Best Psychological Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,216 Psychological games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Psychological game rankings were last updated on 11/28/2024.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Psychological game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,939 positive reviews and 449 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,449 positive reviews and 3,835 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
3. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,705 positive reviews and 390 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Before Your Eyes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,285 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before Your Eyes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
5. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,709 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
6. Mouthwashing
The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Mouthwashing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,798 positive reviews and 469 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Wrong Organ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2475490 |
7. Ib
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Ib has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,898 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Buckshot Roulette has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,200 positive reviews and 2,669 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Buckshot Roulette on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Mike Klubnika |
| Publisher | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Steam App Id | 2835570 |
9. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,402 positive reviews and 503 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
10. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,304 positive reviews and 490 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
More Psychological Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Psychological games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,312 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 343 | 9/26/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 4/11/2022 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,150 | 4/4/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/24/2020 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,621 | 9/30/2017 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 10/13/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Ib on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Buckshot Roulette on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.