Killer games are a subgenre of survival/horror or action games where players typically assume the role of a killer or predator tasked with hunting, eliminating, or outsmarting other players or AI-controlled characters. These games emphasize stealth, strategy, and psychological tension, often featuring asymmetrical gameplay where one player (the killer) faces off against a group of survivors. Mechanics may include resource management, environmental traps, and role-specific abilities to create high-stakes confrontations.
• Dead by Daylight: A multiplayer asymmetrical horror game where one player controls a killer stalking survivors attempting to escape a cursed realm.
• Friday the 13th: The Game: A slasher-inspired title where players either play as Jason Voorhees or camp counselors trying to survive his attacks.
• Evil Dead: The Game: A cooperative and PvP experience based on the Evil Dead franchise, featuring a killer controlled by a player or AI.
• I Am the Night: A stealth-action game where players take on a shadowy killer eliminating targets in procedurally generated neighborhoods.
• Killing Floor: A co-op shooter where players battle waves of genetically mutated enemies, with a focus on teamwork and strategic takedowns.
What distinguishes Killer games from other horror genres?
Killer games focus on active hunting and confrontation, often with asymmetrical player roles, whereas traditional horror games may emphasize exploration and jump scares.
Are Killer games suitable for solo players?
Some Killer games offer single-player modes against AI opponents, but many thrive on multiplayer interactions for authentic tension and unpredictability.
How important is teamwork in Killer games?
Teamwork is critical for survivors to strategize and survive, while killers often rely on isolating and ambushing opponents individually.
