重點資訊
For those who enjoy the aesthetic and atmosphere of the Halloween season but prefer to avoid genuine terror, several titles offer a spooky experience without the nightmares. These games provide eerie visuals and thematic depth while remaining accessible to players who are typically scared of horror.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 on Nintendo Switch is highlighted as a quintessential spooky-not-scary title. Players navigate a seventeen-floor hotel, utilizing the Poltergust to solve puzzles. Similarly, Penko Park, available on multiple platforms including Windows PC and consoles, offers a photography-focused experience where players document over 100 strange creatures in a forest setting.
Hollow Knight provides a challenging Metroidvania experience set in the underground kingdom of Hallownest. While it features an eerie atmosphere and moments that may startle players, it avoids gore and traditional jumpscares. Its hand-drawn 2D aesthetic keeps the tone from becoming truly frightening, provided the player does not have a specific fear of insects.
Other recommendations include Monster Prom, a humorous dating simulator where players pursue romantic interests like demons and werewolves, and Night in the Woods. The latter is a character-driven narrative about a college dropout investigating a secret in her hometown, blending quirky designs with themes of isolation and economic struggle.
