Next up on our list is the GameCube, so lets explore the best GameCube Horror Games.
Think the GameCube was all about family-friendly fun? Think again.
While Nintendo’s purple box was home to Mario and Zelda, it also had some of the most terrifying horror games of its generation.
From haunted mansions and grotesque monsters to psychological nightmares that mess with your mind, the GameCube delivered serious scares—proving that horror fans had plenty to scream about.
We have created this post for you so if you’re a Resident Evil veteran, a fan of psychological horror, or just looking for spooky nostalgia, this list has something for you.
Grab your controller, turn off the lights, and prepare to dive into the 13 Best GameCube Horror Games – if you dare!
13. Killer7
Metacritic Score: 74
Platforms: GameCube, PS2
Release Date: June 9, 2005
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture
Killer7 is a bizarre psychological thriller unlike anything else on the GameCube. You play as Harman Smith, a wheelchair-bound assassin with seven distinct personalities, each with unique abilities.
The game’s on-rails shooting mechanics combined with its surreal cel-shaded visuals and disturbing narrative make it an unforgettable experience.
The game delivers dark, unsettling storytelling with creepy environments and grotesque enemies, making it a standout horror-adjacent title on the GameCube.
12. Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Metacritic Score: 68
Platforms: GameCube, PS2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: March 21, 2002
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
A dark vampiric horror-fantasy, Blood Omen 2 lets you step into the role of Kain, an anti-hero vampire seeking revenge against the Sarafan Order. While more of an action-adventure game, it still carries gothic horror elements with bloodthirsty combat and haunting medieval environments.
This game is for those who love vampires, dark fantasy, and brutal combat with a horror twist.
11. Silent Hill 3 (Unofficial Port)
Metacritic Score: 85 (PS2 version)
Platforms: GameCube (Fan Port), PS2, PC
Release Date: August 6, 2003
Developer: Konami
While not officially released on GameCube, fan ports of Silent Hill 3 exist, and they bring the terrifying psychological horror to Nintendo’s purple box.
The game follows Heather Mason, who is thrust into a grotesque nightmare filled with twisted creatures and disturbing hallucinations.
With incredible sound design, an eerie atmosphere, and terrifying encounters, Silent Hill 3 is one of the scariest experiences in gaming history—if you can find a way to play it on your GameCube.
10. Silent Hill 2 (Unofficial Port)
Metacritic Score: 89 (PS2 version)
Platforms: GameCube (Fan Port), PS2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: September 24, 2001
Developer: Konami
Another fan favorite survival horror game, Silent Hill 2 was never officially on the GameCube, but thanks to homebrew efforts, some players have managed to experience James Sunderland’s psychological descent into madness on the console.
With its iconic fog-drenched town, disturbing monster designs, and one of the best horror stories ever told, Silent Hill 2 remains a must-play horror masterpiece.
9. The Suffering
Metacritic Score: 78
Platforms: GameCube (Cancelled), PS2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: March 8, 2004
Developer: Surreal Software
Originally planned for the GameCube but never officially released, The Suffering is a psychological horror-action hybrid set in a haunted prison. You play as Torque, a death row inmate who must escape monstrous abominations based on execution methods.
With a morality system that changes the game’s ending, intense action, and disturbing imagery, The Suffering is one of the hidden gems of early 2000s horror gaming.
8. Luigi’s Mansion
Metacritic Score: 78
Platforms: GameCube
Release Date: November 18, 2001
Developer: Nintendo
A lighthearted take on horror, Luigi’s Mansion puts you in Luigi’s shoes as he explores a haunted mansion to rescue Mario. With Ghostbusters-style vacuum gameplay, spooky but cartoonish ghosts, and clever puzzles, it’s a fun but eerie adventure.
While not terrifying, Luigi’s Mansion perfectly balances comedy and horror, making it a unique entry on this list.
7. Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
Metacritic Score: 84
Platforms: GameCube, PS2, Dreamcast
Release Date: August 22, 2003
Developer: Capcom
Our list of Best Gamecube Horror Games wouldn’t be complete without this title.
One of the most story-driven Resident Evil games, Code: Veronica X follows Claire and Chris Redfield as they try to escape a nightmarish prison island.
With intense boss fights, gothic horror settings, and classic survival horror gameplay, this is a must-play for Resident Evil fans.
6. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Metacritic Score: 88
Platforms: GameCube, PS1, PC
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Developer: Capcom
Jill Valentine must escape a zombie-infested Raccoon City while being hunted by the relentless Nemesis. With branching paths, intense action, and survival horror elements, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is an adrenaline-pumping horror classic.
5. Resident Evil 2
Metacritic Score: 89
Platforms: GameCube, PS1, PC, N64
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Developer: Capcom
Arguably one of the best survival horror games ever, Resident Evil 2 follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they attempt to escape a doomed Raccoon City.
With tense atmosphere, puzzle-solving, and terrifying enemies, Resident Evil 2 remains a top-tier horror experience.
4. Resident Evil Zero
Metacritic Score: 83
Platforms: GameCube
Release Date: November 12, 2002
Developer: Capcom
A prequel to the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil Zero features partner-switching mechanics with Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen as they uncover Umbrella’s dark origins.
With gorgeous visuals, terrifying enemies, and strategic gameplay, it’s a must-play for horror fans.
3. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Metacritic Score: 92
Platforms: GameCube
Release Date: June 24, 2002
Developer: Silicon Knights
A unique psychological horror game featuring sanity effects that mess with the player—such as fake game crashes, reversed controls, and eerie hallucinations.
With a deep Lovecraftian-inspired story spanning multiple time periods, Eternal Darkness is a cult classic horror masterpiece.
2. Resident Evil (Remake)
Metacritic Score: 91
Platforms: GameCube
Release Date: March 22, 2002
Developer: Capcom
A stunning remake of the original that perfected survival horror. With new areas, Crimson Head zombies, and breathtaking visuals, this is one of the best horror games ever made.
1. Resident Evil 4
Metacritic Score: 96
Platforms: GameCube, PS2, PC
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Developer: Capcom
The best GameCube horror game. Period. Leon Kennedy’s battle against the Los Illuminados cult changed the horror genre forever.
With over-the-shoulder shooting, intense action, and unforgettable horror, Resident Evil 4 remains legendary.
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