The inclusion of The Evil Within 2 is a no-brainer. A list of the best horror games not named Resident Evil just isn't complete with it. After all, it's a series made by Shinji Mikami, who directed the first Resident Evil game, and
Resident Evil 4, which is widely considered as the
best Resident Evil game of all time.
A true return to his survival horror roots, The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2 limits your opportunities and means to defend yourself, forcing you to find more clever ways to survive every encounter.
What truly stands out from The Evil Within games though, especially the second title, is its psychological horror aspect. The sequel, in particular, takes gamers deeper into the psyche of the protagonist, all the while making sure that Sebastian can survive the external machinations that are all out to get him and everyone else.
If you're thinking that The Evil Within 2 will have a happy ending, then we've got bad news for you. The game is equal parts petrifying and depressing.
Don't worry. The sad part won't unveil itself much later on. Even then, you'll have been sucked in by the game with its compelling story, a weird combination of excellent gunplay yet limited ammo, as well as an open-world setting that's full of frights and secret locations