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Top 10 Darkest Video Games Ever

Scary video games aren’t just about jump scares or uncensored gore. Sometimes, they’re making you feel queezy because of the dark mood, the unhinged story, or the way those tiny spider-like creatures quietly crawl under your skin and set up camp. In fact, “dark” can mean anything from surreal sadness to existential dread, but we’re all here for it!

INSIDE

In INSIDE, you’re a boy running from shadowy figures toward, well, you don’t know what just yet, but it’s better than being caught by the bad guys. The world around you is eerie, mechanical, and strangely beautiful. Playdead nails the atmosphere with minimalist visuals, puzzles that seem simple until they aren’t, and a soundtrack that mostly plays inside your head. The story is never spelled out, and that’s the best part of this game. You’re encouraged to form your own opinion about what had happened.