Best Halloween games on PS5 — 10 scary games to play right now (2024) Here are the best Halloween games on PS5! These ten scary games to play at this spooky time of year will give you that horror thrill you're seeking.Sean Lawson Published 30 Oct 2024 FollowtopicsPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Sean Lawson Update: We've added Silent Hill 2 to this list of spooky games you should try and play this Halloween. Check out the full list below!Halloween is a time to get down and spooky, so we have picked out some of the best scary games to play on PS5 that you can jump into right now. If you want even more frightful PS5 experiences, make sure to check out our list of the best horror games on PS5.10 scary games to play this Halloween on PS5This list of scary games has been curated by the TrueTrophies team using an amalgam of personal experience, review scores, and community ratings. All the games on this list are playable on PS5, although many are also playable on PS4. Some of these games can even be played using your PS Plus subscription!We will only be looking at games that have trophies attached to them. So, that rules out a few cult classic PS2 horror games. We have tried to pick out a variety of scary games for you horror fans to sink your teeth into, but we have also thrown a couple of titles in the mix for those of you who aren't looking to be totally scared out of your mind.Now, the time has come to check out the best Halloween games on PS5 below!10. InescapableHere are the Inescapable trophiesRelease Date: October 19, 2023Developer: Dreamloop GamesIs it on PS Plus? NoThose of you who want something that matches the vibe of Halloween but don't feel like being properly scared should check out Inescapable. This visual novel stars Harrison, a young British guy who has been kidnapped along with ten other random strangers. You'll explore a lavish island filled with many mysteries and secrets — one where every choice you make can determine the fate of the people around you. This slow-build visual novel is an excellent choice for this Halloween and the trophies are a lot of fun to try and snatch up as well.9. Martha is DeadHere are the Martha is Dead trophiesRelease Date: February 24, 2022Developer: LKAIs it on PS Plus? NoMartha is Dead is a strong horror game set during late World War II, giving it a really unique period setting and vibe. Played from the first-person perspective, you get inside the mind of the lead protagonist Martha. As the story unravels, a family drama mixes with deeply unsettling imagery, resulting in a really strong scary game.The game is a little unpolished, but its heart is in the right place and it has plenty of great ideas. It also looks really good on PS5 and is the perfect option if you want to jump and scream a bit on Halloween.8. VisageHere are the Visage trophiesRelease Date: October 30, 2020Developer: SadSquare StudioIs it on PS Plus? NoInspired by P.T, Visage consists of four separate chapters that revolve around four different characters whose stories are all linked to this depressingly sinister house that each will have to explore. Get ready for scares galore as malevolent forces maliciously hound you with the sole intent of causing you to scream and hide behind the nearest pillow.7. The QuarryHere are The Quarry trophiesRelease Date: June 10, 2022Developer: Supermassive GamesIs it on PS Plus? Yes, on PS Plus ExtraWhile PS4's Until Dawn is a freakishly good time, PS5's The Quarry is the scary game catching our attention this Halloween. You'll meet a host of mostly likable characters that you will have to help make it through this demented night — or watch them all perish if that is more enjoyable to you. The sensations of terror and anxiety soar in this horror spectacle as your palms get increasingly sweaty as the many different monstrosities rear their ugly heads and show off their sharp and blood-drenched fangs. We hope your reaction times are good, else you can say bye-bye to some of your favorite characters.6. Alan Wake IIHere are the Alan Wake II trophiesRelease Date: October 27, 2023Developer: Remedy EntertainmentIs it on PS Plus? NoAlan Wake II is a narrative horror game where you play as either Alan Wake or Saga Anderson through two separate single-player stories where the endings differ from one another. Unlike the original game, which was an action-adventure game with horror elements, Alan Wake II is a full-on survival horror title. So, go on, Alan Wake II is the game to play this Halloween!5. Silent Hill 2Here are the Silent Hill 2 trophiesRelease Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024Developer: Bloober TeamIs it on PS Plus? NoSilent Hill 2 is a hauntingly beautiful remake of the classic PS2 title that has terrified gamers around the world with its foggy aesthetics. You'll be playing James Sunderland, a widower who journeys to the town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his dead wife.As you can imagine, things aren't what they seem and it all goes south pretty quickly. This leaves James with a hoard of horrifying creatures to contend with as he tries to uncover the mysteries of Silent Hill.4. Dead SpaceHere are the Dead Space trophiesRelease Date: January 27, 2023Developer: Motive StudioIs it on PS Plus? Yes, it is currently part of the PS Plus Essential lineupThe Dead Space series is one of the scariest experiences you will ever undergo. The game is a horrifyingly good time with claustrophobic hallways, dimly lit rooms, and grotesque creatures bursting out of vents to devour you. You also can choose between playing the classic series from the PS3 era or picking up the remade version of the first game on PS5, both of which are excellent choices. If you haven't already, Halloween is the perfect time to dive into the Dead Space series.3. Outlast TrinityHere are the Outlast trophies and Outlast 2 trophiesRelease Date: March 6, 2017Developer: Red BarrelsIs it on PS Plus? NoThe Outlast series is perfect for providing you with that horror fix you'll be craving this Halloween. The Outlast Trinity provides scares, gore, and suspense by the gallon, with you never feeling safe or secure throughout each game's runtime. The lack of being able to defend yourself while being chased by an array of terrifying stalkers also helps add to the tension and thrills you'll be experiencing. Outlast provides those intense scares you're likely searching for and is perfect to play this Halloween.2. Resident Evil 4Here are the Resident Evil 4 trophiesRelease Date: March 24, 2023Developer: CapcomIs it on PS Plus? NoResident Evil 4 is regarded as one of the best entries in the series by many fans and the newest remake of the game proves why. You'll be slaughtering 'infected' (read: zombies) left, right, and center as you try and keep the president's daughter, Ashley, safe from the cultists and monstrosities out to get her. It's a bit more action-focused than, say, Resident Evil 7 — but it's not exactly empty of scary scenes.1. Alien IsolationHere are the Alien Isolation trophiesRelease Date: October 6, 2014Developer: Creative AssemblyIs it on PS Plus? Yes, on PS Plus ExtraAlien Isolation provides us with one of the most terror-inducing antagonists in recent video game history. The Xenomorph is relentless and will track your every movement, sound, and hiccup perfectly. You will need to be quiet, stealthy, and eagle-eyed if you want to make it off this space station alive. Scary. This game is really scary.That's all the scaries games to play on PS5 we have for you right now. Will you be playing any of these titles? Do you think any of them could land on our best PS5 games list? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below!Related stories: PS Store Halloween sale — 3 spooky PS5 games on discount Alien Isolation 2 scares us all with early development announcement PS Plus leaving games September 2024 — how hard are the trophy lists? Alien Isolation sees a whopping 120% player count boost post-movie PS Plus Extra will lose 12 games in September 2024 including Horizon Best OfPlayStation 5PlayStation 4 Written by Sean LawsonSean is a Staff Writer who focuses on the geekiest Sony news. He specializes in PlayStation trophies, the best PS Plus games, RPGs, and fighting games. Sean is using this experience to cover Dragon Age The Veilguard, Monster Hunter Wilds, Funko Fusion, and Silent Hill 2 for PS5, all while he still dives into favorite games like Mass Effect, Tomb Raider, and Persona.