Important takeaways
- Corpse Party: Book of Shadows offers an anthology of stories across timelines, serving as a prequel and sequel.
- The Dark Pictures Anthology delivers horror in space with survivors facing alien threats.
- Stories Untold presents an anthology based on puzzles and adventures with a surprising ending.
The horror the genre is extremely popular among gamers, as it not only gives them spine-tingling stories and adrenaline-rushing moments, but it also has tons of variety in terms of the titles it offers. Whether it's a standalone game that plays on people's fear of the dark or a franchise that's loved by everyone, there's always something new to discover.

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While many titles of a horror series 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 best anthology horror game series, ranked.
5 Corpse Party: Book Of Shadows
A terrifying series of stories in different timelines
- Platform(s): PC, PSP, PS Vita, iOS
- Released: September 1, 2011
- Developer: Team GrisGris, 5pb, MAGES
- Genre(s): Adventure game, adventure
- Eight different timelines
- An anthology that serves as a prequel and sequel
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows is one of those games that shines thanks to its design, narrative elements and overall theme. The game presents players with an anthology that serves as both a sequel and a prequel, as well as an alternate universe history to other Funeral service titles.
Comprised of eight different chapters, including Encounter, Purgatory, and Shangri-La, this game covers several different timelines, adding a layer of complexity to the experience and making everything much more interesting.
On paper, this would disqualify this title as an anthology horror game. But because the content of Corpse Party: Book of Shadows is actually an anthology, it still deserves to make the list. Although not as well received as other entries on this list, the game still offers a great experience for players who are into this genre.
4 The Dark Pictures Anthology
Something lurks in the shadows of the galaxy
Survival horror
Psychological
Horror
Adventure
- Survivors of a crashed ship must face an unknown alien threat
- Fantastic anthology covering horror in space
Ever since Foreign the film came out in 1979, the horror subgenre revolving around an unknown alien species hunting stranded survivors in space has become very popular, and this is exactly what makes The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 so good

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When the colonist ship Cassiopeia crash lands on a mysterious planet known as “Tau Ceti f” (which actually exists in real life), the crew inside must survive an unknown threat stalking them from the shadows. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 not only excels at horror in space, 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 quest to finish his best work yet
- Released
- February 16, 2016
- Wonderful color palette and awesome setting that works amazingly well with the concept of the game
- Six different chapters to explore and complete
In terms of non-AAA psychological horror games, Layers of fear is among the best ever released. Players will step into the shoes of a disturbed painter and attempt to complete his final masterpiece as he makes his way through a creepy Victorian-era mansion that will reveal many secrets about his past. Presented from a first-person perspective and driven primarily by puzzle solving and exploration, Layers of fear will keep players extremely entertained.
This title is divided into six main chapters, and in each chapter players must find different items with the ultimate goal of completing the artist's masterpiece. The atmosphere of the game is gloomy, dark and gloomy, which perfectly complements its concept and delivers an unforgettable, spine-chilling experience.
2 Amnesia
A series that has given players nightmares for years
- The Amnesia the series is known for spine-tingling moments and hideous monsters
- Amnesia: The Bunker is arguably the title that has the least 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 post will revolve around Amnesia: The Bunkerwhich is, arguably, the title more loosely connected to the rest of the series.
World War 1 and 2 are already very dark periods in human history, which means that horror games set in both periods will most likely offer players a spine-tingling and almost traumatic experience. IN Amnesia: The Bunkerplayers will take control of a French soldier who goes by the name Henri Clément and is constantly being hunted by a monster known as “The Beast”. The protagonist's main goal is to escape the bunker alive while doing his best to keep the lights on and collect as much ammunition as he can carry to defend himself against this supernatural threat.

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Although this title is not as big as others in its genre, there are still many things that players can miss while trying to escape the horrific beast. Although some players claim that some parts of Amnesia: The Bunker may be linked to other titles i Amnesia franchise, this is debatable and in most cases it is a statement that does not really hold. If players want an unforgettable experience trying to escape a creepy bunker they share with an unknown supernatural being, then look no further than Amnesia: The Bunker.
1 Stories that have not been told
A game that perfectly combines horror, puzzle and adventure
Stories that have not been told
- Released
- February 27, 2017
- Developer
- No code
- Four episodes for players to enjoy
- Nice ending that connects many dots
Stories that have not been told is an anthology based heavily on puzzle and adventure. There are a total of four episodes, each with its own theme. But when players reach the surprising ending of the game, they will find a startling truth that they will absolutely not expect. Players who have not completed the game should stop reading at this point, as there are spoilers ahead.
For most of the game, it seems like the first three episodes are self-contained and have nothing to do with each other. But when players reach the fourth and final episode, they'll find that every single one is connected. So while this title isn't really an anthology, players will play it as such until they reach the end of the game, making it a solid addition to the roster.

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