Android is home to several terrifying and scary horror games via Google Play Store. However, finding the best horror games for Android can be a daunting task. The horror genre has really expanded in the world of mobile gaming and it perfectly blends together some great aspects of shooters, RPGs, arcade, and adventure games. Games like Limbo, Eyes, Hello Neighbor, and many others define the horror experience on Android. While some of these horror games are paid, others are free to play on Android. On that note, here are some of the best horror games for Android available on the Google Play Store right now:
10 best horror games for Android
| Name | Google Play Store rating | Download links |
| Limbo | 4.5/5 | Google Play Store |
| Five Nights at Freddy’s | 4.7/5 | Google Play Store |
| Eyes | 4.3/5 | Google Play Store |
| Hello Neighbor | 4.2/5 | Google Play Store |
| Bendy and the Ink Machine | 4.6/5 | Google Play Store |
| Dead by Daylight Mobile | 4.0/5 | Google Play Store |
| Dead Effect 2 | 4.1/5 | Google Play Store |
| Distraint | 4.8/5 | Google Play Store |
| Insomnia | 3.9/5 | Google Play Store |
| Alien: Isolation | 4.2/5 | Google Play Store |
1. Limbo
Limbo is a great platformer with a grayscale look that can be pretty haunting. The game tells a scary story that stays with you even after you finish the game. Limbo has various challenging puzzles, which add another exciting layer of gameplay to the mix. While there aren’t any jump scares or horror cut scenes in the game, Limbo still manages to be one of the best horror games on Android due to its dark and misty aesthetic and fantastic story.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.4 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 113MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.5/5
Price
Limbo price: Rs 410
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
2. Five Nights at Freddy’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a popular horror series on PC. Just like the PC games, the mobile release features a lot of jump scares, which has been a defining aspect of the franchise. Five Nights at Freddy’s is a remastered port of the original game for Android that puts you against several scary animatronics. The game doesn’t exactly have a great story, but it is known for its hardcore horror experience with many jump scares.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 108MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.7/5
Price
Five Nights at Freddy’s price: Rs 250
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
3. Eyes
Eyes is a fast-paced survival horror game, where you break into a mansion at night and get chased by many monsters. The mansion is huge and built like a labyrinth, which makes navigating through it even scarier. Besides these, there are multiple levels to unlock including an old haunted house, a desolate school, and an abandoned hospital. Eyes also has plenty of unique game modes and challenges as well as offline support. You can also compete with other players across the globe using global leather boards.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.1 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 120MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.3/5
Price
Eyes price: Rs 250
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
4. Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor has a deceivingly charming and colourful look, but it delivers a haunting and surreal experience. The game is about sneaking into your neighbour’s house to find out which horrible secrets he is hiding in his basement. What makes this game really special is its advanced AI that continuously learns from your moves. The game will try to counter your previous moves on each run. For instance, if you managed to climb through a backyard window, there will be a bear trap in that location on your next run.
System requirements
- OS: Android 6.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 1GB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.2/5
Price
Hello Neighbor price: Free
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
5. Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine is an action horror game with several challenging puzzles and an intense story. You play Henry, the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios in the 1930s. The studio is known for creating some of the best cartoons including the beloved character, Bendy. Many years later, Henry gets a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew to return to the cartoon workshop, which sends him on a terrifying journey through the cartoon nightmare.
System requirements
- OS: Android 6.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 501MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.6/5
Price
Bendy and the Ink Machine price: Rs 549
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
6. Dead by Daylight Mobile
Dead by Daylight Mobile brings the popular multiplayer horror experience to smartphones. The game is inspired by cult classic slasher films, where a ruthless killer hunts four players trying to escape. You can play as a killer or a survivor. As a killer, you get to play iconic horror villains like Leatherface, Michael Myers, Amanda Young, Pyramid Head, Amanda Young, and others. Each killer has unique ways to hunt and kill their prey. Meanwhile, the survivors can play horror protagonists such as Laurie Strode, David Tapp, Bill Overbeck, and Cherly Mason.
System requirements
- OS: Android 7.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 2GB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.0/5
Price
Dead by Daylight Mobile price: Free
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
7. Dead Effect 2
Dead Effect 2 is a horror sci-fi shooter, with three playable characters to choose from. Dead Effect 2 seems to be inspired by the iconic sci-fi shooter, Dead Space. You are onboard ESS Meridian spaceship, which is taken over by creepy creatures. The game features over 20 hours of campaign gameplay and over 10 hours of special missions. You will also find more than 100 upgradable body implants and more than 40 upgradable weapons.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.4 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 2GB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.1/5
Price
Dead Effect 2 price: Free
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
8. Distraint
Distraint is a 2D psychological horror game with a short and intense story. The game follows an ambitious young man, Price. To forge a partnership with a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman, losing his humanity in the process. The game tells the dark and grim story of Price and his regrets. While Distraint has no jump scares, the well-designed music and unique story make it a great experience.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 98MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.8/5
Price
Distraint price: Free
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
9. Insomnia
Insomnia is pretty similar to Five Nights at Freddy’s when you look at its gameplay. You are unable to sleep and trapped in your room as you try to survive against a terrifying creature over five nights. You can’t really fight back, move, or escape, but you can stop it using your flashlight. You have to listen to the sounds of the creature and use your flashlight to stop it from approaching. The gameplay experience of Insomnia can be quite creepy and will keep you on the edge of your seat.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 67MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 3.9/5
Price
Insomnia price: Free
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
10. Alien: Isolation
The iconic Alien franchise is available on mobile, thanks to Alien: Isolation. You play as Amanda Ripley and visit the Sevastopol space station to uncover the truth behind your mother’s disappearance. As you navigate through the labyrinth of Sevastopol space station, you encounter an unknown alien threat and you will need to use everything at your disposal to escape. The Alien AI adapts to your moves and forces you to change up your strategies.
System requirements
- OS: Android 9.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 22GB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.2/5
Price
Alien: Isolation price: Rs 249
Download links
Download link for Android: Google Play Store
