Steam is set to begin its Halloween Scream Fest shortly, on October 25, and will be discounting a series of games for those who like a little bit of terror in their life. With the spooky season fast approaching, Halloween is the perfect time to break out those horror games, with the genre itself in something of a golden era. From remakes of classics like Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 on the horizon, plus the indie scene fit to burst with titles aplenty, it's never been a better time to be a fan of all things scary.
The Halloween Steam Sale for 2021 saw some awesome games become that extra bit cheaper, including Resident Evil Village, Dead by Daylight, and Amnesia Rebirth. Valve's PC storefront is notorious for putting on multiple events throughout the year, which sees some top titles become discounted, and while the Christmas sale is usually the big one for many fans, the October event is still pretty significant.
Recently, Steam posted a promotional video for its Halloween Scream Fest, showcasing some of the games that will be discounted in the sale. The event runs from October 25 to November 1, and there are some fantastic indie games that are being included, such as the enormously successful Phasmophobia, as well as similar multiplayer releases like Devour, Ghost Exile, and Pacify. There's also GTFO, Chernobylite, The Forest, The Mortuary Assistant, Outlast, and Little Nightmares. Readers may also be interested to learn that the retro-inspired Gloomwood is also going to be part of the celebrations. In general, it sounds like it will be a good time for horror fans.
Many will notice that there are a lot of co-op horror games on the list, which is great for this time of year. Halloween is a chance to get together with friends online to hunt ghosts, battle cannibalistic tribes, or perform rituals on evil spirits. A lot of people like to play horror on their own, but for those who would prefer some company, the Steam Scream Fest will be a chance to grab some cooperative titles for multiplayer spooks.
While Epic Games is better for free PC titles, there's no denying that Steam is still the head honcho of the online storefront market. Valve's client was something of a trailer blazer when it first launched back in the early 2000s, and it's stayed on top since then. Much of that is owed to the sheer number of events that occur throughout the year, allowing gamers the chance to pick up some nice treats for cheap.
