Great Horror RPGs to Play in 2025

If you’re a fan of spooky stories, creeping dread, and characters that slowly descend into madness, then horror RPGs are your jam. And honestly? 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year for tabletop horror. Whether you love classic Lovecraftian lore, brutal survival horror, or twisted psychological thrillers, there’s a game for you—and we’ve got just the miniatures to bring it all to life.

So, grab your dice, light a candle (for the mood, of course), and let’s dive into the best horror RPGs you should be playing in 2025—plus some killer Loot Studios bundles that pair perfectly with each one.

1. Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game – Official Loot Miniatures Available

Let’s start strong with a classic. Based on the ever-expanding Mythos of H.P. Lovecraft, Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game (formerly Call of Cthulhu: Arkham) is a deep, investigative horror RPG where players unravel terrifying mysteries and face unimaginable cosmic horrors.

What sets it apart? The atmosphere. This game nails the slow-burn fear and the sense that your character is one failed sanity check away from total collapse.

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We’re proud to say we partnered with Asmodee to create official Arkham Horror RPG miniatures, and they are insane (in the best way). You’ll find classic investigators, twisted cultists, eldritch beasts, horrific ghouls, and some exclusive sculpts you won’t see anywhere else. If you’re planning a campaign in Arkham, you honestly can’t do better.

2. Rise of Cthulhu – A Loot Studios Original Horror Saga

Looking for something brand new? Let us introduce you to Rise of Cthulhu, our latest horror RPG bundle, built for those who crave tentacles, madness, and cinematic storytelling.

This narrative-driven campaign is flexible enough to use with your system of choice (whether it’s D&D 5e, Pathfinder, or a homebrew engine), and it comes with an entire cast of terrifying characters, NPCs, and monsters.

And here’s the real showstopper: a jaw-dropping 22-inch Cthulhu Statue that doubles as a die tower. Yes, seriously. This model is pre-supported for resin printing and fully optimized for FDM printers. Want something more table-friendly? There’s also a 10-inch version, just as terrifying, and also fully pre-supported and FDM-optimized. The set includes a Cthonian Broodling—a 42 mm horror ready to hit your table—and several custom attachments for the towering 22-inch Cthulhu.

Expect decaying coastal towns, unknowable horrors lurking beneath the surface, and a slow descent into cosmic doom. We poured our dark little hearts into this one.

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It’s right there in the name—Rise of Cthulhu is one of our most detailed horror collections yet. From the windswept docks to the eerie fog-covered streets, every model is dripping with atmosphere. And when you slam that colossal Cthulhu on the table? Your players will remember that moment forever. 

You can explore more of our newest master-piece on this video.

3. Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying

Love horror with a folklore twist? Vaesen blends myth, mystery, and the supernatural in a 19th-century Scandinavian setting. Think dark forests, ghostly apparitions, and ancient beings older than civilization itself.

This game thrives on mood, roleplay, and the subtle terror of the unknown—perfect for players who want more creepy than gory.

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Check out our Journey to Valhalla and Journey to Nidavellir collections. Inspired by Norse and Scandinavian myths, this bundle is filled with eerie spirits, forest beasts and monsters, and haunted shrines. It’s a perfect match for any Vaesen campaign and gives your sessions a unique visual identity.

4. Mörk Borg

Let’s talk chaos. Mörk Borg is a complete game in the Old School Renaissance genre; a rules-light, heavy-metal inspired RPG set in a dying world. It’s grim, it’s weird, and it leans hard into body horror, madness, and stylish doom.

If you like your horror messy, wild, and unforgiving, this is the RPG for you.

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You’ll love our Z Outbreak Survivors and Nightmare of The Abyss sets. They bring that same gritty, post-everything energy to the table, and the characters are just as gnarly as the world they inhabit. We’re talking plague beasts, infected monsters, cursed monks, ruined warriors—stuff that looks like it crawled out of a metal album cover.

5. Alien: The RPG

In space, no one can hear you scream—but your table certainly will. Alien: The RPG captures the cold, claustrophobic terror of the original films with a deadly mix of survival horror and corporate betrayal.

This game thrives on tension. Resources are scarce, the enemy is silent (until it’s not), and every decision feels like a life-or-death gamble.

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While we don’t have xenomorphs for legal reasons, you can be creative and use our Tysect Wars and Deep Space Madness bundles on your game. They’re packed with creatures that are just alien enough to make your players panic. Add in some industrial scenery, space marines, and creepy NPCs, and you’re ready for launch.

6. Delta Green

Imagine X-Files meets Lovecraft, with a dash of Men in Black—except way more depressing. Delta Green is a modern-day horror RPG where agents investigate supernatural threats, cover them up, and slowly lose their grip on reality in the process.

This game is intense, paranoid, and incredibly rewarding for players who love narrative and tension.

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To be honest, this is a mix between everything, really. You can add to your table all bundles above and some more, like Horrors From Beyond. This set is great for bringing some human heroes and supernatural threats. Bonus points if you want to run something like “Cthulhu meets True Detective.”

Final Thoughts

2025 is stacked with incredible horror RPGs, whether you’re chasing sanity in the streets of Arkham, diving into alien-infested corridors, or staring down ancient Norse spirits. And the right miniatures? They can take your session from “cool” to “oh god, I need to sleep with the lights on.”

At Loot Studios, we live and breathe this stuff. Our bundles aren’t just pretty sculpts—they’re built to tell stories. So whether you’re running a long campaign or a one-shot to terrify your friends, we’ve got the perfect horrors for your table. 

And remember: sanity is optional.

Loot Studios can help you tell your story through highly detailed miniatures. Choose your favorite bundle from our previous releases or sign up for Fantasy or Sci-Fi to receive a new bundle every month. You can also check out some tips at our YouTube Channel.