Best Games And Apps To Get You In The Mood For Halloween
Whilst 2020 may have proved scary enough for most people, Halloween is just around the corner, and as usual, fans of fearsome fun are getting in the spirit (no pun intended) by decorating houses, planning costumes and organising horror movie marathons.
Gaming fans can also get in the mood for Halloween by downloading some truly spooky games and apps this autumn. If you’re looking after little monsters this year, many of these apps are also great for kids, and should avoid any nightmares, meaning you’re less likely to be awoken by terrifying screams in the middle of the night!
Creepy Tales
In these times of lockdowns and social distancing, trick or treating and Halloween parties are not permitted, so why not relax indoors, dim the lights, and get to grips with a spooky story courtesy of the Creepy Tales app for android.
With topics ranging from traditional ghost stories to modern urban legends and paranormal hauntings, most stories are short, usually taking under half an hour to read, so you can get through a few on Halloween night.
The app is rated 12+, so be aware that some stories may not be age-appropriate for your little terrors.
Carve-a-Pumpkin
This is a great app if you don’t have the space or time to carve out a proper pumpkin, or if you just want to test your artistic skills before committing your ideas to life. Compatible with iOS 4 or above, this app lets you go wild carving on a digital pumpkin, and is, therefore, best utilised on larger devices like an iPad.
A great free app designed by Parents magazine means Carve-a-Pumpkin is true holiday fun for all the family.
Halloween Slot
For fans of online casino gaming, the Halloween slot can really help gamers get in the mood for this year’s frightening festivities. Based on the classic Michael Myers 70s horror flick, this five reel game boasts over 50 paylines, and symbols features include clown masks, eerie knitting needles and knives, as well as characters from the original film.
This is an ideal Halloween game for grownups and fans of the Halloween franchise, and can be enjoyed for free with offers like betfair 30 free spins. Perfectly suited for both mobile and desktop, kick back with a beer and immerse yourself in the world of Haddonfield before you turn your attentions to watching one of the Halloween films on the TV.
House of Shadows
Another fun family app which is available across the usual range of iOS-compatible devices, House of Shadows is a monster mash of puzzle games, adventure and Hide-and-Seek gameplay. Featuring over 60 levels across two haunted houses, House of Shadows delivers traditional good-natured spooky fun, whilst packing enough bite to keep players young and old occupied over the holiday.
The Very Hungry Pumpkin
An adorable game suited to younger children, the objective in this free app is to guide a peckish pumpkin towards to as much candy as possible, whilst avoiding colliding with other trick or treaters. Again, this is compatible with all compatible iOS devices, and comes equipped with stunning 3D animation and genuinely endearing and rewarding gameplay.
