Join the quest to discover the most frightening PC horror game ever. PC Gamer is hosting an exciting community event, challenging readers to put forward their top picks for the scariest game, which will then battle it out in a voting bracket.
Dare to Vote: Unmasking the Reigning Champion of Fear in PC Gaming
The Quest for Fear: A Community-Driven Search for the Pinnacle of PC Horror
Following successful reader polls for top-tier FPS modes and influential RTS units, the focus now shifts to identifying the ultimate PC horror experience. This initiative moves beyond subjective editorial selections, inviting the broader gaming community to contribute their nominations for a truly terrifying game.
Your Role in the Hunt: How to Nominate Your Terrifying PC Game
To ensure your chosen game enters the competition for the scariest title, begin your comment with the game's official name. Before submitting, review previous nominations to avoid duplicates. If a game you wish to support has already been mentioned, simply cast your vote by giving that comment a 'thumbs up'. While multiple nominations are welcome from each participant, please ensure each game is proposed in a separate comment. Only games playable on PC are eligible, and submissions don't strictly need to be categorized as horror, provided they deliver a genuinely frightening experience.
The Road to Halloween: From Nominations to the Final Frightful Reveal
In the coming week, a selection of the top 16 nominated games will be chosen for the official bracket, incorporating some editorial judgment to refine the lineup. The intense multi-day voting process will then commence, leading to a climactic 1v1 confrontation. The grand champion, crowned as the scariest PC horror game of all time, will be revealed on Halloween, concluding this thrilling search for terror. Submissions deemed humorous will generally be excluded, unless their comedic value is exceptionally compelling.
