6 best spooky games to play on Nintendo Switch Online ASAP

Boo! Take your scares on the go! by Joseph Yaden Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Oct. 4, 2022 Nintendo

Sega It’s October, which can only mean one thing: It’s time for spooky games. There are lots of spooky games on various platforms , but if you’re a fan of older retro games, Nintendo Switch Online is the best choice.

Nintendo These are the 6 best games available on Nintendo Switch Online with spooky Halloween vibes.

6. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)

Nintendo Easily the creepiest Zelda game, Majora’s Mask is perfect for Halloweentime. It’s got a spooky theme, lots of scary imagery, and an underlying sense of dread due to the moon, which slowly crashes down into the Earth.

5. Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES)

Capcom While this isn’t exactly a horror game, Ghosts n’ Goblins offers enough scares to earn it a spot on this list. It stars Sir Arthur the knight who battles zombies, demons, and other terrifying monsters.

4. Demon's Crest (SNES)

Capcom Speaking of which, Demon’s Crest stars the Firebrand, a creature from the Ghosts ‘n Goblins series. This game has a wonderfully spooky sense of atmosphere, along with unsettling enemies to defeat along the way.

3. Castlevania: Bloodlines (Sega Genesis)

Konami Unsurprisingly, this Castlevania game is unnerving, with ghoulish bosses and scary music. But beyond being downright horrifying, Castlevania: Bloodlines is an excellent game in its own right.

2. Altered Beast (Sega Genesis)

Sega Altered Beast might have a vibrant color palette, but that doesn’t mean it’s not scary. Just look at some of its creature designs — they’re bound to cause nightmares.

1. Super Mario 64 (N64)

Nintendo Look, we’re aware that Super Mario 64 is 99 percent full of joy and wonder, but it does have a handful of spine-chilling enemies. These include the nerve-wracking eel, the evil piano, and of course, its ghosts.