It’s back! Microsoft is running its annual Shocktober sales. This sale features a large amount of horror themed games. This year, both Xbox Live Gold and Silver members can take advantage of these scary good savings. These sales run from today until October 31 at 7:00 PM EDT. Below is a sampling of the sales for Xbox One, check the Xbox Store for even more deals and for Xbox 360 pricing. Also, during this sale all metallic finishes (D-pads and triggers) on Xbox controllers in the Xbox Design Lab are free. Remember, buying a game through any link used in this post will directly support XBLA Fans.
2Dark – A survival horror game from Frédérick Raynal, the creator of Alone in the Dark. Players take on the role of former detective Mr. Smith, as he travels to the town of Gloomywood to solve a mystery involving disappearing children. Players will need to use their cunning to infiltrate Gloomywood’s bastions of cruelty and uncover the secrets of the deranged psychopaths within, seeking retribution for their crimes, and bring the children to safety. Was $29.99, is now $9.00
7 Days to Die — An open-world zombie horror game that mixes elements of first person shooters, tower defense and RPGs. We rated it, “Reader’s Choice” – was $29.99, is now $12.00
8DAYS – A twin stick shooter in which players control Lola “Wasp” and Mike “Ghost” as they go to battle against the mercenary company Gold, Oil, and Diamonds (G.O.D.). G.O.D. is the main peacekeeping force of the Masters of Mankind and the 8DAYS Magazine helps guarantee a healthy public opinion. The Masters of Mankind have ruled over humanity since the dawn of time, but the time has come for their downfall and only Wasp and Ghost can handle it. Was $9.99, is now $5.00
Axiom Verge — A sci-fi Metroidvania game based in an alien, computer generated world. We rated it, “Highly Recommended” – was $19.99, is now $10.00
Bloody Zombies — A co-op brawler for 1-4 players designed to be played both online and offline where players fight the undead plague across the ruins of London, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies. Was $14.99, is now $11.24
Claire: Extended Cut — Claire stumbles upon a dark passage of doors and rooms and needs to find her way back. This game features a panic-based horror system that reacts to your decisions and Claire’s panic levels. We rated it, “Reader’s Choice” – was $14.99, is now $3.75
Crypt of the NecroDancer — A roguelike, rhythmic dungeon exploration game, in which players will need to find their inner rock star and move to the music and deliver beat-downs to the beat. Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or choose from five additional remixed soundtracks, including the new remixed chiptune soundtrack by Chipzel. We rated it, “Highly Recommended” – was $14.99, is now $10.04
D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die — A Kinect-enabled adventure game that follows the story of a time traveling detective that is trying to solve his wife’s murder so he can go back in time and prevent it from happening. Was $14.99, is now $3.75
Dead by Daylight: Special Edition — A multiplayer horror game where one player spawns as the savage Killer with the sole goal of capturing, torturing and killing the other four players. The four players that assume the role of the Survivors are simply looking to escape the Killer and avoid death. Survivors play from a third-person perspective while the Killer has a first-person angle on the match. Matches escalate quickly and safety is a feeling extended to no one. Was $29.99, is now $17.99
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition — This special edition version takes the classic hack and slash adventure game Devil May Cry 4 and lets you play as one of three additional characters: Vergil, Trish or Lady. We rated it, “Buy It” – was $24.99, is now $12.50
Don’t Knock Twice — A first-person horror game based on the movie of the same title. A mother must search a manor for her estranged daughter. In order to save her, she must solve the mystery of the witch – one knock wakes her from her bed, twice raises her from the dead. Was $12.49, is now $8.74
Goosebumps: The Game — Based on classic R.L. Stine series, this action adventure game has you investigating your area and solving puzzles to find out why your neighborhood is overrun with monsters. Was $14.99, is now $3.75
How To Survive 2 — Take on zombies in Louisiana with up to four friends online or via local co-op in this follow up to the original. Players will have to find all they need to survive from the world around them including food, water and shelter. Of course, killing the zombies is also a requirement of the game. Was $14.99, is now $4.95
Kholat — This game is based on real life events that occurred on the Diatlov Pass over 58 years ago. It is narrated by Sean Bean and features an open world for players to explore as they attempt to discover the answer to the mystery behind what happened. Gameplay is non-linear and contains side missions to add additional depth to the story. Was $19.99, is now $10.99
Knock-Knock — Play as a third generation Lodger who must survive the night despite the walls undulating, unknown skittering, and a growl from the attic. The Lodger must not only survive but also discover if there is a deeper secret to the cabin or if it’s all hallucinations. Fixing lights and rooms in the cabin will help ease the Lodger’s sanity and ward off any evil. Was $6.99, is now $4.19
Layers of Fear: Masterpiece Edition — In this first-person psychedelic horror game, you explore a constantly changing Victorian-era mansion in search of clues to what happened to the family of a painter that used to live there. Experience his visions, read his letters, and relive his horrors as you find out his story and help to finish his masterpiece. We rated it, “Try It” – was $22.99, is now $9.20
Narcosis — Players find themselves stranded on the seafloor, at the sunless depths of the Pacific. With low light and few tools, as an industrial diver, you must take desperate steps to surface before your dwindling oxygen, and sanity, give out. Was $19.99, is now $10.00
