With it now being colloquially referred to as “Spooky Season,” the entirety of October has become a hotbed forhorror-themed video game releases, with each one vying for a spot in the lead-up to Halloween. This year is no different, with there being at least seven majorhorrortitles set to drop in the coming weeks.
From sequels that have been decades in the making, to remakes of some ofthe greatest horror games of all time, to a handful of exciting all-new releases, October 2024 is going to be a massive month for horror fans. But before fans dive into the darkness, they might want to find out a little bit more about what’s in store this October.
Every Horror Game Releasing in October 2024 Explained
Until Dawn Remake - October 4
Kicking off Spooky Season in style,Until Dawn Remakeis set to release on July 30, 2025 for PS5 and PC.Until Dawn Remaketakes the 2015 modern horror classic and rebuilds it in Unreal Engine 5. With shinier graphics, smoother animations, and refined gameplay mechanics,Until Dawn’s choice-based storyhas never looked or felt so good.
Silent Hill 2 Remake - October 8
Another remake of a beloved horror classic,Bloober Team’sSilent Hill 2 Remakeis finally set to launch on October 8 for PS5 and PC. Though early trailers received a mixed reception from fans due to the remake’s presumed art direction and heavier reliance on combat, recent previews have been far more kind onSilent Hill 2 Remake, with many outlets praising the game’s atmosphere and clear reverence for the original 2001 game.Silent Hill 2 Remakewill feature a new third-person perspective, new stealth mechanics, and new combat features along with its remade visuals and animations.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - October 8
A long-awaited expansion to last year’sDiablo 4, the Vessel of Hatred expansion arrives on the same day asSilent Hill 2 Remake, but it’s set to offer a very different experience.Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatredwill add a new Spiritborn classto the isometric action-RPG, along with the new region of Nahantu and all of its accompanying new quests, enemies, dungeons, and Mercenaries.
Inspired by the blockbuster horror franchise of the same name,A Quiet Place: The Road Aheadsees players take control of an asthmatic survivor who needs to make her way through abandoned cities, derelict subway tunnels, and the ruins of a recently destroyed society. Asfans ofA Quiet Placeshould expect, sound will play a key role inThe Road Ahead, with players needing to monitor the noise they make carefully to avoid alerting the Death Angels.
Fear the Spotlight - October 22
Originally released to rave reviews in September 2023,Fear the Spotlightwas temporarily removed from Steam a little while ago as its developers were approached byBlumhouse Gamesand given the resources needed to make the Indie project a fully-fledged horror experience. InFear the Spotlight, players conduct a seance in a haunted school and have to sneak their way out, avoiding the eponymous spotlight-headed monster that stalks them.Fear the Spotlightreturns to Steam and comes to consoles on October 22.
No More Room in Hell 2 - October 22
A sequel that’s been eight years in the making,No More Room in Hell 2reared its head again a few months ago with the announcement thatChivalry’s Torn Banner Studioswould be working alongside the project’s original devs to create the zombie survival game. Just a few days ago, it was confirmed thatNo More Room in Hell 2would be launching into Steam early access on October 22, where it plans to remain for about a year.
Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC - October
Though fans knew aboutAlan Wake 2’s Lake House DLC long ago, it’s just been given a rough release window of October. This DLC will see players take control of FBC Agent Estevez as she explores the titular Federal Bureau of Control research facility located on the shores of Cauldron Lake.
