11 Spooky Nintendo Switch Games to Play This Halloween

Get Ready for a Spooky Nintendo Switch Season

Halloween is almost here! Considering Nintendo's family-friendly reputation, you might not think there are a ton of good horror games to play on Switch or Switch 2, but you'd be wrong. From Resident Evil Requiem to Luigi's Mansion 3, some of the absolute best Nintendo Switch games are of the spooky variety. Whether you're looking to be glued to your seat in fear or just want a short and sweet creepy gaming experience, we have curated a list of 11 games that are perfect to play this Halloween.

Top Spooky Switch Games

1. Luigi's Mansion 3 & Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Nintendo's premier ghost-hunter is the ideal entry point for players seeking spooky fun without excessive gore. Navigate haunted hotels, capture quirky ghosts using the Poltergust series, and solve intricate puzzles.

2. Resident Evil Requiem

For those seeking genuine terror, the latest chapter in the survival-horror franchise delivers chilling atmosphere and high-stakes action. Playable in both first- and third-person modes, it's an essential title for mature horror fans.

3. Reanimal & Little Nightmares

Atmospheric, shadow-blanketed locations and horrific, warped creatures make these titles masterclasses in tension and psychological suspense.

4. Cult of the Lamb

Blend cute aesthetics with dark themes as you build a cult, venture into dangerous regions, and expand your following through rogue-lite mechanics.

5. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition

Venture deep into Dracula's Castle in this critically acclaimed crossover that infuses fast-paced roguelike action with classic gothic horror.

6. Batman Arkham Trilogy

Gotham City's darkest nights provide plenty of eerie encounters, gothic architecture, and encounters with the Dark Knight's most deranged villains.

7. Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Solve mysteries by day and command supernatural demons by night in this polished action RPG spinoff.

8. Metroid Dread

Experience nail-biting tension and relentless pursuit by terrifying robotic E.M.M.I. units in this sci-fi masterpiece.