The horror genre is broadly categorized by how it challenges and scares the player:
Players often seek out horror games for the "horror euphoria"—a biological cycle where the brain releases cortisol during a scare and follows it with a rush of upon reaching safety. HORROR GAMES
: Focuses on resource management and vulnerability. Players typically have limited ammunition and health, forcing them to choose between fighting or fleeing. Icons of this genre include the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. The horror genre is broadly categorized by how