10 Obscure Horror Games that Should Be Remade or Remastered

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We’re seeing a lot more remakes and remasters of classic games these days, thanks to improvements in graphics and controls. These updated versions give beloved titles a fresh look and feel. A recent example in the horror genre is Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and it’s just one of many that have been successfully revisited.

However, several horror games would benefit from being remade or remastered. This could be to fix outdated mechanics, better realize the developers’ initial ideas, or simply improve a flawed original game. There are quite a few titles that fit the bill.

These games are hard to play today without a modern update. Whether they receive a complete overhaul or simply a polish for current consoles, bringing them back with improved graphics or gameplay could make them popular again, similar to how the remake of Silent Hill 2 renewed interest in that classic.

We’re happy to see classic games updated with modern improvements, and we hope others receive the same care and attention.

10. Haunting Ground

More Doggie Tricks!

Haunting Ground is becoming more of a rare collectible than a played horror game, and its popularity is fading. It’s now primarily known for being pricey and hard to find, making it even more important to find ways for players to experience it.

Haunting Ground stood out from many horror games of its era because it focused on creating tension through evasion rather than combat. You mostly run and hide, as you can only briefly stun enemies to escape.

Your dog, Hewie, is a fantastic addition to the game – he protects you from enemies, handles most of the combat, and helps you solve puzzles. The original game already offered a lot of ways to interact with Hewie, so a remake could make him even more lifelike and engaging.

We’re hoping a new generation enjoys this classic game, and it would be great if they also updated the gameplay and visuals while they’re at it.

9. The Suffering

An Excellent Commentary on the Prison System

Many gamers remember The Suffering as a hidden gem that deserves a modern remake. What really stands out is its unique atmosphere, which feels especially relevant today given current conversations about the prison system. The game puts you in the role of Torque, trapped in the terrifying Abbott State Penitentiary, and your decisions heavily impact how the story unfolds and how you play the game.

The game features incredibly creative monster designs, each inspired by a different method of execution – a detail that reinforces the game’s themes about the prison system. What’s really unique is that you also get to become one of these monsters, with its appearance determined by the choices you make throughout the game.

The story uniquely shifts between third-person and first-person perspectives, offering fresh insights and details about the messages being conveyed.

I’m hoping we’ll eventually get a fresh, updated visual take on this, where the monsters look as scary and bizarre as they were first envisioned.

8. Condemned: Criminal Origins

Making a Murderer

Condemned: Criminal Origins explores a basic but unsettling question: what motivates a person to commit murder?

The way the game reveals its answers actually makes things even scarier. It’s a truly intense experience – I still get chills thinking about the mannequins, and I wasn’t a big fan of them to begin with! The sound design is incredibly immersive, completely drawing you in and refusing to let go.

A remake of this game would likely excite many horror fans, largely because of its incredible tension. It’s genuinely frightening in classic ways, but it can also be deeply unsettling and make your heart race with anxiety.

It was unexpectedly removed from Steam with no explanation, but I’m hoping this means the developers are planning a return for the series.

7. Parasite Eve

RPGs are the Hot Thing

Parasite Eve uniquely blends the suspense of horror games with the storytelling of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), creating a creepy and intense experience that still feels grounded. With RPGs more popular than ever, now is a great time for a remake or revival of this classic game.

Set during Christmas, Parasite Eve puts you in the role of NYPD officer Anya, who must track down and stop Eve – the main villain – from wiping out the world and humanity. But be warned: things will definitely not go as planned along the way.

Parasite Eve is a classic Square Enix game that’s gained a dedicated fanbase, and many hope it will be revisited with a modern update. Even a remake that starts the story over would likely attract new players and offer a fresh perspective on this beloved horror title – something fans are eager to see.

6. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem

A GameCube Exclusive We Want Everywhere

Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem is a highly regarded horror game, but it’s becoming less well-known over time. This is likely because it’s still only available on the original GameCube, and gaming technology has advanced significantly since then. I’m really interested to see how a modern version of this game would be received.

Man, this game was seriously ahead of its time! It introduced this ‘Sanity Meter’ which was totally new back then, and honestly, it’s something a lot of horror games still use today. When your sanity dropped, it would do these crazy things – like mess with your TV’s volume or even pretend to delete your save file! Some of those effects look a little rough now because they were designed specifically for older, analogue TVs, but back then it was mind-blowing.

I’d be really excited to see a remake of Eternal Darkness, especially how developers could expand on the game’s unique hallucinations. It’s much simpler now to create those kinds of mind-bending experiences in games, offering tons of new ways to scare players unfamiliar with the original. Of course, that all depends on whether the game can be released beyond the GameCube.

Either way, I just hope they get Jennifer Hale to reprise her role as Alexandra Roivas.

5. Clock Tower

How Would it Look in 3D?

Clock Tower is still considered a classic horror game, but it’s hard to find a copy to play these days. While the fan-made remake, Clock Tower: Rewind, is an option, it keeps the older point-and-click style of gameplay. Ideally, I’d love to see a complete remake with modern 3D graphics that truly emphasizes the scary parts that made the original games so effective.

If a new game truly captured the terror of being relentlessly pursued by The Scissorman – with modern graphics to make him genuinely frightening – and paired it with a truly suspenseful chase, he could easily become a classic horror game villain once more.

Given that Clock Tower was one of the earliest horror games – appearing just a few years after Alone in the Dark – it deserves a complete remake. It truly is a timeless horror classic.

Despite being forgotten, it remains present, hoping for a chance to be noticed again.

4. Dino Crisis

Please Don’t Scrap This One

If Dino Crisis were remade today, it would be genuinely frightening. Our understanding of dinosaurs has evolved – we now know many were feathered, not scaled – and combined with modern graphics and controls, the game would feel incredibly realistic, almost like being in Jurassic Park, making the experience even more terrifying.

This beloved horror game was created by Shinji Mikami, known for the Resident Evil series. It captures the tense atmosphere of the laboratory sections in those games, but replaces zombies with escaped dinosaurs! It might sound a bit ridiculous, but players are often genuinely frightened while playing.

Dino Crisis influenced a lot of other games, and fans have even created their own remake, hoping Capcom will revive the series. We’re keeping our fingers crossed!

3. Kuon

Imagine the New Kaidan Storytelling Methods

Japanese horror really gets under my skin, and Kuon is a prime example. Developed by FromSoftware – the creators of Dark Souls – it tells its story in the style of Kaidan, traditional Japanese ghost stories from the Edo period. Because Kaidan draws on centuries-old beliefs and folklore, Kuon isn’t just scary, it taps into a deep sense of historical and cultural fear.

The PlayStation 2 was a golden age for horror games, and Kuon was one of its highlights. It’s a shame the game hasn’t been updated for modern consoles, as it would likely be very popular today.

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If they remake the game, it would be great to have the option for classic, fixed camera angles like the original. But honestly, we’d be thrilled just to play an updated version on current consoles, and to introduce more players outside of Japan to this fantastic horror game.

I’m hoping that if they remake it, they keep the same feel and don’t make it like a Souls game.

2. Resident Evil: Outbreak

Especially After Requiem’s Success

Resident Evil games are often remade, and I’m hoping the developers will tackle Resident Evil: Outbreak (Files 1 and 2) next. The recent success of Resident Evil Requiem really highlighted how great the Outbreak games are – though finding a copy to play now is quite difficult.

Multiplayer horror games, especially those based on Resident Evil, are rare. Outbreak was a standout title, but sadly, its online servers are no longer running. Fortunately, dedicated fans have created alternatives, though they require owning a physical copy of the game. I often regret not holding onto my old copies from childhood.

With Requiem becoming so popular, many players are eager to learn more about Alyssa Ashcroft’s background and understand all the hidden references and details within the game. Sadly, most will have to experience her story through videos and recollections, as there isn’t currently another way to access it.

I’m really hoping the rumors about remakes aren’t true, and that Capcom includes both parts of the original Outbreak game when they announce their plans.

1. Siren

The Controls Need a Touch Up

Siren has a compelling story, but the gameplay is frustratingly awkward. Simple actions, like getting into a car, are overly complicated. You don’t just jump in and drive – you have to navigate multiple menus to perform each step, like entering the car, retrieving your key, and then starting the ignition. It’s a cumbersome process that really interrupts the flow of the game.

Because the game’s director also worked on the original Silent Hill, it captures that same distinctive feeling, which is a great start. Given the huge popularity of Silent Hill f – often compared to the game Siren in terms of its atmosphere – a remake would likely be very popular with fans.

The game is frustratingly difficult, and I think it would be much better with updated controls. Adding a feature where you can see through the eyes of enemies would also be a great improvement.

I’d love to see a remake offer a Japanese audio option – the original is locked to English unless you have a Japanese version, and the English dub isn’t the best. If a remake had fantastic voice acting and improved controls, it could easily cement its place as one of the greatest horror games ever made – and it’s already pretty close!

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2026-05-17 20:42