Retro or Recent? Match the Survival Horror Game to Its Launch Era
Can you tell survival horror legends from newcomers? Match each chilling title to the decade it launched and test your horror game memory
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The survival horror genre has terrified players for decades—from fog-drenched towns to grotesque space stations. But when did these iconic titles actually launch? In this retro-vs-recent challenge, your goal is to match 20 spine-tingling games to the decade they debuted.
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Whether you grew up saving ribbons in Resident Evil or you recently braved the snowy nightmares of Resident Evil Village, this quiz will test your knowledge of horror game history. From cult classics like Clock Tower to cinematic thrillers like Until Dawn, every entry here shaped the genre in its own terrifying way.
A Timeline of Terror
Some games redefined the genre in the ‘90s (Silent Hill, Alone in the Dark), while others brought psychological depth or brutal realism to modern consoles (The Callisto Protocol, Soma). The genre has evolved visually and thematically, but the chills remain timeless. Are you sharp enough to remember which decade each nightmare dropped?
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This list covers everything from fixed-camera PS1 classics to photoreal Unreal Engine remakes. Whether you favor haunted houses, cursed videotapes, or outer space abominations, you’ll find something to quicken your pulse.
Ready to Survive This Quiz?
Match the game to its era—retro or recent—and prove you're more than just a casual fan. Horror doesn’t die, and neither should your trivia streak. Grab a flashlight, check your corners, and let’s see if you can survive all 20 matches.
