With Halloween approaching, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to a curated selection of horror titles, available on both Xbox and PC. These games span various subgenres, catering to different tastes within the horror spectrum, and do not require a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, being accessible with Game Pass Premium or PC Game Pass.
Titles like Mouthwashing offer a lo-fi psychological horror experience with a narrative-driven, claustrophobic space-freighter setting and strong sound design, though it features minimal gameplay and gruesome polygonal horror. For those who enjoy detective work, The Seance at Blake Manor presents a supernatural gothic detective game set in the Irish countryside, similar in deduction style to The Case of the Golden Idol and Return of the Obra Dinn, but includes a clue-collecting mechanic and a time limit.
Control is described as a haunted office building metroidvania, appealing to fans of brutalist architecture, telekinetic powers, and The X-Files, though it involves backtracking and third-person shooter combat. The lighthearted Costume Quest is a turn-based comedy RPG that allows players to relive the fun of trick-or-treating through whimsical battles. A popular choice for multiplayer horror is Dead By Daylight, an online survival horror co-op game where players can immerse themselves in the role of being hunted within a horror movie scenario.
For fans of action RPGs, Diablo 4 provides an experience focused on defeating demons and managing inventory. Doom (2016) offers a fast-paced first-person shooter experience for players who prefer aggressive combat over cover-based mechanics. Inscryption, a deck-building horror adventure, combines card game strategy with unexpected narrative twists.
Inside is a cinematic platforming adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and mood, featuring a stark black-and-white aesthetic that may appeal to fans of brutalism. Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition is a dark fantasy puzzle adventure that prioritizes atmosphere, music, and mood, but may frustrate players with finicky controls or trial-and-error gameplay. The co-op title Backrooms taps into liminal horror, suited for those who enjoy survival horror with friends and can tolerate the disorientation of getting lost.
Redfall offers a co-op demon hunter experience set in a quaint New England town, suitable for those who enjoy supernatural themes but not necessarily a loot shooter or immersive sim. Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror shooter that places players in a zombie-infested police station. State of Decay 2 is an open-world base-building zombie survival game where resource management and community building are key, though its repetitive nature might deter some players.
Blood Dungeon is a roguelike auto-shooter that delivers arcade-style action with random upgrades, appealing to fans of pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. The Evil Within is a psychological survival horror game known for its intense and often disturbing themes, though it may suffer from some jankiness. Finally, The Walking Dead, a point-and-click zombie adventure, focuses on narrative choices that can have significant emotional impact, appealing to fans of the franchise.
Dead Space provides a sci-fi horror shooter experience akin to Resident Evil but set aboard a derelict spaceship, featuring intense action and visceral sound design.
This list was originally published in 2024 and has been updated to reflect current Game Pass offerings for Halloween 2026.