10 Best Horror Games on iOS & Android

Mobile horror ranges from nerve-racking escape games to full story-driven adventures. These ten picks cover iOS and Android, with a mix of atmospheric mysteries, jump scares, and survival challenges. Store availability and supported devices vary by region, so check the official listing before buying or downloading.

10. Eyes: Horror & Coop Multiplayer

Eyes builds tension around exploring haunted locations while a monster hunts you. Collect what you need, read the map, and use the eye runes to glimpse the threat’s perspective. Its compact escape structure suits shorter sessions, while the pressure to keep moving makes familiar corridors unsettling. Official App Store listing.

9. Granny

Granny turns a locked house into a stealth puzzle. Finding useful objects and testing escape routes becomes difficult when noise attracts your pursuer. Repeated attempts reward learning the layout and moving carefully. Pick it for direct hide-and-seek tension rather than a lengthy cinematic story. This recommendation is for the original Granny. Official App Store listing.

8. The Baby in Yellow

Ordinary babysitting jobs unravel into supernatural comedy horror. Feeding and settling the child provide an accessible starting point before increasingly strange events and puzzles take over. It is a good fit if you enjoy absurd situations alongside scares, with Team Terrible’s official page linking the genuine mobile versions. Official game page.

7. Five Nights at Freddy’s

The original Five Nights at Freddy’s makes watching cameras and managing limited power a frightening routine. Animatronics move around the restaurant while you try to survive from the security office. Its simple controls suit a phone, but staying calm under pressure is the real challenge. Choose the official Clickteam release rather than an imitation.

6. Moth Lake: A Horror Story

Moth Lake follows teenagers caught in an eerie mystery, combining pixel-art exploration, puzzles, stealth, and extensive dialogue. Choices affect relationships and the direction of the story. It is more suitable for players who want characters and an unfolding narrative than for those seeking constant jump scares. Google Play / App Store.

5. SIMULACRA 2

Investigating a dead influencer’s phone turns messages, videos, and social accounts into clues. SIMULACRA 2 uses the device interface itself to build a supernatural mystery, making it a natural fit for mobile play. Take time to inspect the evidence rather than treating conversations as disposable text. Google Play / App Store.

4. Detention

Red Candle Games’ atmospheric adventure is set in 1960s Taiwan and draws on local culture and history. Its side-scrolling exploration and puzzles support a deeply unsettling story. Choose it for psychological dread and narrative substance rather than action-heavy survival combat. Google Play / App Store.

3. DREDGE

DREDGE begins with fishing, selling catches, and upgrading a boat, then lets darkness transform the sea into a threat. Managing time and deciding when to return to safety create a distinctive kind of anxiety. The official mobile release brings that full fishing-and-exploration loop to iOS and Android. Developer’s mobile FAQ.

2. Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares follows Six through the oversized, hostile spaces of the Maw. Environmental puzzles and stealth make you feel vulnerable without relying on complicated combat controls. The mobile version is an excellent choice for a compact, visually striking adventure; check Playdigious’ device requirements before purchasing. Official mobile compatibility guide.

1. Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation combines careful exploration with a persistent, unpredictable predator aboard Sevastopol. Resources help, but avoiding detection and making measured decisions are central to survival. Feral Interactive’s mobile port is the strongest pick here for a substantial survival-horror campaign, provided your device is supported. Official iOS and Android announcement.

Which horror game fits your phone?

Start with SIMULACRA 2 or Moth Lake for story, Granny or Eyes for escape challenges, and Alien: Isolation for a longer campaign. Headphones help reveal audio cues, but check storage, operating-system requirements, and age ratings on the official store pages first. Availability and purchase models can change.