Horror games are a huge genre in the gaming world, and PlayStation has cornered that market well. The gaming console has over 117 million lifetime sales as of September this year.

But playing horror games alone isn’t as fun as playing with other people.

Fortunately for horror game fans, the PS4 supports hundreds of multiplayer horror games. It’s one of the best gaming consoles ever made with amazing features.

Some include 500GB of storage that you can expand to save as many horror games as you possibly can.

It supports 4K resolution, which gives you the ultimate gaming experience. But most importantly, PS4 has a rich library of horror games that we will be looking at today.

If you have a PS4 and want to have fun with friends, stick with me till the end.

Elements of a Good Horror Game

Just being scary isn’t the only metric used to measure how good a horror game is. The game has to really leave a mark on the player.

So, what makes a horror game really good?

Disempowerment is the first thing a good horror movie needs to have. The only thing a player should think of is running, not fighting.

It should remove any possibility of combat from the mind of the player. It should make them so scared that they immediately start looking for exits.

Next, a good horror game should capitalize on isolation. There’s courage in numbers, but when a player keeps getting isolated, things get scarier on a psychological level.

There should be extreme tension too. A good horror game needs to exert so much mental pressure that even multiplayer teamwork starts to break down. Not knowing how to defend yourself or where to run is the kind of tension that makes it worthwhile.

Finally, a good horror game should induce feelings of uncertainty. The player needs to always feel the presence of danger without knowing where it’s coming from. It needs to cause a deep feeling of fear that lingers in the pit of the stomach.

Let’s explore the games now.

Best 2-Player Horror Games on PS4

1. The Forest

The Forest was released on May 30, 2018. The screen languages for this game include English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

The game is about a passenger who survives a jet crash and then finds themselves in a strange forest. To stay alive, you have to fight a society of cannibalistic mutants. You have to chop down trees to build a shelter and light a fire just to keep warm.

Furthermore, you have to hunt for food to avoid starving. During the day, you build and explore your surroundings. At night time, you protect your base from your enemies. But most importantly, The Forest offers multiplayer support.

However, it is important to note that this game contains content that is not appropriate for young players. The developers of The Forest describe it as a game with intense violence, blood, and gore.

2. Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight was released in November 2020. It was published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. The PS4 screen languages for the games include English, Spanish, French, Swedish, and Portuguese.

Dead by Daylight is classified as action horror. So it’s not appropriate for young children.

In Dead by Daylight, one player becomes a savage killer. The other players have to survive and avoid being captured or getting killed. It is a four vs one game, which makes it even more interesting.

You get to play over seven killer characters. There is The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress, and The Doctor. There are nine survivor characters.

This game has several editions. There is Dead by Deadlight Ultimate Edition, Dead by Daylight Silent Hill Edition, and Dead by Daylight Resident Evil Edition.

3. Friday the 13th: The Game

Friday the 13^th: The Game was released on May 26, 2017. This game was developed by IllFonic and published by Gun Media. It only supports English as the screen language.

If you loved the Friday the 13^th movie franchise, then this game would be a blast. It is based on Jason, a killer with the power to track, hunt, and kill his victims. As the player in control, you get to stalk your prey from the shadows.

Friday the 13^th: The Game is multiplayer. It can also be played both online and offline.

However, be aware that the game will no longer be available for purchase after December 31, 2023. However, it will continue to function for those who already have it in their library. So go ahead and grab yours if you don’t already have it.

4. 7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die was published by TellTale and released in June 2016. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic universe that is run by the undead. It is a survival game that oversees character growth, crafting, looting, combat, mining, and exploration.

The game may be a little older than most horror games, but it still packs a punch. It will surpass all your expectations of how dark and scary it can get.

It supports a two-player split-screen mode but can be played by up to four gamers online.

The 7 Days to Die game is one of the few options here that allow collaboration between players. You can delegate important roles to one another to boost their chances of survival.

There are some in-game purchases you can get. Luckily, they are not that vital to the overall performance of the game.

5. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

If you love being on the edge of your seat when playing, then this game is for you. The Dark Pictures Anthology was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. It was released in October 2021.

This game is classified under the adventure and horror genre. The PS4 screen and voice languages for this game are English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.

House of Ashes is the third installment of The Dark Pictures Anthology series. This game is based on the 2003 Iraq War, where the Special Forces team discovered a buried Sumerian temple.

The temple contains otherworldly creatures, which force them to form an alliance with their enemies for survival.

The game is full of scary characters and is mostly dark, which adds to the mystique. The whole unit has to make split-second decisions in order to stay alive and escape the dark dungeons.

6. Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game is another great horror PS4 game that’s based on another equally famous movie franchise.

The game is inspired by the Evil Dead Films and the STARZ original Ash vs Evil Dead series. It was published by Saber Interactive, Inc. and released in June 2022

You can choose to play iconic characters such as Ash, Lord Arthur, Scotty, or Kelly. Your main task is to fight the forces of evil and defeat them. You can also choose to play evil and use the Kandarian Demon to hunt people.

Evil Dead: The Game has fantastic visuals that will give you an experience like no other. Especially when you play it on a high-quality 4K gaming screen.

The voice and screen languages for this game include English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese.

