Fall is upon us and Halloween is fast approaching, so what better way to get into the mood than by playing some amusing Roblox games? Each of the following games has been rated in four distinct categories: Halloween-esque-ness, or how relevant it is to this spooky season; game quality, which includes good graphics, aesthetics, and overall engagement; replayability, if the game has different variables and elements that could lead to different outcomes; and if it is beginner friendly with clear instructions and little frustration for first-time players.
Doors
Doors is a horror game from a first person perspective where players navigate through a haunted hotel filled to the brim with rooms, puzzles, and monsters. If you can’t go to a haunted house this year, this game is perfect for a Roblox haunted house experience. The suspenseful music and uncanny lighting create a sense of danger around every corner. Beware of constant jumpscares and monsters behind doors gruesome enough to make the most stoic man scream! The puzzles are interesting, and at times difficult, making the game a bit more skill-based. Due to this difficulty level, I found that I could easily replay it without getting bored . However, like most of Roblox, I’m not a fan of the messy design – from the crowded screen to hard-to-figure-out movements, and lack of clear instructions, this game can get frustrating Although this isn’t a problem specific to the game, I found it much more pronounced in Doors than any other one. So, if you’re a seasoned Roblox player who enjoys eerie haunted houses, Doors is perfect.
Break In
Everyone’s heard of The Purge, but what really goes on after this intense and crime-ridden night? In Break In, your task is to try to survive several nights in your home after The Purge. To survive, you must work together with the eleven other players to gather supplies and ward off murderers. The twisting and complex storyline kept me on my toes, with a wide variety of options that could lead to completely different outcomes. The elements of roleplay, such as finding supplies and working with other players to defeat the main villain, Scary Larry, set it apart, making it an interesting, cooperative game. However, it was a bit of a stretch for the minimal storyline and plot of the game that made it tedious towards the end. Overall, a decent game if you enjoy adventurous and nerve-racking games.
Granny
In the game Granny, the main goal is to escape from the creepy house that Granny inhabits. It’s more or less an escape room where you have to find the items necessary to get out. The atmosphere was much more intense compared to Break in or Purge, with the looming Granny bringing creepy and eerie vibes into the game. Rather than multiple jumpscares from different characters, I liked how there was just one main character to avoid. The simplicity and one main target to focus on is more beginner-friendly than the rest of the games which had many factors and variables. Unfortunately, the game’s main pro is also its con: it lacked variety, and wasn’t really interesting to explore, the way most Roblox games are. This made it a bit annoying to constantly restart and go through similar, if not the same things over and over again while I was trying to get a hang of the game. However, Granny is definitely a great starting game, with the eerie tone setting the mood.
Mimic
Why listen to urban legends when you can be part of it? In mimic, you play the game based on environments from Japanese history, folklore and legends, often encountering supernatural entities. I played Chapter 1: The Curse, where players start in a haunted school. In this haunted school, you meet a demonic entity called Kintoru that curses ancestries that you have to defeat. The aesthetic was definitely unique: the fonts and mood generated by the setting reminded me of a horror movie. Similar to Break-in, the teamwork element is present, adding to the environment and making the game interesting to play together. However, I found it hard to navigate since guidance was missing and limited; the complicated aspects right from the start just made the game confusing at first. Also, each chapter is pretty long, and although each chapter is different, it can get repetitive.
Hogwarts Mystery
I don’t know about you, but for me, the entire Harry Potter franchise screams Halloween. In this game, you create your character and go through the years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, attending classes, developing friendships, and playing side quests. It’s about as close to Hogwarts as you can get, with a very thoughtful design with all aspects of Hogwarts covered: from customizing your own character, getting sorted (as someone who played the same Buzzfeed Harry Potter sorting hat quiz over and over again, this was very interesting), forming friendships and rivalries, and experiences unique to Hogwarts such as playing Quidditch and taking the O.W.L exams. It’s a good-quality game since the graphics are clear, realistic, and aesthetic. Although it’s really interesting, progress is really slow, making it more of an ongoing, long-term game. It takes a while to get through each year mainly due to the energy system (energies you have to spend in classes and interactions) which runs out really fast. It gets old pretty quickly, and players are bound to lose interest. However, it does a good job with interesting side quests that make the game as Hogwarts-esque as possible without copying Harry Potter’s storyline.
Prodigy
To me, this game reminds me of the slow, laggy iPads of my fourth-grade class, where everyone was trying to outrank each other during rainy lunches. Yes, I’m aware that no one played it for math. From battles to exploration to a main plot, the quests are many, keeping the game versatile and continuous without losing interest. Like Hogwarts Mystery, the graphics are good quality, but a bit old that honestly made it more nostalgic. The game itself is easy to get invested in, the variety of settings and customization of outfits, houses, pets, and lands (with their side quests) make the game able to be played from many perspectives. Yes, it’s meant to be a math game, but the math questions are kind of annoying and have lagging issues. Also, many things are only accessible through a paid Prodigy membership, which can be discouraging. As for it being Halloween-y, it has monsters and puppets and villains that add to that context.
Special Mention: Dress To Impress- 5 Stars
Yes, technically it’s not a scary, creepy, or eerie game, but I think Dress to Impress deserves a special shoutout for the unironic horrific parts of the game. First, Roblox eight years olds. These eight year olds never follow the theme, rate each other five stars, then we get a nice podium of basic crop tops and skirts for a theme of “historical figures.” Their desperation for VIP is apparent through pestering every other person to get them free VIP. Apart from this, there is lore in this game about the nail techs, Lana and Lina, because Lana got replaced and is now imprisoned somewhere. Oh, and there’s a Halloween update coming out, so be sure to check it out.
