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Scary Roblox Games: 20 Terrifying Experiences to Try Out

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Play one of these spooky games if you're looking for a thrill

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: January 19, 2025 Fact Checked

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Are you looking for a truly scary Roblox gaming experience? Then this is the article for you! In this article we go over 20 of the scariest (and most fun!) Roblox games. This list includes multiplayer and single player games, so you can get your friends involved too! Keep reading to learn more.

Top 5 Scary Roblox Games

Dead Silence
The Mimic
Apeirophobia
Doors
Piggy

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Dead Silence

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Dead Silence. Dead Silence is a procedurally generated horror/puzzle game where you must investigate the legend of someone named Mary S. This game is based on the 2007 horror film of the same name. ^{[1]
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The Mimic

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The Mimic. The Mimic is a game that contains four stories inspired by Japanese urban legends. If you're a fan of Japanese horror, scary games, and jump scares, this is a must-play for you. ^{[2]
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- Rating: 13+ (blood, moderate violence, and moderate fear)

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Apeirophobia

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Apeirophobia. Apeirophobia is a horror game about exploring and documenting a liminal space (which the devs compare to "backrooms"). You'll find jump scares, flashing lights, and loud noises in this popular and creepy Roblox game. ^{[3]
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- Rating: 9+ (unrealistic blood, mild violence)

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Doors

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Doors. Doors is a game that blends horror and puzzle gameplay for a truly unique experience. For the best experience, the Doors devs recommend to play without a guide and to "use each death as a lesson." ^{[4]
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- Rating: All ages (mild violence)

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Piggy

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Piggy. Piggy is a survival horror game where you're trying to escape the eponymous Piggy while also dealing with other threats and puzzles. ^{[5]
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- Rating: 9+ (mild violence)

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Geisha

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Geisha. Geisha is a horror game where you must confront and survive encounters with vengeful Japanese spirits. Will you be able to solve the puzzles and escape the maze alive? This is a great pick for fans of Japanese horror! ^{[6]
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- Rating: All ages (unrealistic blood)

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Short Creepy Stories

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Short Creepy Stories. Short Creepy Stories was so scary, it was temporarily removed from Roblox. There are 11 short horror stories to play, plus two extras. If you're looking for a truly scary experience, look no further than this game! ^{[7]
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- Rating: 17+ (heavy realistic blood, moderate violence, moderate fear)

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Alone in a Dark House

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Alone in a Dark House. In Alone in a Dark House , you must take on the role of an investigator trying to solve a mystery and also do your best to survive against a paranormal being at the same time. For the best (and creepiest) experience, the devs of this game recommend playing the game alone, in the dark, and with headphones on. ^{[8]
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- Rating: 13+ (realistic blood, moderate violence)

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The Maze

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The Maze. The Maze is a survival horror game for people who like exploring. According to the devs, the Maze is very open, but "once you get into the maze, it gets very enclosed." ^{[9]
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Silent Dark

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Silent Dark. Fans of psychological horror will enjoy Silent Dark , a game that blends the line between dreams and reality. The original Silent Dark is no longer functioning, but Silent Dark: Remade is an updated version that is still playable. ^{[10]
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- Rating: 9+ (mild fear)

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Light Bulb: Reillumination

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Light Bulb: Reillumination. A remake of the popular game Light Bulb , Reillumination is an intense psychological horror game where you must escape a maze before it catches you. Fans of intense thriller games should give this one a try. ^{[11]
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The True Backrooms

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The True Backrooms: Renovated. The True Backrooms is a spooky game you can play alone or with friends, in which you must explore a liminal "backrooms" space to find the exit and escape. This is the updated version of The True Backrooms: Classic. ^{[12]
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- Rating: Minimal (mild violence, occasional fear)

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Cheese Escape

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Cheese Escape. Cheese Escape is a scary game with a simple premise: survive while being chased by a "harmless" rat. (We have a feeling the rat isn't that harmless, though!) You can play this fun (yet spooky) game alone in a VIP server, or with friends. ^{[13]
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- Rating: Mild (mild violence, mild fear)

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Identity Fraud

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Identity Fraud. Identity Fraud is a game where you must escape a maze while being chased by murderous monsters in order to face off against the final boss. ^{[14]
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- Rating: Mild (mild violence, mild fear)

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It Lurks

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It Lurks. It Lurks is a single-player horror game where you must escape terrifying monsters in a liminal, dream-like space inside your house. If you end up liking "It Lurks," try the sequel "They Lurk!" ^{[15]
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- Rating: Moderate (unrealistic blood, moderate violence)

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3008

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3008. 3008 is a horror game based around SCP-3008, a monster that disguises itself as a huge IKEA store. In this game, you must find a way to escape the store while avoiding the aggressive staff members (known as SCP-3008-2). ^{[16]
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- Rating: Minimal (light blood, mild violence, mild fear)

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Residence Massacre

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Residence Massacre. In Residence Massacre , you must defend your home against a monster trying to destroy it. The devs warn that this game can be a little difficult for newcomers, but it's worth a shot if you like games that are a little bit on the harder side. ^{[17]
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Roses

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Roses. In Roses , you must find and rescue your friend Max after he goes missing in an abandoned 1940s asylum. There are three chapters to play in this spooky game, and the devs estimate it takes about 25 minutes to play the game from start to finish. ^{[18]
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- Rating: All ages (unrealistic blood)

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Frigid Dusk

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Frigid Dusk. Frigid Dusk is a game where you must investigate the aftermath of a stolen biological weapon. You can even team up with your friends and play the game on VR! Will you be able to uncover the mysteries of this spooky and creepy game? ^{[19]
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The Rake Remastered

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The Rake Remastered. In The Rake Remastered , a monster known as the Rake lurks in the forest at night looking for victims. Will you be able to survive? Fans of survival horror should give this game a try! ^{[20]
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- Rating: 13+ (realistic blood, mild violence)

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon . Hannah Dillon is a Technology Writer and Editor at wikiHow. She graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from North Dakota State University in 2013 and has since worked in the video game industry as well as a few newspapers. From a young age Hannah has cultivated a love for writing and technology, and hopes to use these passions in tandem to help others in the articles she writes for wikiHow. This article has been viewed 2,910 times.

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Updated: January 19, 2025

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