Halloween Weekend Gaming Sales Offer Low-Cost Options for Horror Fans
Major titles from Resident Evil, Alien, and Until Dawn are discounted or free on the PlayStation Store as the holiday falls on a Saturday in 2026.
By Samir Doyle ·
Players looking for affordable entertainment this weekend can access a wide selection of horror games at reduced prices or for free. The PlayStation Store currently lists several major titles in sale, allowing consumers to purchase new software without full retail costs. This timing aligns with the holiday, which falls on a Saturday this year.
The Resident Evil franchise remains a central recommendation for this period. The remake of Resident Evil 4 is currently available, while the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 appear frequently in discount listings. Resident Evil: Village is accessible at no cost through the PlayStation game catalog. Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and the recent release Resident Evil: Requiem are also part of the current sale. These titles generally feature short playtimes, making them suitable for completion within a single weekend.
Alien: Isolation offers a different style of horror gameplay. The title follows Amanda Ripley as she investigates a space station containing the black box from the Nostromo. The game focuses on stealth and survival against a xenomorph that players cannot defeat directly. A sequel to the franchise is scheduled for release next year, which may drive interest in the original title.
Doki Doki Literature Club provides a shorter experience at approximately four hours in length. The game begins as a visual novel before shifting into psychological horror. Its compact runtime allows players to finish it in one sitting. The title was originally released in 2017.
Until Dawn serves as a horror-adventure game with a choose-your-own-adventure structure. Released in 2015, the game allows multiple characters to die and offers several different endings based on player decisions. The mechanics support group play, as players can vote on choices collectively. This structure makes the title suitable for social gatherings.
The current discounts apply to the PlayStation Store. The availability of these titles at lower price points removes a common barrier to entry for casual players. The collection includes both long-running franchises and newer releases.
The holiday weekend provides a specific window for players to engage with these titles. The sales run through the weekend, coinciding with the date of Halloween. Players who have not purchased these titles before can acquire them at reduced rates during this period.
