5 Great Horror Games You Didn’t Know Were on Xbox Game Pass

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During October, when everything gets eerie, a good scary video game is always delightful, even though the timing isn’t crucial. While players may enjoy being startled, the shock shouldn’t come from the high price tag. With subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass, it’s simple to test out numerous new games without paying full price for each new entry in your collection. Remarkably, there are several quality horror games currently accessible on Xbox Game Pass.

The Xbox Game Pass library is continually evolving, with fresh games being added and removed monthly. However, numerous games remain on the service for an extended period, providing players ample time to complete their playthroughs thoroughly. Moreover, the library offers a wide variety of games across various genres, including those that provide a chilling horror experience. If you’re seeking your next terrifying game, the current selection on Game Pass is sure to satisfy.

5) Little Nightmares 2

If you’re a fan of psychological horror that intertwines with intriguing puzzles, then you’ll find Little Nightmares 2 an engaging choice. Although it’s a sequel, prior experience of the original game isn’t necessary to appreciate the chills this game promises to provide.

Right now, you can access the upgraded version of the 2021 release, known as the Enhanced Edition, by subscribing to Xbox Game Pass. This enhanced version of ‘Little Nightmares 2’ boasts visual improvements and ray-traced reflections that make the already suspenseful game even more chilling. You can play this game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or through Xbox Cloud Gaming, with either a standard or ultimate subscription to Xbox Game Pass.

4) Carrion

Would you rather take on the role of the mysterious figure lurking in the dark, rather than being pursued by it? That’s exactly what Carrion offers – an immersive experience where you transform into a shapeless beast, hunting your victims under the cover of night. As you advance through the game, you’ll develop new abilities to heighten the terror.

In a unique twist, the game “Carrion” employs pixel graphics, yet these visuals do not diminish its chilling effect in the slightest. It offers an abundance of bloody pixelated action, complete with a hint of the Metroidvania genre’s violent exploration. With Xbox Game Pass Standard or Ultimate, you can immerse yourself in this spine-tingling experience on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

3) Inscryption

For the gaming enthusiast with a penchant for horror, card games, and roguelikes, let me introduce you to Inscryption, joining Game Pass in October 2024. Engage in card battles while navigating through a chilling escape room brimming with psychological terrors. As you delve deeper and search for an exit, prepare to discover unsettling secrets waiting to be unveiled.

The game “Inscryption” skillfully combines various genres to deliver an incredibly eerie gaming experience. With its hand-drawn cards and the enigmatic cabin you venture into, it sets a chilling atmosphere that both thrills and terrifies horror enthusiasts. It can be played on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, accessible through any Game Pass subscription level.

2) Resident Evil 2

The Resident Evil games are renowned horror masterpieces, and several of them are available on Game Pass right now. Among these is Resident Evil 2, frequently hailed as one of the best in the series. This game continues the storyline from the original Resident Evil, but it also does a great job of bringing new players up to speed if they’re joining the series for the first time. In this game, you’ll be trying to survive amidst a deadly virus outbreak in Raccoon City.

After the long-awaited reveal of the next installment in the series, it’s an ideal moment to revisit the classic horror game, Resident Evil 2. You can enjoy playing it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, or via Xbox Cloud Gaming with any level of Xbox Game Pass subscription.

1) Dead by Daylight

To complete the list effectively, I can’t help but include a chilling survival horror choice, and unquestionably, the multiplayer game “Dead By Daylight” fits the bill. In this player-versus-player setup, players assume the roles of both hunter and hunted – with one individual taking on the role of a terrifying killer while the others are the potential victims. If you’re seeking an online experience that will genuinely scare you and your companions, there aren’t many better alternatives for haunting multiplayer sessions.

Dead by Daylight on Xbox comes with 7 Killers, 9 Survivors, and two additional cosmetic packs as part of the Xbox Game Pass edition. This game can be played on Xbox One, Series X|S, and through cloud gaming. For PC players, a Windows version is also available. Regardless of your Xbox Game Pass tier, you’ll find Dead by Daylight included.

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2025-09-07 21:16