Looking for a game to get you in the spirit of Halloween? Here are 5 indie titles that will help you get your spook on.

Video games are perhaps the most immersive medium out there, and hence they really lend themselves to the horror genre. The stakes feel so much higher when you’re the one in ‘control’: it’s almost like your own life is on the line. It’s also a genre where indie devs have thrived – as you can create immersion in various ways when it comes to horror, and there’s much more room for stylism and the player’s suspension of disbelief. Rather than being the best in a ‘technical’ sense, horror games strive to outdo one another in cleverness and concept. I’ve lined up 5 indie game recommendations for you to sink your claws into this Halloween.

Limbo

Playdead’s monochromatic 2D-platform horror puzzle game is a mastery of atmosphere. This game is best played in the dark, with headphones or quality speakers, so every tense breath and creepy sound is heard clearly. The puzzles themselves are challenging, and the tense atmosphere gives them a sense of urgency. Though your character is faceless, their small stature and shallow breathing gives you the impression that this is a child. I felt naturally protective of the little guy, and my desire to get the kid to safety pushed me through the anxiety that this game induces. The gameplay is simple but effective, and I found myself awake at night wondering what exactly is going on in the world that our protagonist has found themselves in.

Blair Witch

Bloober Team’s Blair Witch is, at its heart, about the age-old companionship between man and dog. Take on the role of former police officer Ellis Lynch as he joins the mission to find a local missing boy, Peter Shannon, along with his beloved dog, Bullet. Bullet is integral to the gameplay, the Seek command often necessary to push the narrative forward. Bullet is also crucial for bringing Ellis down from his panic attacks (and keeping me calm too). The game is set two years after the hit indie film and builds on the found-footage narrative style.

I know what you’re wondering: is Bullet gonna be okay? If you don’t want any spoilers, skip ahead to the next game.

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Yes, you can keep Bullet safe and sound. He can die if you’re the absolute WORST, but so long as you give him treats, pets, and treat him like the good boy he is, he will be okay! He gets injured at one point, and the game will try to prompt you to abandon him. DON’T!!! Keep walking and ignore the prompt. Even if you get the bad ending for Ellis, Bullet will be alright. Hopefully now I’ve eased the minds of you animal-lovers reading this, you can enjoy the game without constant anxiety over Bullet.

Little Nightmares (I & II)

You’ve probably almost definitely heard of this one. It’s similar to Limbo in terms of theme and atmosphere. The gorgeous and terrifying art creates an eerie and tense environment as you solve puzzles and try to survive. Much like in Limbo, I found myself feeling protective over the little ones (although, like in most horror games, this would be turned against me). These games tap into your buried childhood fears and spin them out before your eyes.

Monster Prom

I said that the games would be Halloween-y! I didn’t promise they would all be scary. Monster Prom is a ridiculously funny dating sim game with what feels like an infinite amount of endings. The goal is to take one of the high school hotties to prom, but it’s surprisingly difficult. Half of the time I end up getting rejected or on some strange tangential secret route. My current goal? Romance the cat who runs the shop. It’s best played with friends, so you can revel in the absurdity of it together.

OXENFREE

Night School Studio’s OXENFREE is my number one recommendation on the list. If you haven’t yet played this indie hit, you’re in for a huge treat. The game is a narrative masterpiece, the characters are so real and tangible, and every choice you make feels leaden with consequences. Your heart will be SQUEEZED and you’ll be desperate to uncover the secret ending. It offers only a small slice of solace. Perhaps the upcoming sequel will provide more answers.

Check out our selection of Halloween games and goodies here! You never know what spooky mysteries you might uncover.

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The hit streaming service started its gaming venture earlier this year and have now acquired its first video game developer…

Netflix has now acquired its first video game developer as it continues to expand its platform into the video game industry by acquiring Night School Studio.

Night School Studio is an independent video game developer and publisher, founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines. The developer is known for its supernatural mystery graphic adventure game, Oxenfree, which was first released in 2016.

Netflix x Night School Studio

Netflix acquiring NIght School Studio has confirmed the streaming service’s platform intention to join the ranks of other companies that are expanding into the gaming world and boosting their platform into something bigger. And if you were worried about Night School Studio already planned projects, fear not as the company explained all.

Night School Studio made the announcement in a statement on their website, clarifying what the acquisition means for the company and its future.

Night School wants to stretch our narrative and design aspirations across distinctive, original games with heart. Netflix gives film, TV, and now game makers an unprecedented canvas to create and deliver excellent entertainment to millions of people. Our explorations in narrative gameplay and Netflix’s track record of supporting diverse storytellers was such a natural pairing. It felt like both teams came to this conclusion instinctively. – Sean Krankel, CEO of Night School Studio.

Night School Studio also confirmed that it will still be going ahead with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, which was announced back in April, so fans of the series don’t have to worry. Krankel also stated that “the Netflix team has shown the utmost care for protecting our studio culture and creative vision”, thus nothing will go through an immense change during the acquisition.

In other news, Netflix has also started to expand its mobile gaming platform as two more countries are added to the list of where it is available. It was first released in Poland but now Spain and Italy have received the selection of Andriod titles.

The rollout continues! Today members in Spain and Italy will see Netflix Games available on their Android phones. We’re still in the early stages of our gaming experience, however here’s a snapshot of what’s new… pic.twitter.com/LHaQJmCBvn

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) September 28, 2021

At the moment there are only five games to choose from: Shooting Hoops, Card Blast, Teeter Up, Stranger Things: 1984, and Stranger Things 3. Subscribers can install these titles as part of their normal subscription.

We are still anticipatingly waiting for the games to be available in the U.K. as well as Netflix’s VR Gaming expansion.

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