The 5 Best Anthology Horror Game Series, Ranked

Key things

• Corpse Party: Book of Shadows features an anthology of stories across timelines that serve as a prequel and sequel.
• The Dark Pictures Anthology delivers deep space horror with survivors facing alien threats.
• Stories Untold presents an anthology based on puzzles and adventures with a stunning ending.

The terror The genre is extremely popular among gamers because it not only presents them with chilling stories and adrenaline-pumping moments, but also has a lot of diverse titles to offer. Whether it's a standalone game that plays on people's fear of the dark, or a franchise that everyone loves, there's always something to discover.

While many horror franchise titles are usually connected by a series of characters, a haunted location, or even a story, others have separate stories that have nothing to do with each other. Here are some of the best anthology horror game series, rated.

5 Corpse: Book of Shadows

A terrifying series of stories in different timelines

• Platforms: PC, PSP, PS Vita, iOS
• Issued by: September 1, 2011
• Developers: Team GrisGris, 5pb, MAGES
• Genres: Adventure game, Adventure
• Eight different timelines
• An anthology that doubles as a prequel and sequel

Dead Party: Book of Shadows is one of those games that shines through its design, narrative elements, and overall theme. The game offers players an anthology that serves as both a sequel and a prequel, as well as an alternate universe story to the others A dead party titles.

Comprised of eight different chapters, including Encounter, Purgatory, and Shangri-La, the game spans several different timelines, adding a layer of complexity to the experience and making everything that much more interesting.

On paper, this would disqualify this title as an anthology horror game. However, because the content Dead Party: Book of Shadows they're actually an anthology, but still deserve to be on the list. While not as well received as the other entries on this list, the game still offers an amazing experience for gamers who are into the genre.

4 Anthology of Dark Images

Something lurks in the shadows of the galaxy

• The survivors of a crashed ship must face an unknown alien threat
• An amazing anthology covering deep space horror

Since Foreign the movie came out in 1979, the horror subgenre revolving around an unknown alien species hunting down survivors stranded in deep space became very popular, and that's exactly what it does The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 so great

When the colonist ship Cassiopeia crashes on a mysterious planet known as “Tau Ceti f” (which actually exists), the crew inside must survive an unknown threat stalking them from the shadows. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 it not only excels in deep-space horror, but also offers players an anthology story that works very well with the overall concept of the game.

3 Layers of Fear

A painter's effort to complete his best work to date

• A beautiful color palette and gloomy setting that works amazingly well with the concept of the game
• Six different chapters to explore and complete

When it comes to non-AAA psychological horror games, Layers of fear it's one of the best ever released. Players will walk in the shoes of a disturbed painter trying to complete his latest masterpiece while making their way through a haunted Victorian-era mansion that will reveal many secrets about its past. Presented from a first-person perspective and driven primarily by puzzle solving and exploration, Layers of fear will entertain the players extremely.

This title is divided into six main chapters, and in each of them players will have to find different items with the ultimate goal of completing the artist's masterpiece. The atmosphere set in the game is grim, dark and grim, which perfectly complements its concept and delivers an unforgettable, spine-chilling experience.

2 Amnesia

A series that has been giving players nightmares for years

• The Amnesia the series is known for chilling moments and hideous monsters
• Amnesia: The Bunker is probably the title with the fewest connections to other games in the series

Amnesia series is extensive and covers many topics, but for the purposes of this article, the main focus of this particular post will revolve around Amnesia: The Bunkerwhich is probably the title that is more loosely connected to the rest of the series.

The First and Second World Wars are already very dark periods in human history, which means that horror games set in both periods are most likely to offer players a chilling and almost traumatic experience. IN Amnesia: The Bunkerplayers take control of a French soldier named Henri Clément who is constantly being chased by a monster called “Beast”. The protagonist's main objective is to escape the bunker alive while trying his best to keep the lights on and collect as much ammo as possible to fend off this supernatural threat.

While this title isn't as big as others in its genre, there are still plenty of things players can miss while trying to escape the monstrous beast. Although some players claim that several elements Amnesia: The Bunker may be attached to other titles in Amnesia franchises, that's debatable, and in most cases it's a claim that doesn't really hold up. If players want an unforgettable experience trying to escape the haunted bunker they share with an unknown supernatural creature, they should look no further than Amnesia: The Bunker.

1 Stories untold

A game that perfectly combines horror, puzzles and adventure

• Four episodes for players to enjoy
• A stunning ending that connects many dots

Stories untold is an anthology that is heavily based on puzzles and adventures. There are four episodes in total, each with its own theme. However, when players reach the game's surprising ending, they discover a shocking truth that they most certainly did not expect. Players who haven't finished the game should stop reading at this point, as there are spoilers ahead.

For most of the game, it would appear that the first three episodes are separate and have nothing to do with each other. However, once players reach the fourth and final episode, they will discover that each one is connected. So while this title isn't really an anthology, players will play it as such until they reach the endgame, making it a solid addition to the list.