5 Horror Games That Are Inspired From True-to-Life Locations

Horror games, by nature, vary in their elements such as art style, gameplay, characters, challenges, soundtrack, and more.

A good game under this genre brings shivers to the spine of the users, but on the brighter side delivers immense joy and fulfillment for completionists.

For some people, horror games might only be created out of human's naughty imaginations. While this is considered to be a fact, some of them are inspired by true-to-life stories of the past.

Here's a list of the horror games that you never knew came from true-to-life sites around the world. Get to know each story behind them

Horror Games Inspired From Real-Life Places

'Sherlock Holmes VS Jack The Ripper

5 Horror Games That Are Inspired From True-to-Life Locations

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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

For thriller fans, this horror game might sound common since it involves the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The story focuses on solving numerous crimes believed to be done by a notorious killer dubbed "Jack The Ripper," per Sportskeeda.

The infamous location of the scene is in Victorian London, particularly in the well-known Whitechapel neighborhood. The mysterious case drives the people to avoid going to that location during the old days.

As a matter of fact, this is simply inspired by a true-to-life case that depicts a real slasher killer who mainly victimizes ladies to satisfy his desire.

'Silent Hill'

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Silent Hill Chapter in Dead by Daylight

"Silent Hill" is guaranteed to give you some creeps once you already roam some of its notable posts. Did you know that its location is based on a real town in Pennsylvania known as Centralia?

Its story can be traced back to the disastrous scene that set a mining town on fire. After the calamity engulfed it in flames, some sinkholes surprisingly emerged on the earth.

According to the stories, the fire is still alive in the same place. This could also be the reason why Konami added a burned nurse on "Silent Hill."

'Outlast'

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Outlast

This horror game will give you a good scream and a cardio exercise that you need throughout the day. Its story revolves around a news journalist who begins his investigation on the creepy asylum in Colorado.

"Outlast" borrows inspiration from the real-life Colorado Range where Mount Massive Asylum acquired its name. This psychological horror game has true-to-life elements such as Murkoff Corporation, equivalent to Project MK Ultra.

Around the 1950s, it was believed that the patients in this asylum were tortured. Some were mutilated, while others were given different medications.

'Resident Evil Village'

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Resident Evil Village

In 2021, Capcom surprised its fans with a new "Resident Evil" franchise. Lady Dimitrescu, a popular antagonist in this game, haunts the protagonist in a puzzling castle.

Indeed, the "Village" edition depicts a real-life location of the castle, which is situated in Peles Castle, Transylvania in Romania.

'The Town of Light'

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The Town of Light

Another notable horror game title in the spotlight is "The Town of Light," which takes place in a run-down institution. It was inspired by Tuscany's famous The Volter Psychiatric Asylum which housed over 5,000 prisoners from 1950 to 1960.

This shady facility features an unforgettable experience that some inmates encountered, including being poisoned, electrocuted, and overdosed.