: This entry is widely considered the best of the original trilogy, introducing a non-linear mansion layout, a timer system, and multiple endings based on how quickly you save your family. The 2010 Reboot (Xbox 360 / PS3)
The series is a cult-classic horror franchise known for its extreme gore, heavy metal influence, and challenging side-scrolling action. Whether you are looking at the 1988 arcade original or the 2010 3D reboot, the series is defined by its "video nasty" aesthetic and simple, brutal gameplay. The Original Trilogy (1988–1993) Splatter House
: The series is praised for its unsettling environments—expect hanging corpses, rotting flesh, and bizarre, mutated bosses. : This entry is widely considered the best
The classic games follow Rick, a student who dons the mysterious "Terror Mask" to rescue his girlfriend, Jennifer, from a mansion filled with Lovecraftian horrors. The Original Trilogy (1988–1993) : The series is