The creators behind the screams

Dive into the thrill of the unknown with YouTube’s horror gaming community. From long-form 'Let's Plays', deep-dive lore videos that pick apart every complex backstory, and original animations, creators expand the universes of their favorite games and bring viewers along for the thrills.

Although spooky season calls for extra recognition of this community, these games are enjoyed year-round. In fact, so far this year, there have been more than 13 billion views of videos related to Five Nights at Freddy's,* the survival game that creators helped popularize.

If you're ready for a few scares, join us in celebrating horror gaming creators with a special version of the YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle). Then, check out more haunting lore in this playlist, and watch as creators face off in Creator Confessions.

_{*Source: YouTube data, Global, January 1 - September 25 2025.}