# Atmospheric Horror Games The Ellen Horror Game Uses Music and Sound to Evoke Fear and Unease By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-horror-game References: [indiegames](http://indiegames.com/2018/03/ellen_sends_a_chill_down_playe.html) & [redmountmedia](http://redmountmedia.com/ellenthegame/) The Ellen horror game is a marvelous creation that seeks to make players feel uncertain with every step they take in a dangerous mansion. Developed by Red Mountain Media, Ellen is an exploration of sanity through the paranormal and mysterious nature of a murdered girl. Gameplay is handled in a [2D landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forensic-investigation-game), but the limited visual style does not detract from the experience, as gorgeous level design and [atmospheric music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic) draws in the player. The minimalist style actually manages to preserve several horror elements in the story and places a greater emphasis on music and sound. The story of the Ellen horror game revolves around a [mysterious murder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmas-of-dark-stories) and the family's single survivor. Players will take control of a detective who must brave the depths of the family's mansion to discover some truth to the deaths. Players will be tasked with exploration and puzzle-solving, and they will have to take on challenges with a keen mind and thoughtful actions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Atmospheric Horror Games:** Innovative developers can create atmospheric horror games that use music and sound to evoke fear and unease, providing immersive gaming experiences. - **Exploration of Sanity:** There is an opportunity to develop games that explore the concept of sanity through paranormal and mysterious elements, engaging players in a psychological horror narrative. - **Minimalist Visual Style:** Developers can utilize minimalist visual styles in horror games to preserve horror elements while placing a greater emphasis on atmospheric music and sound. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on atmospheric horror game trends by creating immersive experiences that resonate with horror enthusiasts and expand the genre. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, particularly in film and television, can incorporate atmospheric horror game elements to enhance storytelling and deliver suspenseful experiences. - **Music and Sound Design:** The music and sound design industry can seize the opportunity to collaborate with developers and create immersive soundscapes for atmospheric horror games, heightening the fear and unease felt by players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Atmospheric Horror Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss.md) - [Early-Access Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonologist.md) - [Mysterious Platformer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elypse.md) - [Horror Media Creation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/content-warning.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md)