11 Horror Games That Scratch The Quarry Itch in 2026

Ah, The Quarry. That wonderfully campy, terror‑soaked rollercoaster that had us yelling at our screens long after midnight. It dropped onto Xbox Game Pass way back in 2024 and honestly? I still can’t get enough of it. But after you’ve guided those unlucky counselors through their blood‑soaked night at Hackett’s Quarry, the craving for more choice‑driven horror doesn’t just vanish. So I’ve scoured the gaming landscape and updated this list for 2026 – a hand‑picked collection of games that’ll make your heart race, your thumbs ache, and your brain second‑guess every single decision. Let’s dive in, shall we?

11 The Walking Dead

A full decade before The Quarry taught us to fear the full moon, Telltale’s The Walking Dead was already mastering the art of “your choices matter.” You step into the shoes of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal who suddenly finds himself protector of a little girl named Clementine. The gameplay is a dead ringer for what you love – dialogue trees, quick‑time events, and the constant weight of knowing that one wrong word could get a beloved character torn apart. And Clementine? She grows up over the seasons, becoming the protagonist herself. I mean, come on… few games make you care about a pixelated kid like this one does. If you can handle the emotional gut‑punches, you’ll find a masterpiece that still holds up beautifully in 2026.

10 The Wolf Among Us

Now, during your Quarry playthrough you might’ve thought, “Those werewolves are terrifying… but what if the big bad wolf was actually the good guy?” Enter The Wolf Among Us, where you control Bigby Wolf – yes, that Big Bad Wolf – as the sheriff of Fabletown. He spends most of his time in human form (don’t worry, the snarl’s still there), trying to keep fairytale citizens in line while a brutal murderer is on the loose. The whole thing drips with a noir atmosphere, and the choice‑based storytelling will feel like a warm, grim blanket to any Quarry fan. Talk about a shoo‑in for your backlog.

9 Detroit: Become Human

One of the best things about The Quarry is watching your crew survive… or hilariously die because you fumbled a QTE. Detroit: Become Human cranks that up to eleven. No horror here – this is a slick sci‑fi tale set in a world where lifelike androids are rebelling against their human masters. You control three separate androids, each with their own storyline that weaves into a massive branching narrative. The flowchart after each chapter reveals just how many paths you missed. It’s the kind of game that’ll have you muttering, “Okay, just one more replay… at 3 a.m.”

8 Until Dawn

Look, if you played The Quarry before touching Until Dawn, you’ve basically watched the sequel before the original. Developed by the same studio, Supermassive Games, Until Dawn is the blueprint for cinematic choice‑driven horror. A group of friends trapped on a snowy mountain, a supernatural threat, and a butterfly effect system that can leave everyone dead… or no one. The game is a love letter to cheesy slasher flicks, and even in 2026 its facial animations and tension hold up. Trust me, if you haven’t experienced the panic of “DON’T MOVE” while a wendigo sniffs the air inches from your face, you haven’t truly lived.

7 The Dark Pictures Anthology

Can’t get enough of Supermassive’s formula? The Dark Pictures Anthology serves up bite‑sized standalone horrors: Man of Medan, Little Hope, and House of Ashes. Each one plops you into a different flavor of dread – a ghost ship, a cursed New England town, and a labyrinth of underground terror. While they never quite reach the towering heights of Until Dawn, they’re still packed with the same finger‑twitching quick‑time events and moral dilemmas. Plus, multiplayer modes let you and a friend make the awful decisions together. Nothing says friendship like arguing over who got your favorite character killed.

6 Evil Dead: The Game

Okay, so Evil Dead: The Game isn’t a single‑player narrative adventure. But hear me out: the sheer B‑movie campiness, the goofy characters, and the over-the-top gore are so closely related to The Quarry’s vibe that I can’t leave it off. You play as Ash Williams or another survivor, battling the Kandarian Demon in an asymmetrical multiplayer brawl. It’s basically the “cabin in the woods” segment of The Quarry expanded into a full game. And if you’re a lore nerd, the references to the Evil Dead universe are chef’s kiss.

5 Resident Evil: Village

Werewolves? Check. A creepy Eastern European village? Check. A protagonist who really, really shouldn’t be there? That’s Ethan Winters for you. Resident Evil Village might be a first‑person shooter at heart, but its atmosphere drips with the same supernatural horror that makes The Quarry so captivating. The towering Lady Dimitrescu and her daughters, the lycan attacks, the constant resource management – it’s a love letter to classic monster movies. And honestly, that baby… that baby will haunt you longer than any motion‑captured counselor ever could.

4 The Order: 1886

Here’s a game that got a bad rap for being short and linear, but in 2026 it’s exactly what makes it shine as a filmic experience. The Order: 1886 is a steam‑punk, Victorian‑era action‑adventure where you, as a knight of the Round Table, face werewolves, vampires, and a conspiracy that could shake London to its core. Sure, the gameplay sections can feel a bit repetitive, but my goodness, the presentation is still drop‑dead gorgeous. If you ever wished The Quarry had more gunplay and a sepia‑toned version of werewolf lore, this one’s a hidden gem. Just… don’t blink, or you’ll miss the ending.

3 Friday The 13th: The Game

Let’s be real: the camp counselor slasher spirit of The Quarry owes a huge debt to Friday the 13th. This asymmetrical multiplayer title (sadly now only playable via direct connection or bots thanks to licensing hell) perfectly captures the janky, B‑movie horror fun. You can either stalk campers as Jason, complete with brutal environmental kills, or try to escape as a panicking counselor. It’s messy, it’s unbalanced, and… it’s glorious. Even in 2026, a dedicated community keeps it alive, and if you can wrangle some friends together, you’ll experience the same “we’re all gonna die” laughter that The Quarry so expertly delivers.

2 Resident Evil 4 Remake

The original Resident Evil 4 was already a masterpiece, but this 2023 remake polishes it to a blinding sheen. You’re Leon S. Kennedy, sent to a rural Spanish village to rescue the president’s daughter. What you find instead are infected cultists, towering brutes with sack‑heads, and a whole lot of “¡Detrás de ti, imbécil!” moments. The connection to The Quarry? Pure survival – you’re constantly managing resources, making snap decisions, and navigating a world that wants you very, very dead. The shooting feels incredible, and the updated character models give the story new emotional weight. If you like your horror with a side of action, this is non‑negotiable.

So there you have it, fellow survivors – eleven games that’ll keep your heart pounding and your poor controller sweaty long after you’ve escaped Hackett’s Quarry. Whether you crave more cinematic branching narratives or just want to see another werewolf burst through a wall, these titles have you covered in 2026. Now go, make some terrible choices, and remember: never split up the party.

Data referenced from TrueAchievements helps frame why choice-driven horror like The Quarry pairs so well with replay-heavy picks such as Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology: when outcomes branch and deaths are permanent, players naturally chase “clean” runs, missed scenes, and alternate survivor lineups the same way they chase completion stats and post-game milestones.