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The horror…the horror! Ok, not really, but in the video game world there are a bunch of horror titles to play with. But, for some of you out there, you might want to take the co-op route in order to “brave the terror” together and ensure that you survive. So with that, allow us to show you the 10 NEW Co-op Horror Games of 2022!
Disclaimer: Sons of the Forest, The Outlast Trials, RIPOUT, Level Zero, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was removed as it’s no longer expected in 2022.
#14 The Past Within
Developer: Rusty Lake
Publisher: Rusty Lake
Platforms: PC
Release: November 02, 2022
Rusty Lake released another puzzle game for players to work through. In this game, players take the role of Albert Vanderboom’s daughter. When Albert Vanderboom dies, his daughter Rose carries out his final wish, a plan to resurrect him from the dead. This is done through working both in the past and future. With that said, this game is only played as a co-op experience. That means you’ll need a secondary player with a copy of the game. If you’re familiar with Rusty Lake, then you know that this will be a puzzle game. Since these puzzles are solved by passing along information, you’ll need to have a constant means of contact with your secondary player.
#13 The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release: November 18, 2022.
The Dark Pictures Anthology has been a huge hit; chances are you’re already well aware of this series. We know that Supermassive Games has wrapped up the first season and are working on a season two. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me was the final game for the first season and played out much like the past games. This is more of a cinematic experience where players make a series of choices to progress the story. In this particular installment, players follow a group of filmmakers who get invited to a replica of H.H. Holmes’s Murder Castle. Using this opportunity to film a documentary, the individuals quickly find themselves stuck in this home where a new serial killer seeks to kill each member. Players can split the group of characters and choose their actions, which could have grave consequences.
#12 The Quarry
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release date: June 20, 2022
Horror games are infamous for focusing on the gore and violence of the genre versus delivering true scares. But with The Quarry, Supermassive Games dives into nostalgia to give you an “80s horror film” style of game. The best part? It works!
True to 80s form, you’ll play counselors from a camp that get stuck at their campsite for one extra day. Unfortunately, that proves to be a disastrous move, as various forces descend upon them and the grounds, leading to one horrifying experience after another.
As you play these counselors, you’ll learn the truth of the area and try to keep them alive when things go wrong. With numerous endings, the game bends to your decisions. So choose wisely.
#11 Ghost Watchers
- Developer: Renderise
- Publisher: Renderise
- Release date: July 28, 2022
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
There are many people who try and seek out ghosts or proof that they exist. But in Ghost Watchers, you’ll actually do that work and then try to capture the ghost itself!
What you’ll find though is that it’s not enough to just see the ghost, you’ll need to learn more about it so you can catch it easier. Who is this ghost? How long have they been around? Why are they acting like they are? You’ll need to find these out through a wide array of tools that’ll help you collect the evidence and then seek out the way to contain them.
More ghosts will be added to the game over time, so see all the different versions that they offer!
#10 Space Beast Terror Fright
- Release date: June 4, 2022
- Developer: Nornware AB
- Publisher: Nornware AB
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
Sometimes true terror is knowing that something is out there, waiting for you, and you just don’t know where.
Space Beast Terror Fright tries to mimic that feeling in its own way, as you’ll play as a bunch of space marines who have gone on a mission to get key data and upgrades from ships that are infested with monsters. You only win if you make it out alive, and with the winding maze that every new level brings, getting out is easier said than done.
This arcade-style shooter is meant to be hard, and scary, so you best be prepared to bring your A-game, else you won’t make it out alive.
#9 Golden Light
- Release date: March 11, 2022
- Developer: Mr. Pink
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Publishers: Mr. Pink, HypeTrain Digital
Golden Light is what you might call…a parody of horror games, while still being a horror game. You see, in the title you’ll have the “typical horror storyline” of going into a place to try and save your loved one. But the things that are attacking you are both monstrous and yet…not exactly monstrous. You’re going to get attacked by props. Yes, really.
The “dark comedy” of the game doesn’t make it less terrifying, but it does make it a bit more…odd. And with procedural generation on multiple levels, you’ll see just how crazy this game can get the longer that you play it.
Enjoy! …or don’t.
#8 Inside the Backrooms
- Developer: MrFatcat
- Release date: June 20, 2022
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Publishers: MrFatcat, Dropsiick
Inside the Backrooms puts a deep co-op experience in your hands by forcing to not just think about escape, but think critically about how to get it done. Because in this game, you’ll have plenty of rooms to be in, they’ll all pretty much look the same, and you’ll need to get out of them one at a time.
All the while, knowing that there are dangers all around you, and you’ll have to learn their ins and outs so you can keep them at bay, and not put yourself in more danger.
The puzzle elements will have you collecting items and learning more about the rooms, all the while helping players in their own rooms.
Will you be able to escape?
