In most genres, the UI is designed to be as helpful and transparent as possible. In survival horror, the UI is often intentionally restrictive or "diegetic" (existing within the world of the game). By downloading editable elements, developers can customize these assets to fit two specific psychological goals:

The font used in menus conveys the era and tone—typewriter fonts suggest a 1990s investigative horror feel, while distorted, glitchy text suits psychological or sci-fi horror.

If the game is set in an abandoned hospital, the UI can be edited to look like medical charts or EKG monitors. Conclusion