>observer_ — From the team that brought us Layers of Fear, this game has players take control of Daniel Lazarski, an elite neural detective who is on a mission to find his estranged son after receiving a mysterious message from him. Clues are found by hacking into the minds of criminals and victims to relive their greatest fears which means horror and pain experienced increases the closer one gets to the truth. Was $29.99, is now $25.49
Outbreak — Players must explore a nightmarish environment, scrounge for supplies, and battle the undead in this hardcore survival horror game. The clock never stops as you attempt to manage an extremely limited inventory forcing you to choose between acquiring additional weapons, healing items, or necessary tools for progression. With a murderous horde on the hunt and only one life, you best make it count! Was $4.99, is now $2.99
Outlast — A survival horror game that follows the story of a journalist investigating the old and abandoned Mount Massive Asylum. We rated it, “Buy It” – was $19.99, is now $5.00
Outlast: Whistleblower — The DLC for Outlast that tells the story leading up to it where a software engineer tipped off the journalist and the events that happened after. Was $8.99, is now $2.25
Outlast 2 — In this follow up game, you don’t play as Miles Upshur or play in the Mount Massive Asylum. Instead, players follow investigative journalists Lynn and Blake Langermann as the husband and wife duo dig into Sullivan Knoth and his band of followers that created a new town called Temple Gate. Beginning with a gruesome murder, players piece the clues together with the duo and explore the case to its extremes and discover how horrific things can become. We rated it, “Reader’s Choice” – was $29.99, is now $17.99
Oxenfree — A supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. The endings vary depending on choices you make during your playthrough – was $19.99, is now $5.00
R.B.I. Baseball 17 — Another season of the classic baseball game, this year’s version features 30 authentic ballparks, advanced stat tracking, season game sims and roster updates throughout the season. We rated it, “No Appeal” – was $19.99, is now $6.60
State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition — Another open world zombie horror survival game. This version has been remastered in 1080p HD and comes with new missions, survivors, vehicles and weapons. We rated it, “Buy It” – was $29.99, is now $9.90
Sylvio — A first-person horror game set in an abandoned family park which has been shut down since a landslide in 1971. Players take on the role of Ghost recorder, Juliette, who manages to capture the voices of the dead on her reel-to-reel recorder in the hopes of investigating the tale of a cursed land and a wicked family cult. Players will be able to conduct seances, search for voices in the static, and analyze your recordings in this open world exploration game. We rated it, “Limited Appeal” – was $12.99, is now $6.50
The Park — A first-person psychological horror game that is set in a creepy amusement park where you must search for your lost son. Written by a team of award winning storytellers, The Park is about one to two hours long and has a focus on storytelling and exploration. We rated it, “Reader’s Choice” – was $12.99, is now $5.20
The Town of Light — A first-person psychological story adventure set in the Volterra Psychiatric Asylum, based in Tuscany, Italy. Players take control of Renée and help guide her through an emotional journey where she confronts questions surrounding her past and her mental illness. The story is inspired by true events and real places. Was $19.99, is now $10.00
Thimbleweed Park — A retro point n click adventure from Terrible Toybox aka Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick where players investigate a murder in Thimbleweed Park, a town with a population of 80 nutcases. We rated it, “Must Buy” – was $19.99, is now $14.99
Victor Vran — Players become Victor, a hunter of demons, as they work to free the city of Zagoravia from its demon infestation. Players can modify their loadouts at any time, even in the heat of battle, and are encouraged to find the play and fashion style that tickles their fancy. Players won’t have to free Zagoravia alone as Victor Vran has online multiplayer for up to four players and local co-op for up two players. We rated it, “Reader’s Choice” – was $19.99, is now $10.00
Voodoo Vince: Remastered — In this remaster of the 2003 game, players will utilize voodoo attacks throughout the game’s 30 levels to take down the monsters that populate the world. Vince and players also become familiar with a wide cast of characters that imbibe the charm of New Orleans and its quirks. We rated it, “Limited Appeal” – was $14.99, is now $7.49
What Remains of Edith Finch — In this game players assume control of Edith as she begins to explore the massive Finch house looking for stories about her families history. Each story will help Edith get to the bottom of why she is the last one left alive in her family as she experiences her family member’s final days. The closer she gets to discovering the truth the more astonishing it becomes. We rated it, “Must Buy” – was $19.99, is now $15.99
White Night — A black and white survival horror game set in a macabre mansion where you have to solve puzzles to survive. We rated it, “Skip It” – was $14.99, is now $4.95
ZOMBI — A survival horror game set in the streets of London. We rated it, “Try It” – was $19.99, is now $5.00
Zombie Vikings — A one to four-player co-op brawler in which players take on the role of fearsome Vikings as they hack through gingerbread swamps, cruise through the Midgaard Serpent’s intestines, and fight giant poultry. There are over 25 levels spread out over 8 different worlds and with plenty of unlockable weapons and abilities there is plenty to keep players coming back. We rated it, “Buy It” – was $11.99, is now $6.00
Finally, a bunch of Telltale Games are on sale:
The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season — was $24.99, is now $7.50
The Walking Dead: Season Two — was $24.99, is now $7.50
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier — was $24.99, is now $12.50
The Walking Dead: Michonne — was $14.99, is now $6.00
The Telltale Undead Survival Bundle — was $54.99, is now $22.00
The Wolf Among Us — was $24.99, is now $10.00
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