#indie-horror

#indie-horror

I'm talking about Iron Lung, a self-financed film by a beloved YouTuber named Mark Fischbach, who goes by the handle Markiplier, and who has more than 38 million followers to his name. The movie, an adaptation of an indie horror video game, had a budget of approximately $3 million-an amount that Iron Lung has already earned back seven times over, with a box office of $21.7 million worldwide.

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2025 has had its share of some incredible and terrifying horror games. From newcomers like Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn, to major installments in legacy franchises like Silent Hill f, or indies making a big scare like Look Outside, the year has gifted us many scares. It's Halloween season, after all, and you're probably looking for the next thing to scare the wits out of you. So look no further than this list of the best horror games to play right now.

Some of the best free horror games have a unique way of sticking with you. The best ones don't just rely on jump scares--they burrow into your mind with atmosphere, dread, and ideas that won't leave you alone. While big-budget horror hits like Alan Wake 2 and Resident Evil Village dominate the zeitgeist, some of the scariest experiences you can play right now won't cost you a cent.

Scary found-footage movies can and do get better than this enthusiastic DIY horror from married-couple directors Rachel Kempf and Nick Toti. Their zero-budget feature is fun for a while, but in the end it's just not scary enough. There is nothing to make jump out of your skin or frighten you out of your senses. Kempt and Toti also star in the film, playing fictional versions of themselves: Rachel and Nick, horror-obsessed film-makers living in Kirksville, Missouri.