Action-adventure titles have the chance of keeping players on edge while also creating an incredible experience where players are left to explore interesting worlds. However, some of these worlds available to players are incredibly creepy, leaving many not wanting to stray too far off the path.
Games like Little Nightmares or Death Stranding are unbelievable action-adventures that will leave many players on the edge of their seats, wondering what ominous things are lurking behind every corner. With so many titles that players have discovered over the years these are by far the creepiest action-adventure games available that players should consider trying when they have the chance.
10 The Last Case Of Benedict Fox
Lovecraftian-themed games are commonly seen as being creepy in nature and therefore The Last Case of Benedict Fox is no different. In this action-adventure title, players must adventure into the secret world of mysterious organizations filled with forbidden rituals and horrific murders.
Players must dive into the eerie memories of a deceased couple as Benedict Fox; a self-proclaimed detective that is bound to his demon companion. Naturally, these memories are ghastly as players will encounter creepy foes they must defeat if they wish to finally uncover the truth.
9 Stray
While Stray may not at first glance appear that creepy as players get to experience life as a cat; when they finally lose their footing and fall deep into the undergrounds of a city inhabited by robots, players will begin to understand the untold story of this world.
Why aren't there any humans, and why is there an infestation of a species called Zurks? These are only two of the questions players would be asking themselves as they uncover the dark truth of Stray; not that the cat the player controls would care.
8 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an action-adventure that has been lovingly made by the creators of Heavenly Sword. Hellbade has a love that has created something horrifying within its action as players take the plunge into Viking mythology and madness as they follow the journey of Senua as she journeys into Helheim to get back the soul of her lover.
Players are tasked with defeating a variety of horrifying foes that are found within Hel, while also dealing with the main character's Psychosis that makes the game even more ominous; while adventure the player would need to deal with multiple hallucinations that reveal themselves in different ways.
7 Death Stranding
While many players may consider Death Stranding to be a walking simulator without much to it, others have fallen in love with the interesting story and creepy moments they have encountered while walking between deliveries.
BTs are by far one of the scariest encounters in the game as when met by these foes that can hardly be seen the player may find that it's easier to sneak past rather than attack. This has led to many intense moments, especially near the end of the game where their numbers seem to multiply.
6 Bioshock
Bioshock is arguably one of the greatest action-adventure franchises players have had the chance to experience across various platforms. With the first Bioshock game taking players deep underwater to the place of Rapture, the beginning of the franchise remains a staple of what a creepy action-adventure should be.
Rapture was once a beautiful place where man was allowed to serve himself according to Andrew Ryan, the creator and leader of Rapture. However, once the addiction to Adam began, this once paradise undersea transformed greatly into the dangerous landscape the player must explore.
5 Death's Door
In recent years Indie titles have taken control of creating creepy action-adventures which has shown the potential that smaller developers have in the gaming environment. Death's Door is an interesting title where players control a crow who is tasked with collecting souls, although when one is stolen this tiny crow must go on an epic adventure to get it back.
Besides searching for this soul in a world that is untouched by death. The player will begin to unravel the mysterious yet comedic story of each Tyrant they defeat while also uncovering the true purpose of crows in this twisted world.
4 Alan Wake
Alan Wake is another eerie action-adventure where players control the best-selling author of the same name. When his wife goes missing while they're on holiday he is forced to explore an ominous town that is filled with danger. As he explores, he uncovers pages of a novel he doesn't remember writing, but it oddly mimics the events of what is happening in the game.
Through the light mechanics in Alan Wake, players will have to defeat the darkness as they encounter all sorts of twists and turns as if they are part of a horror novel or creepy TV show.
3 Little Nightmares
Confronting childhood fears as an adult shouldn't be that terrifying and yet exploring in Little Nightmares as Six is sure to leave many players feeling as they once did when they were younger. Six is attempting to escape the Maw, a horrifying submarine that houses all sorts of guests wishing to gorge themselves endlessly.
Players are likely to encounter all sorts of foes they must avoid as someone as small and frail as Six has no way of defending herself in these situations. Little Nightmares 2 is just as horrifying as the first with plenty more creepy experiences though the original is still by far the best.
2 Bramble: The Mountain King
Another great game players should consider trying where they control another small child must be Bramble: The Mountain King. This game is heavily inspired by the grim Nordic fables of the past where players must adventure through a dark forest in the hope of finding their sister.
The game at first appears so welcoming but as players adventure deeper into the forest the gory nature of the Trolls and other folk tale villains begin to creep in. Overall, Bramble has an incredible story that makes the adventure worthwhile while keeping gamers on their toes.
1 A Plague Tale: Innocence
Out of all the action-adventure games available by far one of the best that players should pick up and try is A Plague Tale: Innocence. Exploring France during the plague in 1348 as Amicia she must look after her little brother Hugo while attempting to flee both the rats that wish to eat all they see and the Inquisition that want to see the sibling's demise.
A Plague Tale is a grim adventure that continues in its theme of creepiness with the second game A Plague Tale: Requiem. The action starts to set in with this second title as Amicia is far more likely to defend herself. However, Innocence continues to be a great starting point.