First-person horror hits differently. You’re not watching a character deal with the nightmare ,you are the one stuck in the dark hallway, hearing something breathe behind you. Steam is stacked with incredible first person horror titles ,but not all of them bring the same intensity.
This list focuses specifically on true first-person horror games:
- FPS survival horror
- Action horror shooters
- Immersive atmospheric first person dread
- Creature encounters and gunplay
- Real-time tension with no “cinematic distance”.
If you want horror that puts the fear right in your face, these are the 2026 essentials.
Best First Person Horror Games List
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 :Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 blends FPS gunplay with psychological horror ,and open world tension like nothing else, the Zone is unpredictable: mutants, anomalies, radiation storms ,factions ,every step forward is a risk. This is immersive, oppressive, grounded horror built for adult players who want high-intensity survival.
Why it leads the list: It’s the closest thing to “FPS survival horror perfection.”
Style: Open-world shooter + hardcore survival horror.
- Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
Metro is claustrophobic, bleak, and atmospheric ,a perfect mix of FPS combat and horror tension. Mutants in the dark, gas-mask breathing, radiation-soaked tunnels, and limited ammo make every encounter stressful. Exodus expands the world but keeps the horror rooted in isolation and survival.
Why it’s #2: Pure FPS immersion with beautifully crafted dread
Style: Narrative-driven survival shooter horror.
- Dying Light: The Beast
The Beast pushes the Dying Light formula deeper into horror. Nighttime is brutal, the infected are nastier, and the new creature types feel designed to overwhelm you. First person parkour + horror = the kind of adrenaline that doesn’t let go.
Why it’s perfect for this list: Action-horror done with full FPS intensity
Style: First person action horror with fast movement.
- Resident Evil Village(RE8)
Village’s official first person mode makes the horror more direct and personal. The lycans, the castle, the factory ,everything feels more intense when you’re experiencing it from Ethan’s eyes. The setpieces go heavy on action, but the atmosphere never loses its edge.
Why it stays: First person mode turns it into an FPS horror experience
Style: Cinematic FPS survival horror.
5. Amnesia: The Bunker
One of the scariest first person horror games ever made. A semi open WWI bunker, a roaming monster with adaptive AI, scarce resources, and a generator that never stays on long enough. Every sound matters. Every shadow is a threat.
Why it’s essential: First person terror pushed to its rawest form
Style: Pure immersive survival horror.
- Alien :Isolation
A first-person masterclass in anxiety. The Xenomorph reacts to noise, movement, and your mistakes ,and it learns. You’re constantly hiding, crawling, peeking around corners, or sprinting desperately to a locker.
Why it’s here: Still the most terrifying FPS stealth horror ever created
Style: First-person survival horror with dynamic AI.
- Outlast
Outlast has aged into a classic of first person vulnerability. No weapons, no defense ,just your camcorder, your breath, and the monsters hunting you. Even today, few games match its intensity.
Why it works: First person helplessness done right
Style: First person chase and hide horror.
- RIPOUT
Modern sci-fi body-horror with FPS gunplay. Enemies mutate mid fight, bio-organic creatures attach to corpses, and the environments feel alive. It’s fast, tactical, and unsettling ,perfect for horror fans who want action to go with their panic.
Why it’s included: One of the strongest recent FPS horror shooters
Style: Co-op/solo action-horror FPS.
- GTFO
Not for casual players. GTFO is punishing, tactical, and oppressive ,FPS squad-based survival horror with limited ammo, stealth-heavy levels, and creatures that can wipe your team instantly.
Why it belongs: FPS horror intensity taken to the hardcore extreme
Style: Tactical co-op FPS horror shooter.
10. SCP: 5K
A modern reimagining of SCP horror in full FPS form. Tactical shooting meets nightmarish creatures, dark research labs, and environmental storytelling. Very promising and already delivering strong horror moments.
Why it’s great: FPS + SCP = a perfect horror shooter combination
Style: Tactical FPS sci-fi horror.
- Trepang 2
If you want fast paced supernatural action horror, this is the one. Think FEAR + John Wick + paranormal enemies. It’s violent, stylish ,and deeply atmospheric ,especially in the darker missions.
Why it stands out: Supernatural FPS horror with incredible gunplay.
Style: High action first person horror shooter.
- Madison
Madison is ritualistic, claustrophobic, and terrifying from a pure first person perspective. The camera mechanic makes you confront uncomfortable spaces directly, with some of the best sound design in modern horror.
Why it complements the list: Pure first person psychological horror
Style: First person possession/ritual horror.
Related Steam pages:
- Dying Light: The Beast steam page.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl steam page.
- Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition steam page.
- Resident Evil Village (First-Person) steam page.
- Amnesia: The Bunker steam page.
- Alien: Isolation steam page.
- The Outlast Trials steam page.
- RIPOUT page.
- GTFO page.
- SCP: 5K page.
- Trepang2 page.
- MADiSON steam page.
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