That’s usually what sprouts up when thinking of such a word.

But then, it’s rare we ever associate slasher flicks with video games.

Or at least not often, anyway.

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But let’s see where you stand.

Here are five of the best slasher video games of all time, based on local opinion.

ThinkDead by Daylight but with more betrayal than comradery.

Deceit: Gameplay Trailer

Until Dawn

On the surface, you wouldn’t necessarily associateUntil Dawnwith the slasher genre.

Until Dawncould quite easily be Supermassive Games' magnum opus in their portfolio of survival horror works.

And yet, we can’t help but enjoy every second of it.

Until Dawn PS4 Trailer

It’s a love-hate relationship we can’t really explain, to be honest.

Dead by Daylight

An online multiplayer game that has been making quite the splash since 2016 isDead by Daylight.

What’s it going to be?

Outlast: Whistleblower Trailer

And while the servershavebeen through a rollercoaster of a journey lately, you might still play via peer-to-peer matchmaking.

Looking for more content?

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Armed survivors explore surf shop in Game Pass co-op game

Armed survivors explore surf shop in Game Pass co-op game

Mutated monster attacks man in Xbox horror game

Mutated monster attacks man in Xbox horror game

Blond-haired man grapples infected villager in PS5 Horror game

Blond-haired man grapples infected villager in PS5 Horror game

Man cautiously approaches ghostly figure in PS Plus horror game

Man cautiously approaches ghostly figure in PS Plus horror game

Pirates and ghosts in Game Pass crossplay game

Pirates and ghosts in Game Pass crossplay game

Mutant creature attacks man in prison suit

Mutant creature attacks man in prison suit