The Scary World of Viral YouTube Horror Games - Caddicarus
Caddicarus・2 minutes read
Viral horror games gained popularity on YouTube between 2010 and 2014, with "Amnesia: The Dark Descent" being a key player, influencing other indie horror games. "Five Nights at Freddy's 3" introduces new challenges and mechanics, increasing difficulty as essential systems fail simultaneously.
Insights
- Viral horror games gained popularity through online videos, allowing viewers to experience the games without playing them, sparking a surge in specific horror games between 2010 and 2014 that hasn't resurfaced.
- "Amnesia: The Dark Descent" is a first-person survival horror game known for its atmospheric setting, puzzles, and stealth gameplay, influencing subsequent indie horror games significantly.
- The game "Yume Nikki" offers a unique experience with dream exploration and surreal imagery, while "SCP-087" presents anxiety-inducing gameplay based on an endless staircase, both contributing distinct elements to the horror game genre.
Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free
Recent questions
What are viral horror games?
Viral horror games gained popularity through YouTube.