7 Best Bodycam Horror Games

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By Rachael Phillips

Published 5 days ago

Thanks to the success of games like the ultra-realistic FPS Bodycam, the bodycam format has had a surge in popularity in gaming, particularly the horror genre. Slightly different from found footage games that utilize video cameras, bodycams give gameplay a unique point of view that merges the jarring motion of the moving body with video aesthetics.

Whether the camera is attached to a police officer, detective, or urban explorer, these bodycam horror games plunge players into horrifying scenarios and force them to experience a range of disturbing settings through the feed of body cameras. The player just needs to hope that whatever awaits them, it won't turn the footage into evidence.

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While some of these games are only in their demo stage, they are still lengthy, worthwhile experiences. Full releases and more exciting new bodycam horror games are upcoming later in 2024.

7 Chasmal Fear (Demo)

Steam User Rating: N/A

Release: February 7, 2024
Developer: MystiveDev

Set underwater, Chasmal Fear is an FPS action/horror game. The player is tasked with exploring the military research zone of the Magnus Underwater City, a facility imperative in underwater exploration and bio-engineering. There, they must complete specific objectives while facing a series of grotesque and mutated monsters.

With resource management, different in-game choices, and immersive environments, Chasmal Fear is set to be an intriguing horror game. It also offers a two-player co-op option for those who don't want to face the deep alone.

6 Fractured Mind (Demo)

Itch.io Score: N/A

Fractured Mind bloody train carriage with people

Release: February 15, 2024
Developer: ACID

Fractured Mind is a P.T. inspired bodycam horror game that follows Michael, an ex-special agent suffering from PTSD and depression. Set on a looping train carriage, the environment gets increasingly dark as the player uncovers the truth about their character and gains insight into his psyche.

Although still in its demo status, Fractured Mind is a promising psychological horror game that also incorporates puzzle and shooter elements. Equal parts unsettling, tragic, and gory, players will be transfixed throughout.

5 Abandoned Souls

Steam User Rating: 74%

Release: July 14, 2023
Developer: JustTomcuk

Abandoned Souls follows Tim, an urban explorer who, at the request of his vlog viewers, has gone to a hospital that was shut down in 1985. Armed with only a Go-Pro camera, the player will investigate the hospital. Their goal is to discover the truth about what really went on there, as well as what really happened to the nearby village's missing people.

Made with Unreal Engine 5, Abandoned Souls has a stunning environment and creepy soundscape. Offering a balanced mix of jumpscares and tension building, this game is perfect for players who are looking for games like Outlast but want a less intense experience.

4 Baisu

Steam User Rating: 84%

Release: May 30, 2024
Developer: Tripleducks Studio

Taking on the role of Detective Clay Kriest, Baisu players must respond to a call for help at the Smith family house. Upon investigating the residence, they will uncover the truth about the family and the sinister force that resides there, with the help of Bella the dog.

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The bodycam perspective and realistic flashlight movements make Baisu a terrifying game, rich with story and atmosphere. The developer also cleverly manipulates the environment, time, and players' microphone recordings for a unique experience that leaves the player constantly on edge. There are four endings to Baisu, offering plenty of replayability for players who want to see them all.

3 Notebook Entries Vol. 1: A Sheep's Gun

Steam User Rating: 85%

Release: Novemberv 11, 2022
Developer: anOVERTHINKER

Notebook Entries Vol. 1 is a series of eight short horror experiences. A Sheep's Gun is one of these stories, told from the perspective of a police officer who has been dispatched to a potential domestic abuse case. When they arrive on the scene, they must fend off the hostile specters that have been unleashed in the house.

This game has a retro feel with its low-resolution aesthetic, and the audio and visual distortions add to the creepiness. Although it is a shorter experience, A Sheep's Gun leaves a huge impact with its chilling ending.

2 Rootman: Bodycam Horror Footage (Demo)

Itch.io Score: 4.3

Release: February 7, 2023
Developer: deklazon

A found footage game, Rootman: Bodycam Horror Footage has the player experience the recording of a police officer that disappeared while investigating a call from a homeowner in the forest. What they discover reveals that nature is not always friendly.

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With a compelling mystery narrative, creepy settings, and eerie aesthetic, this game is perfect for fans of movies like The Blair Witch Project. Despite only being a prototype, it is worth keeping an eye out for the full release of Rootman on Steam.

1 Deppart Prototype

Itch.io Score: 4.7

Release: N/A
Developer: N4bA

Deppart is part first-person shooter, part walking simulator. The player must roam dingy concrete rooms with nothing but a gun in a training facility-like environment. However, what is lurking in the darkness is much stronger than bullets.

The antagonists in Deppart are extremely uncanny, and the disturbing sound design makes for a very uncomfortable experience. It also incorporates puzzle elements for those who enjoy problem-solving horror games.