5 Steam Deck-Friendly Horror Games to Play This Halloween

October is upon us, and that means it's the perfect time to embrace the spooky season with some chilling video games. If you're a proud owner of a Steam Deck, you're in luck! Here are five horror games that are perfectly suited for handheld scares: 1. Alien: Isolation If the thought of being stalked by a relentless Xenomorph sends shivers down your spine, then Alien: Isolation is a must-play. Set after the events of the first Alien film, you step into the shoes of Amanda Ripley as she desperately tries to survive aboard a derelict space station. Expect intense stealth gameplay, nerve-wracking encounters with the iconic alien, and challenging puzzles that will test your wits as much as your nerves. The game runs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck and is often found on sale with its DLC. 2. Layers of Fear (2016) Prepare for a descent into psychological terror with the original Layers of Fear . You take on the role of a painter battling addiction and madness as he strives to…