20 Best Scary Cross-Platform Games That Will Give You Chills
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Looking for thrilling multiplayer horror games to enjoy with your friends?
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Whether you’re into supernatural horror or nail-biting psychological terror, these games deliver heart-pounding moments you won’t soon forget.
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Here’s a list of the 20 best multiplayer horror games to play with friends, guaranteed to give you chills and provide plenty of adrenaline-pumping fun!
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20 Best Scary Cross-Platform GamesÂ
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1. The Outlast Trials
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Developer: Red Barrels
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: TBA
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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As a cooperative prequel to the original Outlast series, The Outlast Trials plunges players into terrifying environments where they must survive horrific tests under sinister conditions.
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2. Deceit
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Developer: Automaton
Genre: Psychological horror
Release Date: March 3, 2017
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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Deceit mixes multiplayer deception with horror. Players must get through a series of creepy scenarios while determining who has been infected with a deadly virus.
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Trust is scarce, making every game intense and suspenseful.
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3. Killing Floor 2
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Developer: Tripwire Interactive, Saber Interactive, Hardsuit Labs, Inc.
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Linux, Xbox One
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Monstrous clones overrun the post-apocalyptic Europe, and it’s up to your team to fight back.
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With hyper-realistic gore, multiplayer co-op modes, and a strategic arsenal, this game is a terrifying, action-packed ride.
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4. Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
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Developer: Capcom
Genre: Action
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows, PS4
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Take on the zombie horde in a mall with unlimited weapons and bizarre enemies. Team up to fight off the undead in a chaotic, action-packed adventure.
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5. Dead by Daylight
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Developer: Behaviour Interactive Inc, 505 Games
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Platforms: Android, iOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S|X, Stadia, Microsoft Windows
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Experience an asymmetrical 4v1 horror game where you either play as a Killer or one of the Survivors.
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Team up with friends or go solo as you move through dynamic and procedurally generated levels, always uncertain about what’s lurking around the corner.
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6. Devour
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Developer: SitBack Games
Genre: Action
Release Date: January 28, 2021
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, MacOS
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Fight against demonic cultists and attempt to stop the terrifying Azazel from claiming your soul.
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Devour is a creepy, cooperative survival horror experience with VR support and various gameplay modes.
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7. GTFO
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Developer: 10 Chambers
Genre: Action
Release Date: December 9, 2019
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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In GTFO, players venture into underground levels filled with dormant creatures called “Sleepers.”
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This co-op shooter prioritizes strategy and teamwork; poor coordination means facing horrific consequences.
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8. Pacify
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Developer: SKH Apps
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: February 22, 2019
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, MacOS
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Investigate haunted locations in Pacify, trying to escape from creepy entities using clues and teamwork.
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The game offers various levels of difficulty and terror for a terrifying multiplayer experience.
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9. Phasmophobia
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Developer: Kinetic Games
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: September 18, 2020
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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Phasmophobia is a unique multiplayer horror experience where players take on the role of ghost hunters, using various equipment to identify and exorcise supernatural entities.
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The game thrives on teamwork and eerie tension.
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10. Remnant: From The Ashes
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Developer: Gunfire Games
Genre: Third-person shooter
Release Date: August 16, 2019
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Scavenge through a post-apocalyptic world filled with terrifying otherworldly creatures.
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Team up with friends to fight relentless enemies and mighty bosses in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
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11. 7 Days To Die
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Developer: Iron Galaxy, The Fun Pimps
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: December 13, 2013
Platforms: Windows, MacOS, PS4, Xbox One, Linux
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Combine FPS, survival horror, and RPG elements as you face off against hordes of zombies.
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Craft weapons, build strongholds, and survive in a world of danger and unpredictability.
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12. Dying Light & Dying Light 2 Stay Human
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Developer: Techland
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: January 27, 2015 (Dying Light), February 4, 2022 (Dying Light 2)
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series X|S, Windows
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You battle zombies in a massive open world in both Dying Light games.
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The sequels offer thrilling parkour mechanics and intense co-op gameplay with missions that become even more challenging at night.
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13. Ghost Watchers
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Developer: Renderise Game Studio
Genre: Adventure, Early Access
Release Date: July 28, 2022
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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As a ghost hunter, you’ll investigate eerie, abandoned properties, using over 20 tools to capture ghosts and demonic entities.
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Each ghost presents a unique challenge, making every hunt feel fresh and terrifying.
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14. Barotrauma
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Developer: FakeFish, Undertow Games
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: June 5, 2019
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
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Barotrauma occurs in an underwater, alien-infested world where you and your crew must work together to survive.
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The game features dynamic gameplay and atmospheric terror as you try to keep the ship and your crew safe.
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15. Left 4 Dead 2
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Developer: Valve Corporation
Genre: Action
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Platforms: Xbox 360, MacOS, Windows, Linux
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Take on the zombie apocalypse in Left 4 Dead 2, with four players battling hordes of infected. The game’s AI adapts to your playstyle, ensuring every session is unique and terrifying.
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16. Resident Evil 5
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Developer: Capcom
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: March 5, 2009
Platforms: Windows, PS4 & PS3, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 & One
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A shift from traditional survival horror, Resident Evil 5 introduces co-op gameplay.
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Team up with a partner to face a new bio-organic threat in Africa while getting through stunning but dangerous environments.
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17. Dead Space 3
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Developer: Visceral Games
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Platforms: Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows, Xbox 360, PS3
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Join Isaac Clarke and John Carver as they battle the Necromorphs on the frozen planet Tau Volantis.
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This horror game offers thrilling co-op gameplay as you explore, fight, and survive in a terrifying environment.
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18. Back 4 Blood
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Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
Genre: First-person shooter
Release Date: October 7, 2021
Platforms: Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series S|X
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From the creators of Left 4 Dead, this thrilling FPS brings fresh zombie action with intense co-op mechanics.
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Work with your team to fight back against hordes of the undead while unlocking upgrades and powerful gear.
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19. Killing Floor 2
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Developer: Tripwire Interactive, Saber Interactive, Hardsuit Labs, Inc.
Genre: Survival horror
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Linux, Xbox One
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Monstrous clones overrun the post-apocalyptic Europe, and it’s up to your team to fight back.
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With hyper-realistic gore, multiplayer co-op modes, and a strategic arsenal, this game is a terrifying, action-packed ride.
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20. Pacify
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Developer: SKH Apps
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: February 22, 2019
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, MacOS
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Investigate haunted locations in Pacify, trying to escape from creepy entities using clues and teamwork.
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The game offers various levels of difficulty and terror for a horrifying multiplayer experience.
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Conclusion
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These multiplayer horror games bring terrifying thrills that’ll make you scream, laugh, and possibly even lose a few nights of sleep!
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Whether you’re investigating haunted places, battling zombies, or outsmarting your friends in a deadly game of deception, these games offer some of the best ways to enjoy horror with friends.
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The experience is more fun when you’re in it together, so grab your team and prepare for the scariest multiplayer games to play in 2026!
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