Are you the type who loves a good scare and can’t get enough of scary movies? If so, this list of horror-themed games is specifically meant for you. Each one has its own features and themes but all will prove to be addictive and engaging. Why not enjoy a little bit of a scare when challenged with a game? It’s just a matter of going through the list and finding the ones that scare you, or rather, appeal to you the most.
The best iPad apps for horror games
29 Mar 2021, by  Cherry Mae Torrevillas
This horror games for iPad is one of the best horror games with attractive storyline and conundrums. Let's explore Bill's story in his journey to rescue innocent people. In this scary clown app, you play as Bill - the captain of Loser's Club. After 27 years, clown has come back. He kidnapped all of Bill's friends. You must go to the house of horror clown to save them. Key features:
- Hide
- Solve puzzles
- Listen
- Survive
The ice cream seller has come to the neighborhood! He has kidnapped your friend and neighbor "Bob" and you've seen it all. It has frozen your best friend with some kind of power, and you have to discover where it takes. Your mission will be to hide inside his van and solve the mystery of this evil villain.
- The evil Rod will listen to all your movements, but you can hide and deceive him so that he does not see you.
- Move to totally different scenarios through the ice cream van, and discover all its secrets.
- Solve puzzles to rescue your neighbor from the clutches of this horrific enemy.
- Surprising actions. Run over the kidnapper with the kart, and give him his due. The action is guaranteed!
For fans of the wildly popular Slendrina the Cellar and Slender Man, House Of Slendrina is a must have! The goal of this nifty horror app is to discover Slendrina’s secret. Players are challenged to enter her house and explore to discover who she truly is. Players will have to exercise caution, because Slendrina is even more evil than normal in the super scary House of Slendrina app. Players will have to strategize to open a cabinet, get access to the cellar, and more. The game is definitely spooky as well as fun, and it is always free.
- For fans of Slender Man
- Enter Slendrina’s house
- Figure out her secrets
- Solve puzzles to find get to the cellar
- Free horror app for iPad
Fans of scary iPad games will love Creepy Monster Run Horror. This spooky platformer transforms players into a night watchman, charged with securing the uber creepy Friendly FunZone, over the night shift. As the evening progresses, players will notice that the scary robots’ behaviors change, and not in a good way. The game is spooky and challenging, and players will love seeing how long they can last as things get progressively weirder. The game is creepy but not terrifying. The app is free for your iPad with in-app purchases, which will get you additional game play or tokens.
- Spooky platformer
- Play as night watchman
- Work the nightshift
- Creepy but not terrifying
- Free with in-app purchases
Fans of the terrifying horror game Dungeon Nightmares will scream with joy about Dungeon Nightmares II! The game comes with a warning about it’s terrifying effects, and is rated as supremely scary by fans of horror games. Players will find themselves in a horrifying virtual nightmare which is endless unless they can escape. The nightmare takes place in a dungeon, and players will find key items scattered about inside. Grab helpful items and use them to your advantage as you try to escape the dungeon, and survive the night. If you make it, you progress to the next night and slowly you will collect clues about your endless nightmare.
- For fans of horror based puzzle games
- Sequel to Dungeon Nightmares
- Survive the night in a spooky dungeon
- Find items to help you survive
- Free horror game for iPad
From the creators of Forever Lost, horror fans simply must check out Cabin Escape: Alice’s Story. Designed as a special gift for fans to help them fill the gap while they wait for the release of Episode 3 of Forever Lost, Cabin Escape is a delightful appetizer of a horror game. Fans will love this prequel to the Forever Lost series, but it works just fine as a stand-alone game. Cabin Escape: Alice’s Story is set within the world of Forever Lost, and features a spooky soundtrack and creepy graphics. Players must solve puzzles and find clues to help Alice escape the cabin in this fantastically eerie game.
- Set in the world of Forever Lost
- Help Alice escape the cabin
- Spooky soundtrack
- Creepy graphics
- Prequel to Forever Lost
When you hear the words "fairy tale" you probably think of a beautiful forest with woodland creatures and magical beings. That couldn't be further from the case in the Dark Meadow: The Pact app. This one is indeed a fairy tale but it is a dark and evil one that is surrounded in mystery. This one uses gesture controls to really place you in the action and by "action" that means some pretty hard-core battles. This is a role-playing game that is filled with unexpected situations and plenty of cool features just waiting for you to explore. The app is able to blend storytelling with incredible action and combat thanks to its Unreal Engine 3 design.
- The game is dark, creepy, and filled with adventure
- The app is a role-playing adventure that is addictive and immersive
- The controls are gesture-based
- The graphics are sleek and impressive
You're in big trouble in the Murder Room app and it doesn't get much worse than this. In this game you are being hunted by an evil serial killer who won't quit until you're found. You of course have one goal and that's to escape before it's too late. The app features some rather realistic scenes and sounds and because it's so dark it's wise to play it in a room that is dark. This will make it easier to see the screen. The controls are very simple and intuitive and there are hint coins scattered around that you can collect to use when you need help.
Murder Room app review
- The game is dark, scary, and engrossing
- The graphics and sounds are meant to be realistic to add to the element of fear
- You can collect hint coins to help you when you get stuck
- The game controls are simple and intuitive
If you can't get enough of the Slender Man game then here's a chance to feed your addiction with the Slender Man Origins 2 app. The plot of this one is intriguing and scary as it’s up to you to overcome all the obstacles in your way so you can solve the puzzle and put the story together. Your daughter has been kidnapped and it’s up to you to find her. While you don't have any weapons you will be able to use your mind to solve the puzzles and reveal the secrets. There are plenty of standout features here such as the incredible graphics, the music that really adds to the experience, the fact there are so many keys/locks/and puzzles for you to discover, and that there is a journal that is updated on a regular basis to help you out.
Slender Man Origins 2 app review
- Enjoy a creepy and immersive offering
- This one requires you to use your mind and solve a variety of puzzles
- The graphics are detailed and impressive