Horror Games That Should Be Ported To The Nintendo Switch 2

Horror games aren’t the most popular in the gaming market. Horror is a difficult genre that relies on many factors for a great experience of fear like the danger, environment, and protagonist’s actions. The intense adrenaline from fear and jumpscares isn’t widely favored for the broad audience, limiting success to only the more known horror games like Resident Evil.

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It’s why horror games should port over to more platforms to grow their communities like the new Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has always been about supporting a broad audience, including players invested in mature experiences. It’s been successful for them in the current generation, so it’s more sensible to continue their ideals for their new console.

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Still Wakes The Deep

Horrifying Shift

Systems

Released

June 18, 2024

Developer(s)

The Chinese Room

Publisher(s)

Secret Mode

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Still Wakes The Deep unveils how annoying reality becomes. The game brings a unique scenario when oil rig workers face a menacing creature that invades their worksite. Despite being on the clock, the protagonist is forced to scurry through the rig while avoiding the beast that’s infecting the job site and coworkers.

Those who played through games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent will enjoy exploring the infested rig. The game even has sections that require the use of mechanisms. Having it port to the Nintendo Switch 2 raises the chance to update the mechanical tasks with motion controls.

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Phasmophobia

Haunt Busting

Systems

Developer(s)

Kinetic Games

Publisher(s)

Kinetic Games

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Phasmophobia is a unique experience that allows up to four friends to work together on catching haunting creatures. The main mission involves exploring different haunted sites to discover and catch the creature, though the game doesn’t say which one. Each monster has different clues to portray their existence, including methods to drain the players’ sanity.

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This port would be perfect for the Nintendo Switch 2 by providing a chance to play both online and wirelessly local multiplayer. It is possible to complete the mission solo, but the frightening tasks are more fun with friends.

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Resident Evil 4

Classic Revived Escort

Systems

Released

March 24, 2023

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Resident Evil 4 gives a fresh new interpretation of the original Resident Evil 4 with several improvements for a new perspective while keeping its source material familiar but without many frustrations from escorts. It even expands the playstyle by letting the protagonist sneak around enemies to avoid being surrounded by the violent mob.

Controls are more fluid through the game’s extra control schemes to fulfill both newcomers and veterans for Resident Evil. It’s a great opportunity to port the remake to the Nintendo Switch 2 with the possibility of including a gyroscope option. It would ease the need to precisely aim for the enemy’s limbs to disarm or weapon or cripple them to the floor for more attacks.

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Prey

Haunting In Space

Systems

Released

May 5, 2017

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Prey forces players into a space station overwhelmed by aggressive aliens. How players maneuver around the station depends on their preference, opening multiple playstyles like following alternate pathways or sneaking past enemies. Searching is encouraged for resources to craft inventive gear, though the aliens can shapeshift into objects to surprise their prey.

Fans of Skyrim or Dishonored feel at home within Prey’s overrun facility. The Nintendo Switch 2 can match the game’s demands while including improvements like a gyroscope and HD rumble options.

5

Visage

Haunting Home Alone

Systems

Released

October 30, 2020

Developer(s)

SadSquare Studio

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Visage forces the protagonist to face not only haunting ghosts but the ever-changing house itself. It has strong Soma vibes with the need to manage the protagonist’ sanity and use different light sources to venture into the darkness while solving puzzles. Staying too long in the dark can drain his mental state, which leaves him vulnerable to a possible death.

It gets unnerving when exploring the house that immediately changes its rooms when looking away, forcing the player to adapt to whatever happens. The game’s unique experience makes it necessary for more fans to witness a Nintendo Switch 2 port.

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Alone in the Dark

What Lurks Within

Systems

Released

March 20, 2024

Developer(s)

Pieces Interactive

OpenCritic Rating

Weak

Alone in the Dark honors its original inspiration by reworking its story. It sets up very similarly to the original game, though it story plays out differently, making the two detectives experience new surprises and expanded truths about certain events. Since the game revolves around detectives, environmental awareness and critical thinking are required to find clues and solutions to convoluted puzzles.

Alone In The Dark representations are limited in the Nintendo Switch library, being only present within the Nintendo Switch Online streaming service. It gives another chance to experience the original game reworked for modern play, especially with its customizable difficulties for easier puzzle solving.

3

Alan Wake 2

Truth On Paper

Systems

Released

October 27, 2023

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Alan Wake 2 is confusing, which makes its mysterious journey fun. A huge mystery surrounds Bright Falls, forcing the two protagonists to investigate differently. They face supernatural beings as one solves multiple criminal cases normally while the other twists reality with his own words.

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The game pokes at the characters’ logic with psychological events, including the player. Having it port to the Nintendo Switch 2 would allow the game to play around with HD Rumble to hint or creep the player with some access to a gyroscope for aiming objects like the flashlight.

2

Dead Space

Breathtaking Exploration

Systems

Released

January 27, 2023

Publisher(s)

Electronic Arts

Dead Space redesigns the original game to raise the feeling of dread and vulnerability in space with its more detailed appearance, terrifying beasts, and haunting audio. Not only can veterans enjoy the game with a fresh look, but it also provides gameplay improvements to make exploration more convenient for anyone with fluid zero-gravity paths and controls.

Dead Space hasn’t touched a Nintendo console traditionally. Its only entry is Dead Space Extraction, an on-rail shooter for easily dismembering enemy limbs off. To welcome new fans to the original experience, it would be great to port the remake as the first traditional Dead Space for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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The Evil Within

Insane Resident

Systems

Released

October 14, 2014

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

The Evil Within is a mind-bending adventure that makes the player feel vulnerable through its uncontrolled twisted reality. The whole experience is as satisfying as traditional Resident Evil games, challenging the player with limited resources, gruesome creatures, and tricky puzzles.

What the game offers with its psychological twists deserves more recognition with a Nintendo Switch 2 port. Its dependence on mental breaking experience can create an unnerving experience with the Nintendo Switch HD rumble. It’s a very good alternative for players searching for more games structured like a familiar old-school survival horror.

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