#7 Dolmen
- Release date: May 20, 2022
- Developer: Massive Work Studio
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
- Publishers: Massive Work Studio, Prime Matter, Plaion
Revion Prime is a planet that is full of potential…and danger. Because within it are crystals that are able to interact with other realities, and thus could change all we know about the universe. The problem? It’s also a planet that is full of monsters that are more than ready to kill anything that approaches.
And now, you are the one that approaches.
It’s your job to brave this vicious planet and ensure that you get the crystals. But fear not, you’ll have the weapons and skills to take on all sorts of threats. In fact, you’ll grow as you fight, and be able to use abilities like “Energy Mode” to get imbued with elemental attributes so that you can take down enemies via their weaknesses.
This planet wants you to do, don’t let it do that.
#6 Hidden Deep
- Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
- Developer: Cogwheel Software
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Macintosh operating systems
- Release Date: 2022
Hidden Deep is a sci-fi and horror game where you are the leader of a second team of explorers. What happened to the first one? Well, they found a place a mile under the ocean floor and went to explore it…and then you lost contact with them. Oops.
But, for those who just want the co-op elements, Hidden Deep has you covered there as well. Via the multiplayer mode, you’ll be tasked with working together to get missions done. All the while, it’s randomized levels, so you’ll truly have to challenge each other to work together in order to survive what’s waiting for you down below…
#5 Dying Light 2: Stay Human
- Developer: Techland
- Publisher: Techland
- Platforms: Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
- Release Date: February 7, 2022
And now to a game that just came out recently and has made a lot of people happy, Dying Light 2. This sequel to the hit game from Techland builds upon all that came before it, but also makes sure to scare you as you traverse this new land.
It’s set 15 years after the first game so playing the original is NOT required. Furthermore, you’re in a new location and with a new character, one who is both human…and not.
Yep, you’re infected, and part of your mission is to not just change the course of The City with your decisions, but ensure you don’t go full zombie, because then you’re as good as dead. Er…undead.
Dying Light 2 makes sure your choice matter, and you can play with up to 4 players in co-op to explore The City and see all the wonders, and horrors, it has to offer.
#4 Evil Dead – The Game
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Publishers: Boss Team Games, Boss Team Games, LLC
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
- Release Date: May 13, 2022
Groovy…sorry, we had to do that, it’s law.
Anyway, Evil Dead The Game is based off of the Evil Dead movie as well as the TV series starring Bruce Campbell. The game puts you in the shoes and (chainsaw hand) of Ash, as well as other characters from the franchise. You’ll team up with your friends and others to take on all sorts of threats in the Evil Dead world in order to seal breaches and stop them from crossing over.
Ash, Scotty, Lord Arthur, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar and more will be under your control, each with their own ways of getting through the monster hordes, so be ready no matter whom you pick.
This game is aiming to be over the top and unapologetic in how fun and messy (enemy-wise) it’s going to get. So grab your boomstick and let’s rock.
#3 We Were Here Forever
- Developer: TMG Studios B.V.
- Publisher: TMG Studios B.V.
- Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
- Release Date: Q2 2022
Well if that doesn’t sound like a horror title, we don’t know what does. Believe it or not, We Were Here Forever is actually the fourth game in a line of them. We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together started this “Castle Rock Journey” and this one continues it. But, don’t fear (pun intended), you don’t have to play the others to play this one as each is its own adventure.
You and your friends will be taken to Castle Rock, but how you got there is a complete mystery. What isn’t a mystery is that there are “ancient forces” after you and you must survive the experience in order to make it out and find out the truth. If you want to find out the truth that is.
#2 Ghost Exile
- Developer: LostOneTeam
- Publisher: LostOneTeam
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Release Date: January 7, 2022
If you can’t wait for some of these games to come out, there are other horror co-op titles that you can try out right now, and Ghost Exile on Steam is one of them. What’s more, it’s very positively reviewed, always something you want to hear.
The twist? You’re the one who is willingly going after the ghosts. Yes, you’re the ghost hunter and it’s your job to find them, see what they really are, and then exorcise them in order to free the place they’re haunting.
…but be careful…if you do things wrong…things can get rather nasty.
By working with your friends, you’ll be able to search the premises and ensure that you got a lot of info before you try and get rid of the ghost.
…good luck with that! Nothing possibly could go wrong…
#1 SCP Pandemic
- Developer: Affray Interactive
- Publisher: Affray LLC
- Platform: PC
- Release Date: February 22, 2022
Finally, one last game that you can play right now.
SCP Pandemic is a game where you’re going up against a corporation that decided to try and infect the human psyche and just…wipe out everything. Such nice people.
You are a fireteam assembled by governments in order to take out one of the facilities owned by the makers of this mess, the SCP Foundation. But, as you might expect, nothing ever goes the way you want it to, and a massive containment breach happens as you try and raid the building.
Now, you must complete you mission and withstand the massive numbers of monsters and other things in the facility in order to survive.
You’ll need to work together to make it through this game, but can you do that? Play and find out.
