ComicBook selected five movie-licensed horror games, arguing that their reviews or attention did not match the actual experience. This list focuses on how these games allow players to feel the fear from the films through gameplay.
In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, one player plays as a ghost while the other four form a Ghostbusters team. The author believes that the game's design shines brightest when teammates use their equipment and cooperate to hunt down the ghost. The Thing and its later remake incorporate the film's sense of distrust into squad-based shooting and teammate command; poor planning can result in players losing their entire team.
The 2023 release The Texas Chain Saw Massacre features a structure where three Family members face off against four Survivors. The author acknowledges matchmaking issues at launch but praises the tension of the chases and the faithful recreation of movie scenes. The Blair Witch gradually builds unease by searching for a missing boy in the forest; the police Dog.exe Bullet not only assists in actions but is also tied to the protagonist's psychological state.
Evil Dead: The Game has four players searching for key items to battle against a player controlling demons. The game also features characters from the series, voice acting by the original cast, and familiar locations.