Yo, G-LYFE Nation! The Fear Fest Horror Game Awards 2023 just rolled up the red carpet, and we’ve got the 411 on the top picks in horror gaming. Hosted in Cracow, Poland, this yearly spine-chilling event by Feardemic aimed to crown the very best in the horror game genre. From heavy hitters like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Dead Space to indie gems like Signalis, the competition was fierce across 13 categories. They even threw in a lifetime achievement award for good measure. Let’s dive in!
No Stone Unturned: The Award Categories
Here’s a rundown of the categories where game devs fought tooth and nail (sometimes literally) for that prestigious Fear Fest trophy.
- Best Game Design of the Year
- Best Score/Soundtrack of the Year
- Best Audio Design of the Year
- Best Horror Trailer of the Year
- Best Performance of the Year
- Best VR/AR Horror of the Year
- Best Horror Multiplayer of the Year
- Best Horror Content Creator of the Year
- Best Narrative of the Year
- Best Indie Horror of the Year
- Best Art Direction of the Year
- Best Character of the Year
- Horror Game of The Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Unveiling the Fear Fest Champions
Crack open that energy drink and feast your eyes on the champs:
Best Game Design of the Year
Taking the cake in this department is Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Best Score/Soundtrack of the Year
The musical genius of Resident Evil 4 Remake didn’t go unnoticed either.
Best Audio Design of the Year
Dead Space Remake snagged this one, making players check over their shoulder with every step.
Best Horror Trailer of the Year
Silent Hill 2 is back and creepier than ever, nabbing the trophy for its chilling trailer.
Best Performance of the Year
Nick Apostolides earned the spotlight for his work in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Best VR/AR Horror of the Year
Resident Evil Village took this one, bringing the horror straight to your VR headset.
Best Horror Multiplayer of the Year
For those who like to get spooked with friends, The Outlast Trials stood tall.
Best Horror Content Creator of the Year
The Sphere Hunter ruled the stream game this year.
Best Narrative of the Year
The compelling story of Signalis earned it top marks.
Best Indie Horror of the Year
Signalis killed it again, snagging another win.
Best Art Direction of the Year
Scorn took home this one for its jaw-dropping visuals.
Best Character of the Year
Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil 4 Remake stole our hearts… and the award.
Horror Game of The Year
Resident Evil 4 Remake was the star of the night, snagging the most coveted award.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mikael Hedberg, known for his work on Alone in the Dark, Amnesia: Rebirth, and SOMA, was honored with a lifetime achievement accolade.
There you have it, gamers! Keep your eyes peeled for these titles if you’re looking for the crème de la crème in horror gaming. Game on, G-LYFE Nation!
