11 Horror Games That Will Trigger Every Phobia You Didn’t Know You Had (list)

Think you’re fearless? Think again. Some horror games don’t just scare you—they tap into your deepest fears and make you face them head-on. Afraid of the dark? Claustrophobic? Hate deep water? There’s a game that will push you to your limits. Only the bravest can handle them without breaking a sweat. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s see if you can play these terrifying games without flinching!

1. Nyctophobia (Fear of Darkness) – Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Darkness isn’t just creepy in Amnesia—it actively drives you insane. You play as Daniel, exploring a shadowy, decayed castle while avoiding grotesque monsters. Stay in the dark too long, and your vision blurs, your breathing intensifies, and hallucinations kick in. But here’s the catch: light attracts enemies. You’re constantly choosing between losing your mind in the dark or risking an encounter with something lurking nearby.

2. Claustrophobia (Fear of Tight Spaces) – Crawl

Crawl is a short (max. for 20 minutes) horror game, where you need to crawl through tight cave spaces, and take photos of people that “went missing” there. While doing that, you need to keep your flashlight powered by hand cranking it, and constantly replace the camera’s cartridge for every photo you take. But beware, you’re not alone down there.

3. Thalassophobia (Fear of Deep Water) – Subnautica

At first glance, Subnautica seems like a beautiful survival game set in an alien ocean, but the deeper you go, the more terrifying it becomes. The ocean in Subnautica is vast, deep, and filled with the unknown. At the start, you swim in bright, shallow waters with colorful fish. But as you progress, you’ll need to explore deeper biomes where sunlight fades, visibility drops, and you realize… you’re completely alone in an endless abyss. The deeper you go, the stronger the feeling of helplessness.

4. Trypophobia (Fear of Small Holes/Clusters) – The Last of Us Part II (Shamblers)

The Last of Us series features terrifying fungal-infected enemies, but Part II introduces Shamblers—mutated creatures covered in grotesque, pus-filled growths. Their lumpy, spore-covered bodies are a nightmare for anyone with trypophobia. Watching them spew toxic gas as they charge at you makes it even worse.

5. Entomophobia (Fear of Insects) – Resident Evil 7 (Marguerite Baker’s Part)

Resident Evil 7 features one of the most disturbing boss fights in horror gaming. Marguerite Baker transforms into an insect-like monster and commands swarms of giant centipedes, roaches, and flies that crawl all over the walls—and sometimes on you. You’ll be forced to wade through disgusting bug-infested hallways and fend off swarms with nothing but a flashlight and a limited ammo supply.

6. Autophobia (Fear of Being Alone) – Alien: Isolation

Trapped on a desolate space station with a relentless Xenomorph that can appear at any moment? Alien: Isolation turns loneliness into pure terror. The AI-driven alien hunts you throughout the game, forcing you to hide in lockers, under tables, and behind objects as you hear its footsteps getting closer. The isolation amplifies the fear—no backup, no friends, just you and the perfect predator.

7. Acrophobia (Fear of Heights) – Dying Light 2

This first-person parkour survival game constantly forces you to climb skyscrapers, leap across rooftops, and dangle over deadly drops. The game’s realistic first-person movement makes every high-altitude moment feel nerve-wracking, especially when you slip and barely grab onto a ledge at the last second. If heights make you weak in the knees, Dying Light 2 will be pure stress.

8. Musophobia (Fear of rats) and Mysophobia (Fear of Germs) – A plague tale innocence and requiem

The most terrifying aspect of A Plague Tale is the endless hordes of ravenous rats. These aren’t ordinary rodents—they move like a living, swirling mass, consuming anything in their path within seconds. The way they screech, swarm, and burst out of the ground creates a primal fear of being overwhelmed and devoured alive.

9. Hemophobia (Fear of Blood) – Viscera Cleanup Detail

Not a horror game on its own, but you’re literally cleaning up blood-soaked crime scenes, so I had to include it on this list

10. Nosocomephobia (Fear of Hospitals) – Silent Hill 2 & Outlast

Creepy, abandoned hospitals filled with unspeakable horrors. Enough said.

11. Spectrophobia (Fear of Mirrors & Ghosts) – Madison

This psychological horror game revolves around cursed photography, forcing you to use an instant camera to reveal ghosts and hidden horrors. Mirrors often play a role in its scares, showing glimpses of spirits that aren’t there when you turn around. The tension of looking through a camera, knowing something could suddenly appear behind you, makes Madison a nightmare for anyone afraid of mirrors or ghosts.

Are You Brave Enough?

These games go beyond jump scares—they tap into real fears that can make even the toughest players feel uneasy. Whether it’s the suffocating darkness, the horrors of deep water, or the relentless terror of being chased, each one is designed to push your limits. The question is: Can you handle them, or will you turn off the game before the fear takes over?

Which of these games would you never dare to play? Or do you have another fear that a horror game has triggered? Let me know in the comments below!

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