
- Heavy Combat Zombies
- Diner In The Storm
- Dear Grim Reaper
- Calming Lia
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