Silent Hill 2, Dead Space and 3 Other Horror Remakes Just as Good as the Original

Last Updated on: 5 October, 2024 | 7:53 AM

Aside from the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, these are our picks for the best remakes that horror games have ever received.

SUMMARY

Remakes are kind of common in recent years, as loads of games are getting remade to make them playable on modern consoles.
Often, remake versions fail to reach the heights of the base games, but there are a few exceptions that are worth trying.
While the Dead Space remake can't be surpassed, there are multiple others that have made their way to the list.

As Halloween is approaching, it is the best time to turn the lights off and give the popular horror games a try. The horror genre is gradually drawing more audience, with many games earning massive popularity. Mostly, players love fighting zombies or undead creatures that attack the primary antagonists of these games. That doesn’t mean psychological horror games aren’t getting attention. As a whole, the horror gaming genre has progressed a lot in recent years.

In this age of remakes, horror games are also getting remade to expand their player base. Though remakes are not generally as good as the base games, some have broken this conception and proved to be equally good as the base games. If you are looking for the top horror game remakes, our list will have you sorted.

5. Alone in the Dark

alone in the dark remake opening scene — The *Alone in the Dark* remake was on par with the base game from 1992.

Alone in the Dark is one of the oldest video game series, which was initiated in 1992, and the remake version we are talking about here was released earlier this year. The 2024 Alone in the Dark is a complete reimagining of the base game released more than three decades ago.

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When the base game was released in 1992, it received significant popularity. Therefore, it was a challenge for THQ Nordic to satisfy gamers with the remake version. However, it did the job pretty well. With some advanced graphics and gameplay mechanics, Alone in the Dark 2024 is worth giving a try.

4. Resident Evil 4

resident evil 4 leon vising the merchant — The *Resident Evil* series has brought Leon S. Kennedy, a renowned protagonist, to the gaming world.

Capcom’s Resident Evil is one of those series that defines the survival horror genre. Every game of this series takes players on an unknown journey full of undead creatures and challenging boss fights. While this series has multiple games that are worth giving a try, Resident Evil 4 is an unmissable one.

The initial Resident Evil 4 was released in 2005, and it was a massively successful game of that time. Therefore, gamers were pretty anxious about Capcom’s decision to bring a remake version in 2023. However, it proved all these fears wrong and released an equally scary and engaging remake version of Resident Evil 4. In some cases, this remake version even improved upon the base game.

3. Silent Hill 2

silent hill 2 fighting undead creatures — The *Silent Hill 2* remake successfully created the vibe of the base game after years.

Being a horror game fan, it is hard to miss the Silent Hill series and especially the upcoming remake version of Silent Hill 2. The initial Silent Hill 2 was released in 2001, and it earned popularity beyond expectations. The journey of James Sunderland and his search for his deceased wife in the town of Silent Hill, overcoming all the dangers, has won the hearts of fans.

Even after twenty-three years, the excitement is the same among fans, and they are ready to dive into the remake version of the game and enjoy the journey once again.

2. Layers of Fear

layers of fear gameplay sequence — *Layers of Fear* is bound to give you a scary vibe, no matter whether it is the base game or the remake.

Well, Layers of Fear is among those games that a lot of players must not have heard about, but this is one of the scariest games ever made in the psychological horror game genre. The original game was released in 2016 with the same name and told the story of a psychologically disturbed painter roaming around a Victorian mansion to complete his painting.

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It was a first-person game, where players gradually uncovered fearsome secrets of the protagonist’s past. The response was amazing; therefore, the remake version of the game was released in 2023 and combined all the elements from the base game with advanced mechanics to create the strangest horror experience possible.

If you haven’t ever tried this game and are looking for a scary psychological horror experience, you must give the Layers of Fear remake a try.

1. Dead Space

dead space in-game progression — If you want to explore a new type of horror game, *Dead Space* is the most recommended one.

Now that we have reached the end of this list, let’s conclude it with one of the best remakes of horror games fans must not miss, and that’s the Dead Space remake. As a horror game fan, it is hard not to be aware of the Dead Space games. This is one of the finest or precisely, scariest, science-fiction horror game series by Electronic Arts.

The base game was released in 2008 with the same name, and after its huge popularity, EA decided to release a remake version in 2023. Initially, players were a little worried about how the remake version would recreate the journey full of Necromorphs, but when the remake version was released, it surprised them all.

The remake version almost kept all the items and equipment introduced in the base game intact. So, it successfully recreated the same spooky vibe throughout the journey.

These are the top five games that received equally well-made remakes. So, if you haven’t yet tried one of these or a few of these games, we recommend you give them at least one try.