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The best iOS games to get you in the Halloween spirit

Posted by Campbell Bird on September 29th, 2023

We’re getting closer and closer to Halloween every day, which means everyone’s gearing up to watch their favorite horror movies, make weekend trips out to pumpkin patches, and do all kinds of other, fun seasonal stuff before this month ends and everyone looks toward Thanksgiving.

If you’re in the midst of all your Halloween activities and you want to take a break with some games that match the spirit, we’ve got good news for you. There’s a bunch of great games on the App Store that can get you in the mood for Halloween, and we’ve compiled a list of the best ones in a handy little list. We've also added a "spookiness rating" (1=not scary, 5=scariest) to each one so you can find the right game for you. Check out the picks below:

My scariest game - Simulacra

Posted by Campbell Bird on October 11th, 2018
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: TOUCHSCREEN TERROR :: Read Review »

If you really want to be spooked for Halloween, there are few mobile games that can do the job better than Kaigan Games’s Simulacra. This is a game I included on my list of games to get you in the Halloween spirit specifically because it’s the most horrifying game I’ve played on a phone, bar none.

My scariest mobile game - Corpse Party

Posted by Emily Sowden on October 10th, 2018
iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

corpse party school girls broken classroom

With the season of creepy stuff and spooks upon us, it feels right to chat about our favourite spooky games, doesn't it? Everyone's got one that stuck with them regardless of the platform. Whether it's the rhythmic drums of Slenderman, the gross mutilated family of Resident Evil 7, or the static radio sounds from Silent Hill 2 (AKA the greatest horror game of all time), everyone's got that one game that rubs them up the right and wrong ways.

In mobile it's a little trickier, only because it's tougher to balance the content and controls in such a way that the experience doesn't feel cheap or underwhelming. That's not saying there aren't tons to choose from, of course. We're very much spoiled for choice.

Forgotten Memories Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 29th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: ATMOSPHERIC EXPLORATION
Forgotten Memories is an atmospheric tale of horror, but one that doesn't lend itself well to mobile gaming.
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Lost Within Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 24th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: ATMOSPHERIC EXPLORATION
Lost Within isn't as spooky as it'd like to be, but it is an interesting horror story.
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The Bedsby Tales Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on March 22nd, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SPOOKY GOINGS ON
A spooky tale for youngsters that should intrigue adults, too.
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9 Clues: The Secret Of Serpent Creek HD Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on January 17th, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: COMFORTABLY ENTERTAINING
Offering some enjoyable hidden object searching moments, as well as plenty of puzzles, 9 Clues is a solid title.
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Silent Valley: Mystery Mansion Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on November 5th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SPOOKY SEARCHING
Spooky thrills and some entertaining puzzles await those who check out this casual adventure game.
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The Spookening Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on April 8th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SCARE TACTICS
The Spookening is the first game about scaring hapless townspeople for the sake of resurrecting a suicidal klutz I've ever played. Hopefully it becomes a genre.
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Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden Review

iPad App - Designed for iPad
By Jennifer Allen on January 11th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SPOOKY MYSTERY
A fine example of the Hidden Object genre with plenty of variety to keep players entertained.
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Blink Walk Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on December 20th, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: SIMPLE NIGHTMARES
Blink Walk is a simple Endless Runner that focuses more on unsettling backdrops than thrills. Pity it's a little too simple for its own good.
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Yorick's Revenge Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on December 5th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: LOST ITS HEAD
A psychedelic and spooky race of rolling heads.
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Skeleton Jump Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bobby Gooding on November 1st, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: CUTE
Just in time for Halloween, Skeleton Jump challenges players with helping a cute little skeleton get the candy he's after, by jumping obstacles in this fun and simple little game.
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Your Ghost Stories Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on October 21st, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: HAUNTING
This app has enough scary stories to keep the fright going night after night.
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Pudding Panic Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on June 15th, 2011
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: JIGGLY GOOD FUN
This action puzzler takes players through dozens of haunted train rides with a scared little blob of green dessert. As bizarre as it sounds, the game is super fun to play.
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