Get Ready to Be Scared: 5 VR Horror Games That Bring Iconic Films to Life
13.12.2025
Reading time: 6 minutes
You’ve probably seen at least one horror movie that made you leave the lights on afterward.
Now imagine this: you're not just watching — you're in the movie. Not on your couch. But inside it. And the monster is coming right at you.
VR horror is different. Your heart races not because you're a viewer, but because you're part of the scene. You can’t close your eyes or rewind. It's all happening. For real.
Here are five of the best VR horror games inspired by classic horror films. The story, the atmosphere, the sound, the gameplay — everything works together with one goal: to truly scare you.
Now imagine this: you're not just watching — you're in the movie. Not on your couch. But inside it. And the monster is coming right at you.
VR horror is different. Your heart races not because you're a viewer, but because you're part of the scene. You can’t close your eyes or rewind. It's all happening. For real.
Here are five of the best VR horror games inspired by classic horror films. The story, the atmosphere, the sound, the gameplay — everything works together with one goal: to truly scare you.
Alien: Rogue Incursion — The Xenomorph Is Already Close
Platforms: Meta Quest 3, PSVR2, SteamVR
Inspired by: Alien (1979)
You're alone on a dark space station. Or so it seems. In truth, you're not alone. The xenomorph is somewhere nearby. Scratching. Footsteps. Hissing. Everything sounds far too close.
The game captures the movie perfectly: dark, terrifying, claustrophobic.
You’ll hide in ventilation shafts, fix systems yourself, and sometimes — fight back with a rifle in your hands.
Why Play:
Inspired by: Alien (1979)
You're alone on a dark space station. Or so it seems. In truth, you're not alone. The xenomorph is somewhere nearby. Scratching. Footsteps. Hissing. Everything sounds far too close.
The game captures the movie perfectly: dark, terrifying, claustrophobic.
You’ll hide in ventilation shafts, fix systems yourself, and sometimes — fight back with a rifle in your hands.
Why Play:
- Graphics and sound are so immersive, you’ll feel like you’re actually in space.
- Alien fans will love it.
- Newcomers will experience classic sci-fi horror at its best.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2 — Zombies Aren’t the Real Threat
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, SteamVR
Inspired by: The Walking Dead series and comics
You find yourself in a ruined, partly flooded New Orleans. There are plenty of zombies. But the real danger? Other survivors.
Everyone has their own goals. You have just one: survive.
You’ll craft weapons from scraps, decide who you can trust, and who to leave behind. It’s not black and white — your choices shape what happens next.
Why Play:
Inspired by: The Walking Dead series and comics
You find yourself in a ruined, partly flooded New Orleans. There are plenty of zombies. But the real danger? Other survivors.
Everyone has their own goals. You have just one: survive.
You’ll craft weapons from scraps, decide who you can trust, and who to leave behind. It’s not black and white — your choices shape what happens next.
Why Play:
- It’s more than just action — your decisions influence the story.
- Feels like you're living in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Perfect for survival game fans.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 — Jump Scares You’ll Remember
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, SteamVR
Inspired by: Five Nights at Freddy’s (films and games)
You’re the night guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything.
The animatronics come to life. They’re hunting you.
You’ll monitor cameras, fix wiring, close doors — all with your own hands, in VR.
Make a mistake or hesitate — and you're already caught.
Why Play:
Inspired by: Five Nights at Freddy’s (films and games)
You’re the night guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything.
The animatronics come to life. They’re hunting you.
You’ll monitor cameras, fix wiring, close doors — all with your own hands, in VR.
Make a mistake or hesitate — and you're already caught.
Why Play:
- A new level of fear, even for longtime fans.
- In VR, everything is amplified — sound, light, movement — it all feels real.
- If you love jump scares, this one’s for you.
Phasmophobia (VR Version) — Ghosts Play by Their Own Rules
Platforms: SteamVR, Meta Quest
Inspired by: Paranormal Activity
You and your team are ghost hunters. You’ve got detectors, cameras, flashlights — and a little bit of courage. But that’s not enough.
Abandoned houses, hospitals, schools. Silence — then creaks, whispers, footsteps.
Someone’s here. And it’s not human.
Why Play:
Inspired by: Paranormal Activity
You and your team are ghost hunters. You’ve got detectors, cameras, flashlights — and a little bit of courage. But that’s not enough.
Abandoned houses, hospitals, schools. Silence — then creaks, whispers, footsteps.
Someone’s here. And it’s not human.
Why Play:
- The atmosphere is pure terror.
- Every session is unique. The scares are unpredictable.
- VR makes ghost hunting actually scary.
Lies Beneath — When You’re Not Sure If It’s a Dream or Reality
Platforms: Meta Quest, SteamVR
Inspired by: Visually and stylistically reminiscent of A Nightmare on Elm Street
You return to your hometown. But something’s wrong. Everything feels dark, twisted, like it came out of a horror comic book.
The game mixes shooting, puzzles, and monsters. VR intensifies it all: you open doors, grab axes, fight off creatures — with your own hands.
And often, you can’t tell what’s real and what’s a nightmare.
Why Play:
Inspired by: Visually and stylistically reminiscent of A Nightmare on Elm Street
You return to your hometown. But something’s wrong. Everything feels dark, twisted, like it came out of a horror comic book.
The game mixes shooting, puzzles, and monsters. VR intensifies it all: you open doors, grab axes, fight off creatures — with your own hands.
And often, you can’t tell what’s real and what’s a nightmare.
Why Play:
- The visual style is unique.
- The story keeps you on edge.
- Great for fans of psychological and unconventional horror.
Why VR Makes Everything Scarier
Let’s be honest — regular screens can’t compete anymore. In VR:
In Phasmophobia, a ghost’s whisper feels like it’s right in your ear.
In Alien: Rogue Incursion, every screech rattles your nerves.
Traditional horror scares you on screen.
VR horror scares your whole body.
- You're not watching — you’re inside.
- You don’t click a mouse — you move your hands
- You hear footsteps behind you — and you can’t look away.
In Phasmophobia, a ghost’s whisper feels like it’s right in your ear.
In Alien: Rogue Incursion, every screech rattles your nerves.
Traditional horror scares you on screen.
VR horror scares your whole body.
Where to Try All This
Not all these games are available in VR clubs yet.
But you can try some of them live, right now — not at home, not on your couch, but fully immersed in a VR experience.
Come visit Anvio VR Club:
1030 Randolph St, Detroit, MI 48226
Some of these horrors are already playable here. Others — try them at home, if you’ve got a VR headset. But honestly? It’s more fun (and more terrifying) with friends.
But you can try some of them live, right now — not at home, not on your couch, but fully immersed in a VR experience.
Come visit Anvio VR Club:
1030 Randolph St, Detroit, MI 48226
Some of these horrors are already playable here. Others — try them at home, if you’ve got a VR headset. But honestly? It’s more fun (and more terrifying) with friends.
Want to Star in a Horror Story?
Don’t just watch another scary movie.
Be part of one.
Pick a game. Put on the headset. Get ready — because in VR, there’s no hiding.
The monster is coming.
And it’s up to you — fight or run?
We’ll be waiting at Anvio.
And bring your friends — it’s scarier alone.
Be part of one.
Pick a game. Put on the headset. Get ready — because in VR, there’s no hiding.
The monster is coming.
And it’s up to you — fight or run?
We’ll be waiting at Anvio.
And bring your friends — it’s scarier alone.