Horror on PlayStation Plus: what to play this Halloween season

Table of Content

PlayStation has assembled a themed roundup of horror picks currently available on PlayStation Plus, spanning the Game Catalog, Premium Classics, PlayStation VR2 and a Monthly Game. The selection covers modern remakes, narrative-driven thrillers, online survival, and legacy favorites. A key note for planners: Alan Wake 2 is October’s Monthly Game and is available until November 3, 2025. Below – what each title offers in terms of modes, structure, and standout mechanics.

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Monthly Game highlight – Alan Wake 2 (available until November 3, 2025)

Alan Wake 2 centers on dual protagonists – FBI agent Saga Anderson and writer Alan Wake – with a single-player structure that blends survival horror with meta storytelling. Completing the campaign unlocks New Game Plus “The Final Draft”, featuring an expanded ending, adjusted narrative elements, additional collectibles and a new difficulty. Trailer:

Modern remakes and narrative horror

Silent Hill 2 (PS5) – Game Catalog
A full remake that updates controls and presentation while preserving the original’s tone. Single-player with multiple endings encourages replays. Trailer:

• Core loop: tense exploration and resource-scarce encounters
• Design focus: psychological horror with modernized feel

Until Dawn (PS5) – Game Catalog
Branching narrative slasher where choices persist and characters can die without resetting the story. Designed for single-player, but a pass-the-controller approach lets friends rotate as the focus shifts between protagonists. Trailer:

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Interactive drama where five main characters can live or die based on your decisions. Modes include single-player, Movie Night (2-5 player couch co-op), and Shared Story (2 online). The Curator’s Cut offers scenes from new perspectives with additional choices. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiaZdJqsBD0

Multiplayer survival and co-op

V Rising – Game Catalog
Action RPG meets empire-building in a gothic world. Players can build and customize castles, recruit servants, and engage in online multiplayer for co-op or PvP. Trailer:

Dead by Daylight – Game Catalog
Asymmetrical 4v1 survival with procedurally generated maps for varied runs. A bot-driven solo option supports practice, while online adds 2v8 and Lights Out variants for different pacing and visibility. Trailer:

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Premium Classics – the retro corner

Resident Evil Director’s Cut / 2 / 3 – Premium Classics
A snapshot of the series’ origins. Resident Evil 2 includes two campaigns plus unlockable modes The 4th Survivor and Tofu Survivor. Resident Evil 3 adds The Mercenaries – Operation: Mad Jackal for faster, score-driven action.

Siren – Premium Classics
Stealth-heavy survival horror built around Sightjack – the ability to see through enemies’ eyes – adding situational awareness and tension. Unlockables include Time Attack and a secret puzzle mode Brain Cell Revival / Zuno. Trailer:

VR scares, survival and other standouts

• Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – Game Catalog (PlayStation VR2): 40 minigames, some gated behind prior completions; single-player VR set in the Fazbear universe. Trailer:

• Outlast 2 – Game Catalog: first-person, “found footage”-style perspective with limited combat; single-player campaign. Trailer:

• Killer Frequency – Game Catalog: play a late-night radio host managing live calls, puzzles and branching choices; four endings based on who survives. Trailer:

• Days Gone (PS4) – Game Catalog: open-world survival with Freaker hordes, dynamic weather and a Challenge Mode for objective-based scenarios.
• Hello Neighbor – Game Catalog: stealth infiltration against an adaptive AI; Friendly Mode provides a more forgiving setting.
• Crow Country – Game Catalog: ‘90s-inspired survival horror with modern control options; modes include Survival, Exploration (no enemies) and Murder of Crows (higher difficulty).

Availability at a glance – tiers and modes

The table below groups the picks by tier and highlights notable mode details. It focuses on items explicitly labeled by Sony’s roundup.

Bottom line – a broad horror spread across tiers

From single-player psychological remakes to co-op survival and retro classics, this PlayStation Plus roundup maps cleanly to different tastes and time commitments. If you plan ahead, note the Alan Wake 2 window – available until November 3, 2025 – and pick modes that match your preference, whether it is narrative replays, online tension, or VR scares.