Best Games to play on Blacknut this Halloween: Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo, The Walking Dead: Destinies, Intruders Hide and Seek, and more!
Blacknut's Editorial Team has combed its catalog to make you the perfect spook-tacular lineup ahead of Halloween!
Check out some of our spooky games below đź‘»
IGN's Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo
Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo is an immersive narrative adventure game that combines psychological thriller elements with cinematic storytelling. The gameplay revolves around exploring the troubled mind of Ed Miller, a writer dealing with trauma and obsession. Using a unique memory-scrubbing mechanic, players can revisit key moments from Ed's past, piecing together clues to unlock hidden truths. This feature, similar to the memory exploration in Cyberpunk 2077, allows players to manipulate time and delve into Ed's subconscious. The game is light on puzzles, instead focusing on character-driven storytelling and suspenseful sequences, though some technical issues like frequent loading screens can disrupt the flow.
The Walking Dead: Destinies
The Walking Dead: Destinies offers an action-packed, choice-driven experience where players can relive and reshape iconic moments from the TV series. In this third-person action-adventure, you guide familiar characters like Rick Grimes through key events, battling walkers and making decisions that alter the story's path. With 13 playable characters, the game allows players to explore significant locations like the prison and Greene family farm, blending combat, resource management, and moral choices. The game's unique appeal lies in the ability to diverge from the established storyline, creating new outcomes based on player choices, making it a dynamic retelling of the apocalyptic world
Close to the sun
Close to the Sun is a first-person horror adventure that blends mystery with a steampunk aesthetic. Set aboard the "Helios", a massive ship built by Nikola Tesla, players step into the shoes of Rose, a journalist searching for her sister. The gameplay revolves around exploration, puzzle-solving, and unraveling the dark secrets of the ship. There’s no combat, focusing instead on evading threats and navigating tense encounters. Atmospheric and rich in detail, the game emphasizes storytelling, with players piecing together the narrative through environmental clues and cryptic notes, all while being pursued by sinister forces.
Tandem: A Tale of Shadow
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows offers a unique blend of puzzle-platforming and dual-perspective gameplay. Players switch between two characters: Emma, who navigates the physical world from a top-down view, and her teddy bear companion, Fenton, who moves in the shadows from a side-scrolling perspective. The gameplay centers around manipulating light and shadow to solve intricate puzzles, with each character’s perspective influencing the other’s environment. As Emma interacts with objects to cast shadows, Fenton uses these shadows as platforms to progress. This dynamic creates a layered puzzle-solving experience that challenges players to think creatively while uncovering the mysterious narrative.
Lovecraft Untold Stories
Lovecraft Untold Stories combines roguelike elements with action RPG gameplay in a dark, Lovecraftian universe. Players explore procedurally generated levels filled with cosmic horrors, solving puzzles, gathering resources, and fighting enemies inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos. The game features five different characters, each with unique abilities, which adds variety to combat and exploration. As players progress, they uncover hidden lore, face cultists, and confront monstrous bosses, all while managing health and sanity, essential elements to survival in this eerie world. The combination of fast-paced combat, Lovecraftian horror, and narrative-driven exploration makes for a gripping and challenging experience.
Intruders Hide and Seek
Intruders: Hide and Seek is a tense first-person stealth game where you play as Ben, a young boy trapped in his family's remote home as it's invaded by dangerous intruders. The gameplay revolves around avoiding detection as you explore the house, searching for clues to uncover the invaders' motives and save your family. With no combat options, the game focuses on stealth, strategy, and hiding, creating a constant sense of fear and urgency. Players must remain vigilant, using shadows and the environment to outsmart their enemies while progressing through the storyline in a suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase.