Top 25 best horror games for Android phones and tablets

Fran Bow is a creepy point-and-click adventure game where you are exploring the world of a small child, that ended up in an asylum after her parents were killed. Fran had also lost her cat, Mr. Midnight which was a present from her late parents. She decided to try to run away from an asylum and look for Mr. Midnight on her own.

Through her eyes, you will need to explore the world and find a way to cope with what has happened, all on your own.

It's one of the eerie Android horror games that will not disappoint those seeking the thrill of such an adventure.

Taking inspiration from childhood classics like Mickey Mouse, Bendy and the Ink Machine has you exploring a studio that had, previously, created and animated a character called Bendy. After arriving at the seemingly deserted building, you’ll need to explore around quietly as an ink demon is now loose, looking to make sure you don’t get out alive.

It's one of those horror games that gets better and better the more you learn about the story behind it, so make sure to pay attention to all the elements you'll see in your surroundings - they might come in handy when seeking an escape!

If you’ve not heard of Five Night at Freddy’s, you should download it right now. It's one of the scariest games on Android!

With a large cult following, many sequels, and tons of fan-made titles of similar names, Five Nights at Freddy’s is a stealth horror where you are trapped in a room, looking out at different places in an old Chuck E Cheese-esque place, trying to make sure nothing creeping out of the dark gets you.

Here is how you can play the Five Night at Freddy's unblocked, and in case you like it, we propose to take a look at the list of all FNAF games released so far. You might want to complete them one by one.

Following the story of a young girl who has lost her memory and ended up in an asylum after a massive car accident, the Sanitarium is a truly creepy game. The similarity between the story of Fran Bow and this one is uncanny at the start, but, of course, it will clear out soon enough.

Sanitarium is riddled with intense puzzles, but it’s the complex and detailed story that transients between madness and reality that truly makes it stand out.

Dead Effect 2 is more of a sci-fi shooter with horror elements than actual horror. On a spaceship somewhere in outer space, a virus has wound up that turns people into terrible monsters. You will have to use an extensive arsenal of cool guns to deal with them.

Dead Effect 2 really has a nice creepy atmosphere, thanks to exceptional graphics and high-quality sound. The cold walls of the ship are drowning in darkness, the light is flickering, and the shadows are dancing, hiding creatures that intend to kill you. A simple plot and diverse missions make Dead Effect 2 atmosphere chilling and intense. A big plus is that you won't need an internet connection to play it.

Thimbleweed Park is a horror-thriller where somebody has ended up dead in a small town of 80 residents. It won’t keep you up at night but is a game not to be missed if you want a little bit of unsettling in your life. The story is well connected and there is a lot to do while exploring a story that revolves around a murder.

Its pixelated 2D world will remind you of the titles made in the '80s and '90s, and you'll get the vibe of those cheesy detective movies that played about the same time. We are not talking about it in pejorative, those were awesome IMHO!

Samsara Room is just unsettling, there is something not quite right. A point-and-click adventure that has an unnerving feeling while being quite bright. You wake up in a room and need to escape, solving some challenging puzzles and seeing some creepy shadows lurking while you're trying to get out.

Samsara Room is well-designed and has a great variety of puzzles. While horror elements aren't pushed, there's an unsettling atmosphere that won't leave to alone the whole time.

A zombie survival with a story to keep you captivated. Into the Dead 2 is a first-person shooter where you need to use a multitude of weapons to keep zombies at bay, in order to protect your family from this world of the undead. It’s action-packed, unlike other slow, puzzle-based horrors, that brings something different to the genre.

The most important feature that makes it stand out from the sea of similar titles would be the story that evolves depending on your choices as well as different endings. This will allow you to replay it after a while without going through the same story over and over again. Another bonus is that this is an offline mobile game, so you can play it anywhere.

Slayaway Camp is more horror-light, made for people who might want a bit of a scare but are still interested in actually playing something that won’t give them nightmares. Putting you in the shoes of a serial killer trying to kill off teens at a summer camp, effectively being the main antagonist.

While we're not overly hyped about the unique blocky graphics, it is full of good ideas and clever solutions sprinkled with gore elements. There is a Slayaway Camp review if you're curious to learn more!

Do you like jumpscares? We don’t! But Eyes has them.

A terrifying survival horror game full of ghosts, jumpscares and the feeling of always being watched. You’ll need to attempt to get out alive through the rooms that have been long abandoned but might have something useful in them anyway, as long as the lights stay lit. Developers describe it as a thriller, but there is nothing thrilling about soiling your pants!

Open the Eyes review before delving into the scary unknown. It's a must-have experience for the horror enthusiasts!

Clearly inspired by the Slenderman Stories, Slendrina: The Cellar takes you on a mission to find books in a dark and abandoned cellar. Never looking back, you need to be careful while walking in her territory, she could be literally anywhere. It's not really that complicated in terms of gameplay, but it's rather scary!

This is just one part of the series of Android horror games called the Slender Man, so if you enjoy this one, do check out what else Slenders are up to.

Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about discovering the secrets that sit inside normal-looking houses - ones of your neighbour - after breaking into them!

Your neighbour is an AI that learns by your moves, adapting to better protect themselves, while you try to discover whatever sinister secret they have within their basement. It's a creepily fun experience! Spoiler alert, your friendly neighbor is a scary dude, don't let him catch you.

