Dead Space 2 2011
Why it still holds upIts atmosphere is why it still works: the lighting and the sound design keep you on edge from start to finish.
Xbox 360 horror games that still hold up
First released on the Xbox 360
Games
Dead Space 2 2011
Why it still holds upIts atmosphere is why it still works: the lighting and the sound design keep you on edge from start to finish.
Dead Space 2008
Why it still holds upBecause the interface is in the world and the game never pauses, the Ishimura never lets you step away, which keeps it tense today.
On sale
Alien: Isolation 2014
Why it still holds upThe Alien is driven by systems rather than scripts, and hiding, noise and scarce resources turn every room into a risk, which is the reason to play it today.
On sale
Metro: Last Light 2013
Why it still holds upFilter timers and scarce ammo put constant pressure on every trip, and that still gives each trip outside its tension today.
Left 4 Dead 2 2009
Why it still holds upSpecial infected that each change how players have to move and fight, and finales that break up horde defense, still keep every run from repeating today.
On sale
Metro 2033 2010
Why it still holds upSet pieces such as turret defense, sneaking onto a tram and hallucination sequences keep a linear structure from feeling monotonous today.
Condemned: Criminal Origins 2005
Why it still holds upEach fight is still decided by what the place hands you.
Left 4 Dead 2008
Why it still holds upFour survivors who depend on each other are still a good team to join.
The Darkness II 2012
Why it still holds upThe arms still give you four hands, two of them not yours.
On sale
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 2009
Why it still holds upA limit of four guns makes every loadout a choice, as it still does.
On sale
Dead Rising 2006
Why it still holds upSurviving a mall full of zombies against the clock is still a very particular challenge.
On sale
F.E.A.R. 3 2011
Why it still holds upTwo brothers who play differently still make it a shooter for two.