5 Greatest Survival Horror Games Ever Made

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For many gamers, survival horror is the backbone of the gaming industry. Some of the best, most terrifying, and most mentally challenging titles ever made are from this genre. From classic, genre-defining staples like Resident Evil (1996) and Silent Hill (1999), to modern masterpieces like Alan Wake II (2023) and Cronos: The New Dawn (2025), survival horror casts a broad net and finds new ways to scare gamers every day.