Bring a pair of spare pants, Alien Isolation is that good. Made from the '80s classic movie, Alien, it's a survival horror game filled with jumpscares and a dense frightening atmosphere. You'll fit the shoes of Amanda Ripley, who came to the Sevastopol space station looking for her lost mother, who's been missing for 15 years. Of course, you already know who's going to hunt you while you try to hide, crawl through the vents and craft weapons that might help you prolong your survival a little bit. We have to praise the graphics, as it is truly breathtaking, sometimes you'll forget it's an Android game. Note that the two chapters are free, and you'll have to chip in and buy it to close down the story.

Taking the concept of common nightmares and fears, Rest in Pieces turns you into a fragile, porcelain doll trying to stay alive while getting closer to demons who live in your nightmares. Each character has their own fear, from clowns to sea monsters, all needing to be destroyed by making your way to the back of the world, avoiding dangers along the way.

We've reviewed Rest in Pieces, so if you're not afraid of clowns or other similar creepy characters, it might be worth trying.

The next one on the list is a perfect example of horror with dynamic gameplay and an exciting plot. In Endless Nightmare 2, you will have to investigate the disappearance of people from the hospital. Luckily, you'll have a real arsenal of weapons at your disposal, consisting of an assault rifle, pistol, knife, and shotgun and each of them can be upgraded. Not that the monsters had any chance to begin with.

It reminded us a bit of the Resident Evil that went through the COD training routine. More combat than usual, but the same dreaded atmosphere that will keep you on your toes.

I Am Innocent is a detective-based puzzle game that utilizes realistic phone calls, text messages, photos and documents that you’ll need to use during your investigation.

A bunch of teenagers have been murdered, all linked to the disappearance of your sister, which happened many years ago, and you’re the one who’s finally going to get to the bottom of this mystery. While it's not as creepy or jumpscare-y as other titles on the list, it's easily a mandatory addition

Dead by Daylight Mobile, is a port of one of the most successful multiplayer horror games on every platform. It's 4vs1, but don't think for a second that the one has a disadvantage. Au contraire, the one player controls the monster (hunter) that needs to catch all of the players trying to escape that little house of horror. Different hunters have different abilities and it's really fun trying to play with each one.

Survivors are trying to start the machine, open up the exits and escape the slaughter. It's kind of like hide and seek, but if you lose, you die. The atmosphere is phenomenal, especially if you're playing as a survivor. We have some DBD Mobile codes, in case you decide to play it, they will come in handy.

Featuring a shadow-like graphic style, Limbo takes you into a creepy, dark, strange world looking for your missing sister as you try to avoid dangers and solve puzzles in the darkness. There is something creepy about playing through Limbo, whether that’s due to being a small child, alone in the woods, or due to the size of the monsters you end up facing.

It's one of the horror games where you are learning how to go through a certain area or how to avoid a creep by...dying. Repetitive dying will teach you how to avoid a certain monster or solve any sort of conundrum. Interesting concept that's perfectly executed.

Knock-Knock is a creepy survival game where you are a lodger, in a cabin in the middle of the woods. It seems that either everyone has gone insane, or there is a darker presence at play, trying to make sure that you are afraid of the darkness and unknown that lurks around you. You’ll need to search through this home and find a way to escape insanity.

It surprised us in a number of ways - read the Knock-Knock review to learn how it managed to knock our socks off!

Exploring a missing girl’s phone, Sara is Missing is a story-based game where you examine text messages, emails, files, data, videos, and more to understand the last moments that Sara spent alive. Your choices will lead you one way or the other, so be wise about your answers.

Sara Is Missing does not feature jump scares, but the choices that need to be made and the complex story that will unfold are definitely something to behold. It's brilliant!

Exploring an abandoned amusement park that has a killer clown in it, you’ll need to be quick, quiet and solve puzzles to get out of the haunted house and away from this clown in Death Park.

The amusement park has been long abandoned, complete with hospitals, basements, mazes and a circus, all to bring a chill down your spine. It’s a horrifying 18+ game, and if you suffer from coulrophobia (fear of clowns) we strongly advise you to give this one a pass. After all, there are many other horror games to pick from our list!

Although it doesn't have the gripping atmosphere of horror that some of these other titles have, Very Little Nightmares is still well worth your time. You'll lead the small girl in a yellow raincoat and try to escape the haunted mansion while solving puzzles along the way. The environment is very detailed, and even though you'll play in portrait mode, everything will be well-placed and easy to handle. The artwork is a bit cartoony, but very well made, and it's hard to imagine it in any other direction once you start. Just feels natural.

Note that this is a premium title, so you'll have to spend a little cash to get it. We think it's worth it, but you can go to the Play Store and read the reviews yourself.

Horrorfield has the added bonus of being able to play online, with others, in real-time who will help you survive (if you’re lucky). Joining a team of 7 different survivors, you’ll all have different abilities and jobs, with the main goal of surviving the night and fixing the generators that keep the horrors at bay.

It might not be as scary as some other horror games, but it's rather fun and the atmosphere can be rather tense when you know something is right behind you.

Going back to your old academy and stealing a violin doesn’t seem like a scary adventure, however, when there is a strange, older teacher who wants to stop you and loads of enemies to fight against, it’s going to be a bit more challenging. Not to mention far scarier.

Erich Sann is a stealth horror survival with great ambient sounds to get you in the mood for some creepy discoveries and adventures.

In another detective case, you are solving the disappearance of a small girl, taking you to a small fishing village full of mystery, unknown, and slightly unsettling. The Innsmouth Case is based on H.P. Lovecraft's work and combines horror and humour to make a well-rounded game with an interesting story that will give you a bit of a spook.

There's really no better title to finish up our list of Android horror games than this one. The Innsmouth Case is a welcome sight if you want a unique approach to the otherwise jumpscare-filled market! In the end, if you own an iOS device instead of an Android, you can find the scariest iOS games right here!