Below is a list of 5 horror games set in Asia, where developers often draw inspiration from unique history, culture, and legends. These horror games not only bring thrills but also help players explore and gain a deeper understanding of Asian horror culture and legends.
1. Fatal Frame (Project Zero) Series
Context: Japan.
In the Fatal Frame series, players use the Camera Obscura to fight and capture ghosts. Japan’s gloomy atmosphere and ghostly legends create a particularly scary atmosphere.
2. Detention (2017)
Setting: Taiwan, 1960s.
Detention takes players into a high school in Taiwan, where horror events related to history and culture are happening. The game mainly focuses on psychological horror elements and an engaging story.
3. DreadOut (2014)
Setting: Indonesia.
DreadOut brings a horror experience with elements of magic and Indonesian folk legends. Players will face terrifying spirits and solve the secrets of a haunted town.
4. White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (2001, Remake 2015)
Context: Korea.
White Day puts players in a high school in South Korea, where they must face demons and solve horrifying secrets. The special thing is that the game often uses music and sound to enhance the horror atmosphere.
5. Kuon (2004)
Context: Japan.
Kuon is a horror game set in the Heian period of Japanese history. Players will enter a haunted village, facing goblins and monsters based on Japanese folk legends.