Best survival horror games

Survival horror is a subgenre of video games inspired by horror fiction that focuses on survival of the character as the game tries to frighten players with either horror graphics or scary ambience. Although combat can be part of the gameplay, the player is made to feel less powerful than in typical action games through limited ammunition, health, speed and vision, or through various obstructions of the player's interaction with the game mechanics.

The main mechanics that distinguish the survival horror genre include:

• Resource Management: These games often emphasize scarcity of resources such as ammunition and health, compelling players to manage them wisely to survive.
• Puzzle Solving: Integrating puzzles that must be solved to progress in the game, which can involve searching for keys, decoding messages, or finding certain items that can be used with others.
• Stealth Tactics: Encouraging players to avoid enemies or confront them with strategy when combat is unavoidable, often through hiding or using the environment to evade threats.