When it comes to horror, there are few things as unsettling as a mysterious cult. The sheer creepiness of blind devotion, secret rituals, and ominous leaders creates a deeply unsettling atmosphere that resonates in many of our favorite games. Check out our list below for the best cult-themed horror games that promise tension, terror, and plenty of unsettling moments.

Each of these games uses cults in their stories, making them central to the story in some way. The cultists you encounter range from creepy followers to dangerous leaders with dark, sometimes supernatural, ambitions. Let’s dive right in:

Although it starts off innocently enough, the town of Little Vale soon reveals its dark side, where cult-like behavior and strange occurrences point to something far more sinister. As you attempt to unravel the mystery behind the town’s inhabitants, the game steadily builds the tension until you find yourself entangled in a web of nightmarish cult dealings.

Set in the 1970s, The Church in the Darkness transports you to Freedom Town, an isolated religious colony in South America. Led by the charismatic Isaac and Rebecca Walker, the Collective Justice Mission seems to offer salvation to its followers, but their socialist utopia hides sinister secrets. The game challenges players to infiltrate the cult and discover the truth behind its seemingly idyllic compound, as the cult’s dangerous control over its members slowly unravels.