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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 Games 

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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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A passionate gaming writer who loves exploring everything from indie gems to blockbuster titles. With a keen eye for gameplay mechanics, storytelling, and industry trends, she delivers insightful and engaging content for gamers of all kinds. When she’s not writing, Elena is usually testing new releases or revisiting classic favorites.

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