Best Indie Horror Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good indie horror apps and games. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Indie Horror Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Night Shift: Scary Horror GameNight Shift: Scary Horror GameFree4.0★ (495)YesNoNov 2026
2DON'T BLINK: Survival HorrorDON'T BLINK: Survival HorrorFree5.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
3Playdead's INSIDEPlaydead's INSIDEFree4.4★ (31K)NoYesNov 2026
4The Boiled One: Horror GameThe Boiled One: Horror GameFree4.5★ (20K)YesNoNov 2026
5Boisvert Analog Horror GameBoisvert Analog Horror GameFree4.5★ (2.4K)YesYesNov 2026
6Horror House HDHorror House HDFree4.4★ (8.3K)NoYesNov 2026
7Eyes - The Horror GameEyes - The Horror GameFree4.6★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
8Smiling 2: Scary Horror EscapeSmiling 2: Scary Horror EscapeFree4.6★ (1.5K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Indie Horror

Night Shift: Scary Horror Game#1
4.0(495 ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience a tense first-person horror game set in a deserted store. Uncover unsettling events and an alien threat as the night progresses. Designed for atmosphere and psychological fear, this game will keep you on edge.

DON'T BLINK: Survival Horror#2

DON'T BLINK: Survival Horror by Joshua Bastiaans

Monsters move when YOU blink
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Explore a dark laboratory filled with monsters that only move when you blink. Uncover lost research by mastering your timing, managing fear, and scavenging for vital items to survive the deeper, more dangerous levels.

Playdead's INSIDE#3

Playdead's INSIDE by Playdead

From the Creators of LIMBO
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.4😊(31K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Games
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Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Stunning graphics and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 🎢 Thrilling and suspenseful gameplay
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Ending is confusing or unsatisfying
  • 💰 Game is overpriced
  • 🤖 Some controls can be finicky
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

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FAQ about Indie Horror

What are the best indie horror apps & games for iPhone?
Night Shift: Scary Horror Game tops our indie horror apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 495 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top indie horror apps & games we rank are free to download, including Night Shift: Scary Horror Game and DON'T BLINK: Survival Horror.
Night Shift: Scary Horror Game shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ indie horror apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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