What was the first horror game?

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horror game It has been a staple of the gaming industry for a long time. For many of us, they shaped our childhood and continue into our adulthood. What was the first horror game to exist? If you want to know the answer to this question. You've come to the right place.



Here we take a look at the video game that is considered to be the first game in the horror genre. There's some debate about the first true horror game. So let's take a look at all the possible answers.


First horror game

Gameplay from the 1972 game Haunted House.

Many people believe so. Haunted House is the first horror video game. which comes out in 1972– This is not a horror game as you know it today. In this game your goal is to Go through the haunted house and finally make it to the top floor.

A haunted house is a must have.
plastic overlay decal
that you need to place on the screen This makes up the house itself.


Haunted House is an arcade game and overall very average. Screen Show the whole house at once And the 'character' you control is white square When the white square moves past the house The decal creates a soft color and makes the eyes brighter. The effect is pretty cool. You can see it in action in a playback via Odyssey Now on YouTube.

Despite its simplicity, Haunted House offers a unique and exciting experience for gamers who want to experience the world of horror.

Hunt Wumpus

Gameplay based on Hunt the Wumpus, a text adventure.

Although Haunted House is a horror-inspired video game, But some consider it the first true horror game. Hunt the Wumpus, which was released in 1973


Hunt the Wumpus is Text adventure game Considered to be one of the first survival horror games, you can play Hunt the Wumpus. on personal computer and does not require any external equipment like a haunted house

Promotional art from Hunt the Wumbus.

In terms of gameplay, Hunt the Wumpus tasks you with, uh… Wumpus Hunting The creature is housed in a cave system made up of 20 different caverns. The real horror element is complete darkness Instead of looking aroundYou have to rely on your senses. Like how does the wind feel or do you smell Wumpus?

There is a Magic the Gathering card called
hunt Wumpus,
which is based on this game


While Haunted House definitely came out before Hunt the Wumpus . Embrace the horror for a chilling experience. To answer the important question: 'What was the first horror video game?' is the answer. haunted house, But as a sidenote Hunt the Wumpus is the first game on PC. (instead of arcade games)

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