Though it’s not the most commonly-used gaming engine anymore, RPG Maker hasn’t so much left an impact on the gaming industry as it has a crater—and that’s especially true when looking at how clever developers have used it to contribute to the horror genre. Spawning numerous YouTube Let’s Plays, fan animations, reboots, and hefty followings; horror games developed with this user-friendly engine show that even 32-Bit sprites and environments can be downright shiver-inducing. And with Halloween right around the corner, now’s the best time for some retro-style thrills and chills.
Below are 7 of our favorite RPG Maker horror games that are perfect for spooky season, or any time of year that you're looking to play something a little bit darker. Want body horror that’ll make you squirm in your seat? We've got you covered. Craving something that’ll mess with your mind and make you jump at shadows? There’s something on the list for you.
Just keep in mind that many of these games do deal with mature subject matter, so we strongly advise checking trigger warnings before playing if you might be negatively impacted. You've been warned!
