The 28 Best Space Horror Games That Will Have You Yearning For Earth
  • Photo 1:
    • Dead Space
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    • Prey
  • Photo 3:
    • Signalis

The 28 Best Space Horror Games That Will Have You Yearning For Earth

Kyle Townsend
Updated October 1, 2025 28 items

When you think of space horror games, Dead Space probably jumps to front of mind. However, while the Dead Space franchise is synonymous with survival horror + outer space, there are a pretty staggering amount of other titles that fit that exact bill, so let's rank them against each other with the help of your votes.

It's nice to see classics like Dead Space and System Shock being remade for modern consoles, and you better believe those remakes are included here. While the originals are omitted for the sake of avoiding duplicate entries, you can use those versions on the list to vote on if you only played the originals but still want to show them some love. Perhaps the most underrated space horror game (and game generally) is Prey, developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda. It's sort of mind boggling how the game didn't receive more attention when it dropped in 2017, but those who have played it know just how good and replayable Prey really is.

Lots of horror subgenres are represented here! You've got survival horror in space with Signalis, stealth space horror with Alien: Isolation, and point & click horror covered with Stasis. Vote for your favorites, and use this list to find your next great gaming experience that hopefully doesn't traumatize you too much.

Help shape these rankings by voting on this list of The 28 Best Space Horror Games That Will Have You Yearning For Earth
This list is dynamically ranked based on user voting. The order reflects the consensus of our voters and is not influenced by paid placements or editorial bias.

  • Dead Space
    1
    2023
    43 votes

    Editor Note: This list only features the Dead Space remake from 2023, as it's pointless to include the original 2008 release alongside this updated version.

    • Developer: Motive Studios
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
    • Publisher: Electronic Arts
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Alien: Isolation
    2
    2014
    34 votes
    • Developer: The Creative Assembly
    • Genres (Video game): Adventure
    • Publisher: Feral Interactive
    • Platform: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac
  • Dead Space 2
    3
    2011
    33 votes

    Editor Note: It's super frustrating that despite a wider universe being teased in the Dead Space remake from 2023, a remake of Dead Space 2 is officially never going to happen, mostly due to disappointing sales. The good news is the original is still super playable and holds up great.

    • Developer: Visceral Games
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Adventure
    • Publisher: Electronic Arts
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Prey
    4
    2017
    36 votes

    Editor Note: If you're disappointed with Bethesda and feel let down by Starfield (the newest DLC is getting pretty bad reviews) Prey is another game set in space that is severely underrated. Is it any surprise it was developed by Arkane Studios and not Bethesda Softworks?

    • Developer: Arkane Studios
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
    • Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • System Shock
    5
    2022
    26 votes

    Editor Note: This is the 2022 remake of '90s classic, and is the only version being featured on the list as to not include duplicate entries. If you only played the original, feel free to give this version a vote up in its place.

    • Developer: Nightdive Studios
    • Genres (Video game): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Shooter, Horror
    • Publisher: Prime Matter
    • Platform: Playstation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • System Shock 2
    6
    1999
    31 votes
    • Developer: Irrational Games
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)
    • Publisher: Electronic Arts
    • Platform: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac