Very few online slot themes so broadly differentiate between serious and fun as the horror genre, but we suppose that if you think about it then it all makes sense. After all, there’s absolutely no point in putting all of that effort into designing a slot, only for people to be too scared to play it.

To be honest, the mix is just about perfect and while none of the games are what could be called genuinely frightening, there is still plenty by way of choice and variety, just like all of the other themed games that we feature here on the site. There’s also something for everyone, and you don’t just need to take our word for it – check out full selection right here:

NetEnt Nail It

Some of our absolute favourites in the horror genre come from NetEnt. They’re known for high-quality games, but as far as we’re concerned their online horror games take things to the next level and, even as a single developer, they perfectly illustrate the choice on offer for those looking for humour or a more serious approach. Indeed, Zombies is the perfect illustration of the humour involved, with cartoonish graphics that won’t scare many people, but just enough movie elements to make it a fun choice. Zombies features stacked wilds, free spins, random wilds and even a zombie-slaying bonus game so there is lots of action here for horror fans.

Another NetEnt slot that horror enthusiasts are sure to love is Blood Suckers, an atmospheric game themed on the legendary world of vampires. This unsettling slot is a modern classic due to the huge interest in the vampire theme spreading across films and books right now, for example with the Twilight saga. There are lots of special features in Blood Suckers, including a particularly violent bonus game which lets players slay vampires for cash rewards. The graphics add to the creepy theme with Victorian-style illustrations of scary characters and a mysterious castle. In addition to the vampire-slaying bonus game, you will find wild symbols and a free spins round where all your winnings are tripled. If you love this online horror game, brace yourself for the follow-up, Bloodsuckers II which features an all-new generation of young vampires and a lot more fang-tastic features and payouts.

Another popular online horror game featuring blood-thirsty vampires is Microgaming’s Immortal Romance with its 243-ways to win system, an eerie atmosphere, superb plot and frighteningly good wins. There’s also Play’n Go’s Wild Blood, which looks like a more female-oriented version of Microgaming’s slot. It has a gory bonus feature whereby players must pick from a selection of vials of blood to win free spins, multipliers or cash prizes.

Try Day of the Dead

Another great choice is IGT’s Day of the Dead which also doesn’t take itself too seriously. This slot doesn’t have much in common with the movie of the same name either, preferring instead to focus on a Spanish carnival of El Dia De Muertos, where, well, everyone happens to be dead and turned into skeletons. You will find colourful symbols and energetic music, along with lots of food, candles and dancing skeletons. Special features include wilds, big multipliers and up to 96 free spins, which can re-trigger to award up to a massive 240 free spins in total! This slot also illustrates the diversity available between different games by making use of IGT’s unique 720 ways to win system.

Or What About Aristocrat’s Lucky Count

For a more happy-go-lucky slot with a horror theme, you should check out Lucky Count by Aristocrat. This slot game is more light-hearted than many and a whole world away from the creepiness of Blood Suckers. If you prefer your horror genre with a dose of tongue-in-cheek, this could be the slot for you. The graphics are all colourful cartoons and include typical vampire-related images, such as goblets of blood, flying bats and haunted castles. Although the icons are pretty horrifying the basic cartoon images take away any scariness that might otherwise have been there. You can enjoy some lucrative vampire wilds with 3x multipliers and up to 40 free spins in the bonus round.

Another light-hearted horror-themed slot is Under the Bed by Betsoft. This game has 3D imagery and the horror theme is focused on those pesky monsters that lurk under the bed. The theme is much lighter in atmosphere than many horror slots and none of the images are as bloodthirsty as in the vampire-themed games. Icons include children who are scared of the dark, bedside lamps, a full moon and various colourful monster characters – the frightening guys lurking under the bed! The 3D effect of the images makes this game really entertaining to play and lends a more carefree attitude to the horror genre.

Give It a Ghoul!

No horror theme is complete without some ghastly ghouls hiding your cash in haunted houses. Betsoft’s Ghouls’ Gold is a simple three-reel game with everything you could ever ask for in a slot; there’s a bonus round, plenty of wilds and a progressive jackpot. In Ghost Slider by Merkur Gaming you’ll have to scour a creepy graveyard and pick through some bones for some free cash and a special slider feature resembling tumbling reels. In this slot, the highest paying symbol is the haunted house, which will give you up to 10,000x your bet per line if you land five matching symbols at once. There’s also two ways to gamble your winnings and some free spins to be triggered.

They are of course just a couple of games of many and we’re happy to see that one of our favourite slots genres is so well populated. Whether you like seriously creepy slots with vampires and lots of gore or prefer more light-hearted horror themes, there is sure to be a slot for you here at Gamblib.

Try your luck on any of our featured online horror games with no deposit required – simply click through and play straight away. We’re also on hand to point our players in the right direction when it comes to real money action, as each game page also contains our top three casino recommendations, allowing players to enjoy the action for real.