Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Influenced by innovative minds like Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick, this point-and-click RPG is certain to have something for everyone.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Though casual viewers may not follow the long-running plot of the franchise, the action/horror TV series is a delightful watch for everyone.

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

No hobby, including gaming, is limited by age. This online hub hosts countless role-playing, horror and other fun games, and it’s not just children who play them.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The video game throws users headfirst into a shadowy forest of magic and monsters where staying sane is the greatest challenge.

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn’t just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It’s been a good year for scary video games.