The survival-horror genre has been coming back in style for almost a decade at this point. While it has always had a dedicated and passionate fan base stretching back to its origins, it often fell just short of wider mainstream appeal and attention, at least until much later, compared to other titles under the broader action/adventure umbrella. 2023 will likely be remembered as one of gaming's most outstanding years, especially within the survival-horror scope. A number of excellent and well-received entries were released over the course, with highlights like the Dead Space remake, Alan Wake 2, and Resident Evil's remake of its groundbreaking fourth title.