Fancy some spooks? This list of the best horror games on mobile, Switch, and beyond is stuffed with spine-tingling scares, ghastly ghouls, and hair-raising haunts to keep you up all night. With more chill options like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Poppy Playtime, to the fantastic frights of Resident Evil, The Mortuary Assistant, and more, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our extensive coverage of horror-fueled content doesn’t end here, though, as you’re soon to find out. For more frights, be sure to check out our Poppy Playtime characters, FNAF characters, Dead by Daylight killers, and Dead by Daylight characters guides.
Here are the best horror games on Switch and mobile:
Luigi’s Mansion 3 – Nintendo Switch
As an appetizer to the true terrors further down the list, we had to include this modern classic. Take Luigi on a (not so) relaxing getaway to Last Resort, and embark on a ghostly, gooey quest to save Mario from the clutches of a haunted hotel. Basically, think Ghostbusters crossed with Scooby Doo but it’s the cast of Mario, and you’re pretty much there.
The combat is fun, the puzzles are simple, and the vibes are on point. We particularly love the fact that you can team up in co-op, with one player taking control of Luigi, and the other playing as an ooey-gooey slime Luigi. With heaps of creepy capers and madcap fun, this is an accessible spookfest for the whole family – no matter how much of a scaredy cat you are.
Five Nights At Freddy’s – Nintendo Switch & mobile
Okay, so this isn’t just one game, but how could we make a list of the best mobile horror games without including the FNAF games, one of the most iconic franchises in recent history? You know this one by now. You’re a security guard (or, in one game, a child), and your goal is to survive the night and avoid getting chomped by a bunch of creepy, possessed animatronics. What’s not to love? And, to get you off on the right grizzly paw, we’ve got a full FNAF download guide, so you never need to miss a fright.
Still wondering whether this series is for you? Then you should check out our FNAF Security Breach review. Or, if you want to dive further into the mysteries of Freddy Fazbear and pals, check out our FNAF characters and Five Nights at Freddy’s jumpscares guides. We’ve also got a list of all the best FNAF plushies, in case you need a creepy-cute pal to cuddle up to on a dark night.
Now, if you’re ready for the fight, you can grab the first FNAF game on Nintendo Switch, Android, or iOS and dive in right now.
Resident Evil – Nintendo Switch
What would a horror games list be without the OG Resident Evil series amongst its ranks? Yes, all of them. The Resident Evil series is bursting with classics, with many available for you to peruse on the go or from the comfort of your bed, thanks to our trusty hybrid console.
There are far too many beauties to dive into in detail here, so for now, I’ll leave you with our guide to the best Resident Evil games on Switch, and our list of the Resident Evil characters (including icons such as Resident Evil’s Leon, Resident Evil’s Jill, and Resident Evil’s Chris), so you can acquaint yourself with these stunning survival gems. And it’s not just Switch getting all that Resident Evil action, as Resident Evil 4 remake, 7, and 8 come are now on iPhone.
