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1. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape. SCP: Secret Laboratory is a multiplayer, horror and first-person game. Released on December 29th 2017 has received 214,309 reviews of which 195,923 were positive and 18,386 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played survival horror game, thanks to its 1,759 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
195,923
18,386
1,759
players
2. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, singleplayer and puzzle game. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,363 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival horror games based on player count.
8.4
84,113
14,801
1,363
players
3. Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness. Cry of Fear is a horror, multiplayer and psychological horror game. Released on April 25th 2013 has received 74,408 reviews of which 65,852 were positive and 8,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 525 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival horror games based on player count.
8.7
65,852
8,556
525
players
4. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner. Dead Frontier 2 is a multiplayer, survival horror and zombies game. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 26,801 reviews of which 18,844 were positive and 7,957 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 495 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival horror games.
6.9
18,844
7,957
495
players
5. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really. Cats is a clicker, psychological horror and horror game. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 4,574 reviews of which 3,547 were positive and 1,027 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 370 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival horror games.
7.5
3,547
1,027
370
players
6. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone. PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a multiplayer, horror and survival horror game. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 56,847 reviews of which 44,741 were positive and 12,106 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival horror games.
7.8
44,741
12,106
169
players
7. Ultimate Custom Night
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties! Ultimate Custom Night is a horror, singleplayer and survival horror game. Released on June 27th 2018 has received 58,273 reviews of which 55,394 were positive and 2,879 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.3
55,394
2,879
151
players
8. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator! Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a horror, singleplayer and robots game. Released on December 04th 2017 has received 30,209 reviews of which 28,374 were positive and 1,835 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
28,374
1,835
92
players
9. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 is a horror, survival horror and stealth game. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 3,930 reviews of which 3,714 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.1
3,714
216
33
players
10. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a cartoony, horror and survival horror game. Released on October 12th 2019 has received 3,479 reviews of which 3,212 were positive and 267 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival horror games.
8.9
3,212
267
23
players
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