Survival horror wears a lot of different faces. Whether you’re looking for a gruesome, supernatural foe your heroes must outmaneuver, or you just want a creepy tale of humanity vs. the natural world, there’s something you’ll enjoy in this brief list of survival horror novels. Below, you’ll find a historical horror novel, three tales of modern-day dread, and a claustrophobic sci-fi novel about a caver who isn’t alone in the dark. Pull out your TBR list and start taking notes. Here are five survival horror novels you need to pick up and read as soon as possible:

5 Survival Horror Novels That Will Fill You with Existential Dread

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