Halloween 2025 demands spine-chilling multiplayer horror! From ghost-hunting simulators to asymmetrical nightmares, these 11 games deliver unforgettable scares with friends. Whether you’re investigating paranormal activity or surviving zombie hordes, here’s your ultimate Halloween gaming guide.
Table of Contents
Complete Multiplayer Horror Games List
| Game | Platforms | Cross-Play | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phasmophobia | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Ghost-hunting co-op |
| Lethal Company | PC | No | Survival horror with chaos |
| REPO | PC | No | Loot collection survival |
| Dead by Daylight | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | Yes | Asymmetrical 4v1 |
| The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Asymmetrical 3v4 |
| Left 4 Dead 2 | PC, Xbox | No | Zombie horde shooter |
| Aliens: Fireteam Elite | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | Yes | Sci-fi co-op shooter |
| Back 4 Blood | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Modern zombie shooter |
| Little Nightmares III | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | N/A | Co-op puzzle platformer |
| Demonologist | PC | No | Paranormal investigation |
| The Outlast Trials | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Co-op survival horror |
Ghost-Hunting & Investigation
Phasmophobia remains the ghost-hunting champion with haunted locations like lighthouses, prisons, and psychiatric hospitals. Voice chat integration makes ghosts respond to your actual voice—terrifying! Demonologist offers similar paranormal investigations with more curated scares in detailed environments.
Collection-Based Survival
Lethal Company blends survival horror with hilarious mishaps as you collect loot from alien planets. Unpredictable creatures and absurd physics create panic and laughter. REPO adds ridiculous physics where you’ll struggle hauling giant statues through hallways—probably dying in the process!
Asymmetrical Horror Classics
Dead by Daylight pits four survivors against iconic killers including Michael Myers and Ghostface—dominating since 2016 with tens of thousands of daily players. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre puts Leatherface’s family hunting survivors across destructible maps, adding depth to the film’s lore.
Zombie Apocalypse Shooters
Left 4 Dead 2 remains the 17-year-old benchmark with dynamic AI Director adjusting difficulty. Back 4 Blood modernizes the formula with card-based customization and unique Cleaners. Aliens: Fireteam Elite trades zombies for Xenomorphs in atmospheric sci-fi horror perfectly capturing the franchise’s look and sound.
Unique Experiences
The Outlast Trials offers pure terror where you can’t fight—only run and hide through deadly experiments. A new PvP mode launched October 2025! Little Nightmares III introduces co-op to the puzzle platformer series, perfect for 5-hour playthroughs with dread-inducing encounters.
FAQs
Which multiplayer horror games support cross-play?
Phasmophobia, Dead by Daylight, The Outlast Trials, Back 4 Blood, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite support cross-platform play.
What’s the best game for first-time horror players?
Little Nightmares III offers accessible co-op horror, while Phasmophobia provides adjustable difficulty for ghost-hunting.
