Looking for the best board games to play this Halloween ? This holiday is the perfect opportunity to bring out the party games, the mystery games, the horror games, or the tense cooperative games.
Whether you’re organizing a party with friends, a family gathering, or a nighttime gaming marathon, here’s our selection of must-have games for Halloween 2025 .
Ranking in no particular order:
Mysterium
Mysterium remains one of the most immersive games for a Halloween evening. One player takes on the role of a ghost who tries to communicate through strange visions.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Strong mystical atmosphere
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Mysterious illustrations
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Cooperation and gentle tension
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Quick and memorable games
Ideal for: 4 to 7 players.
Final Girl
If you want a single-player Halloween game , Final Girl offers a unique slasher movie-style experience.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Total immersion
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A horror theme is explicitly acknowledged.
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Huge replayability thanks to the different killers and locations
Ideal for: solo players seeking intensity.
Betrayal at House on the Hill
We explore a house filled with secrets… until betrayal occurs. Each part tells a different horror story.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Varied and surprising scenarios
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A truly unforgettable haunted mansion atmosphere
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The perfect traitor system for a fun evening
Ideal for: groups of up to 6 players.
Zombicide: Black Plague
A bestseller for explosive parties. Ideal for turning Halloween into a horror action movie.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Zombies, lots of zombies
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Intense Co-op
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Beautiful figurines
Ideal for: action-loving players.
Arkham Horror (Third Edition)
Immerse yourself in cosmic horror with this cult classic inspired by the world of H.P. Lovecraft. You play as investigators trying to contain the arrival of ancient and terrifying entities in a city consumed by madness.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Dark and oppressive atmosphere
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Demanding cooperation
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Constant feeling of threat
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Rich and unsettling narrative
Ideal for: experienced players who enjoy a challenge and Lovecraftian universes.
Terroscape
Terrorscape plunges players into a true horror movie : a killer stalks a large house while the victims try to hide, flee, or find a way to alert the authorities.
The game is asymmetrical: one player takes on the role of the killer, the others the survivors. The experience is reminiscent of a classic survival slasher.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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A very pronounced slasher atmosphere
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Constant tension between the killer and the survivors
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Superb equipment and total immersion
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Easy rules but a lively atmosphere
Ideal for: groups looking for a fast-paced, stressful and highly thematic game.
The Night Cage
A simple but oppressive game: you are lost in a darkened maze, and your candle is your only resource.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Claustrophobic theme
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Minimalist and dark visuals
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Intense Co-op
Ideal for: players looking for a strong party game.
Nemesis
The perfect game for an Alien-themed evening . Cooperative… or not, depending on the players’ objectives.
Why is it perfect for Halloween?
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Constant stress
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Terrifying Creatures
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Cinematic atmosphere
Ideal for: players who want immersion.
What is the best board game for Halloween 2025?
Whether you like horror , mystery , cooperation or dark atmospheres , this selection covers a variety of styles for a successful evening.
🎭 Mysterium : an accessible deduction game
🔪 Final Girl : the best solo
👹 Betrayal : fun and scripted
- 🔪Terroscape : the asymmetrical horror game
👉 And you, what games are you playing for Halloween?
