A list of ten horror games that were banned for their intense, dark content:

Manhunt 2: Known for its extreme violence and disturbing themes, Manhunt 2 was banned in several countries, including the UK and Ireland. The game’s gruesome executions and bleak atmosphere were seen as too intense​.

Outlast 2: This game pushed boundaries with graphic depictions of violence, religious themes, and controversial scenes. It was initially banned in Australia due to the intensity of its content but later re-released with modified scenes​.

Postal 2: This controversial game was banned in New Zealand and other countries for its violent and darkly humorous approach to destruction. Players could wreak havoc in disturbing ways, leading to significant backlash and bans​.

Agony: This survival horror game, set in the depths of hell, featured extreme violence, explicit content, and dark themes that led to restrictions in several regions. The developers even had to release a “censored” version to avoid further bans​.

The Guy Game: Although not purely horror, this title was banned due to the explicit content and unethical elements, particularly involving minors, making it one of the most infamous banned games in several countries​.

Silent Hill Homecoming: This entry in the Silent Hill series was banned in Australia for its graphic depictions of violence and disturbing imagery. While the ban was later lifted, the game remained controversial​.

Doom (1993): While widely celebrated as a classic, Doom faced bans in some countries for its violent gameplay and satanic themes, which stirred public outcry, especially among conservative communities.

Dead by Daylight: Though immensely popular, this multiplayer horror game has faced bans in some regions due to its graphic violence and depiction of horror icons, making it unsettling for certain audiences​.

Condemned: Criminal Origins: Known for its realistic violence and dark, disturbing storyline, Condemned was deemed too intense for younger audiences and faced age restrictions and bans in multiple countries.

Resident Evil 5: This game received bans and criticism in certain regions for its violent content and depiction of sensitive themes, though it remains popular among fans of the horror genre.

These games were each banned or restricted due to violent, graphic, or controversial elements that were considered too intense for general audiences, even by horror standards.