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Survival games in video game history
Survival horror puts dread and survival at the heart of play: scarce resources, threatening enemies and an oppressive atmosphere. Sketched by Alone in the Dark, the genre was named and popularized by Resident Evil in 1996, before Silent Hill explored its psychological vein and Resident Evil 4 steered it toward action.
Its masters chill the blood: Resident Evil founded and named the genre, Silent Hill delivered its most disturbing version, Resident Evil 4 reinvented it and Fatal Frame brought Japanese ghost horror. Dead Space, Clock Tower and Alone in the Dark complete a cult genre.
For collectors, horror is a prized field: many low-print titles, especially the Silent Hill and Fatal Frame entries, reach high values, particularly complete. On RomWize, every survival horror game is retested and re-rated for 2026, with its rarity index and collector value (loose, complete and new) by region; the 'by console' section above helps you explore the best, machine by machine.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Survival games?
RomWize's ranking of the best Survival games is based on a dual score — the original-era rating and a 2026 re-evaluation — to highlight the titles that still stand out today.
Which Survival games are the rarest and most valuable?
For every Survival game, we track a rarity index and a collector value (loose, complete and new) by region. The 'rarest' section highlights the hardest titles to find.
On which consoles can you find the best Survival games?
The 'by console' section ranks platforms by their number of Survival games, so you can explore the best titles console by console.