While Halloween is often synonymous with being scared, it doesn't have to be. Plenty of people enjoy all things spooky, but aren't necessarily looking to spend the whole month cowering under the covers after playing something like Silent Hill: Townfall or Resident Evil Requiem.

I'm a horror fan, but I'm also a massive scaredy-cat, so I know what it's like to occasionally want to enjoy vampires, ghosts, and witches without the scare factor. Thankfully, game developers understand that too, which is why there are plenty of games that feel like Halloween without the horror, and we've taken the time to list a few out for you here that cover a range of different horror tolerances.

Though an official Castlevania game will also be found on this list, Well Dweller is an incredible indie metroidvania centered on dark fairy tales that offers a slightly different experience. Players take on the role of Glimmer, an adorable little bird with a lit matchstick as a weapon, who is on a journey to save his family.

Well Dweller honestly has a vibe that reminds me of Coraline in that it's equally charming and unsettling, as opposed to the traditional gothic atmosphere of these types of games. Both of which make it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a spooky game that won't leave them sleeping with the lights on.

Quarantine Zone might be a game about zombies, but you're relatively safe here. You can think of this game as more of a management-type game than anything else, as it's essentially a zombie version of Papers, Please.

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