As 2026 winds down to an inevitable conclusion, we're highlighting some of the very best horror games of the year so far.

J. Scott Thurlow is a Senior Contributor based in the NYC Metropolitan Area. While he is not actually Alan Wake, Scott has been ranting about games since falling in love with them at a young age.

In recent days, we've been reviewing the decade's highlights now that we've passed its midpoint, and the truth is, the result has been truly exceptional. Given the video game industry's current state, ...