Why are Scary games so popular on Roblox?
One of the most popular subgenre in gaming, horror games have always been selling well. Let’s face it, some people like getting scared even if they don’t want to admit it.
But what about the scary games on Roblox? What makes them so popular? First, let’s see what makes a horror game scary and exciting.
Studies show that some people not only experience fear when playing horror games, but that fear is also followed by excitement and joy. This suggests that a scary moment can spark rush and thrill. Psychology calls it “excitation transfer theory” – the theory says that a jump scare (aggressive emotion) can lead to stimulating another emotion.
So now that we’ve found why the horror subgenre is popular among gamers, let’s take a look at those scary Roblox games.
What makes Horror games on Roblox so popular?
The idea you’re in danger but not in actual danger has always been appealing to us. That’s why we’re watching horror movies or playing horror games. In Roblox, horror games have been on the rise.
Whether they include jump scares, a horde of terrifying zombies chasing you or a mystery that has you all paranoid, these scary games on Roblox have found the recipe for success.
Although there are plenty of popular horror games on Roblox, we chose some of the best three scary games to see how the devs managed to make them appealing.
Dead Silence
This horror game can be played alone or with two other players. The story is based on a 2007 horror film where the dead ventriloquist “Mary Shaw” appears. You’ve got Jamie Ashen, Lisa and Billy in the game. Jamie receives the dead ventriloquist’s doll and leaves the house with Billy. Meanwhile, Lisa ends up playing with the doll and meets her end.
What makes this game very popular is that it comes with a mystery that you must unravel either on your own or with your friends. It’s the anticipation, the creepy sights of bodies lying around with their tongues carved out that make your hair raise.
Other games like Dead Silence: Alone in a Dark House, School History, The Apartment, Roses
Piggy Traitor Mode
And talking about paranoia, what better way than be suspicious of everyone than playing Piggy Traitor Mode? Piggy is the villain, and you have to survive this creature controlled by one of the players. Who is the traitor? As long as you manage to outlive your mates, you have a chance to win.
Jump scares are even more fun when another player controls what happens next. You never know what will happen next! Piggy Traitor Mode is perfect if you want to play it with friends.
Other games like Piggy Traitor Mode: Bear Alpha, Granny, Murder Mystery 2
The Mirror
It’s dark, and you’re looking at yourself in the mirror. That’s the premise of this horror game, and although it sounds like something you could handle, then you’re wrong.
Maybe your mind is playing tricks on you, but those creepy noises are real. As seconds pass, you spot the door behind you slowly opening…
Without giving any other spoilers, what makes this game popular is the anticipation that something terrible will happen if you keep looking in that mirror, but you cannot stop doing it. What if something is behind you and comes to grab you just as you turn back to face it? The paranoia is huge with this game.
If you like being scared all the time and don’t mind walking in the dark, then these games are certainly good at doing that. Play these horror games on Roblox at night with the lights off to add some extra scare factor or have some friends join you to make them a bit more fun.