If you are a lover of terror, suspense, and horror, then you simply cannot miss out on this game.

7. White Noise 2

White Noise 2 is a horror adventure game that was developed and published by MILKSTONE STUDIOS SL. It was first released in October 2017.

You can choose to be part of an investigative team or play the evil creature that destroys them. White Noise 2 is a four vs one game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Players are split into two teams. One plays the role of a researcher who has to collect evidence to locate a monster sanctuary. The other team plays the creatures with amazing superpowers. The creatures go around eating up the little people around them.

The interesting bit is that the monsters are very afraid of light. Each player is equipped with different abilities. The game has all the gore you need to keep you up all night.

8. Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood is a more recent multiplayer horror game that was released in October 2021. It was published by Warner Bros. Interactive. It is classified under the shooter genre.

There’s a wide language support, including French, English, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, etc. The game’s storyline is based on the Left for Dead series.

The premise of the game places you at the center of a zombie war. These zombies also happen to be hosts of lethal parasites.

These parasites infect humans and turn them into terrifying creatures threatening to overrun the planet. The universe relies on you plus your friends to eradicate them and then save the world.

There’s a wide range of weapons you can use to defend and attack enemies. To win the game, you have to strategize and combine efforts with other players.

The developers of this game have described it as a game that may contain adult content. Therefore, it is not appropriate for all ages.

9. Killing Floor 2

Next up is Killing Floor 2. It’s a horror game that was released in November 2016 for PS4 and other gaming consoles. It is a multiplayer game that supports two to 12 people for the online version. However, offline playing is only available for a single player.

There are two other versions of this game. There’s Killer Floor 2: Ultimate Edition and Killing Floor Double Feature. Both offer players a scary experience.

The plot of the game is based on clones that go rogue after being hijacked by a mad scientist. These clones are unleashed across the United Kingdom to cause havoc, then they spread across Europe.

The mission for the players is to fight the zombie clones and save humanity from being destroyed. There are different enemy types, and they increase in strength the further you proceed.

Eventually, you come face to face with the final boss, who you have to defeat to complete the mission.

Killer Floor 2 is adult-rated, as it contains bad language with violence. There are also some in-game purchases of random items that aid you in your mission.

10. World War Z: Aftermath

World War Z: Aftermath is an action game published by Mad Dog Games LLC. It was released in April 2019. This game is also classified under the shooter genre. It’s based on the World War Z movie that starred Brad Pitt.

World War Z: Aftermath focuses on humanity on the brink of being completely wiped out. The scenes of this game are New York, Moscow, and Jerusalem. As the apocalypse continues to spread, you have to fight for survival.

There are two game modes for this game. The 4v4 mode, where you fight other players. The second one is the player vs zombies mode, where you fight zombies. As you grow stronger, you unlock powerful weapon upgrades and take on greater challenges.

Due to its advanced gore system, this game shouldn’t be played by children. It also contains intense violence and strong language.

The other versions include World War Z: Aftermath Deluxe Edition and World War Z: Aftermath Standard Edition.

11. Dead Island Definitive Edition

Dead Island Definitive Edition is a Deep Silver game that was released in May 2016. It is classified as action, horror, and shooter video games. Its voice and screen languages include English, French, German, Polish, Russian, and Italian.

Dead Island Definitive Edition is another zombie apocalypse game that delivers nightmares in huge doses. You find yourself caught up in the midst of a zombie outbreak.

Your only job is to survive. In this two to four-player co-op game, you survive by smashing heads, cracking skulls, and slicing up the zombies.

Dead Island Definitive Edition is a mind-blowing game that will keep you up all night. It combines blood and gore to levels rarely seen before in video games.

Due to that, this game is not appropriate for young children.

12. Resident Evil 3

Resident Evil 3 is part of the Resident Evil Game Series that was released in June 2022. All the editions of the game are based on the popular Resident Evil movies.

Due to its bloody and gory nature, this game is adult-rated. It also contains strong language with intense violence. Therefore, you may want to keep it out of reach of children. Otherwise, you’ll have to deal with their screams at night.

In Resident Evil 3, you get to relive the downfall of Raccoon City. With the threat of zombies, only you can help Officer Jill Valentine escape the viral outbreak. Furthermore, you have to protect yourself against an almost indestructible bioweapon known as Nemesis T-Type.

This game is truly a revamp of the indelible Raccoon City story. You will really enjoy it if you’ve watched the movies. But it’s more immersive than the movies, so you’ll get to explore Raccoon City from a whole new perspective.

In the multiplayer mode, you can bring up to four friends to join you in your fight.

Conclusion: Time To Face Your Fears

So these are some of the best horror games you can play on PS4. They have the action, fear, and fun to keep you engrossed all day.

It’s hard to pinpoint the scariest game on this list but The Forest is a good place to start. Dead Island will also make you grab holy water and be too scared to sleep for days.

Pick your favorite game and try to stop the apocalypse with your friends.

Tom Clayton

Tom loves to write on technology, e-commerce & internet marketing. I started my first e-commerce company in college, designing and selling t-shirts for my campus bar crawl using print-on-demand. Having successfully established multiple 6 & 7-figure e-commerce businesses (in women’s fashion and hiking gear), I think I can share a tip or 2 to help you succeed.