Best Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,289 Thriller 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. Thriller game rankings were last updated on 1/18/2026.
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1. MiSide
Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?
MiSide holds the #1 spot for "best Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,656 positive reviews and 2,800 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,259 positive reviews and 962 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
3. The Room Two
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
The Room Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,399 positive reviews and 499 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Room Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2016 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 425580 |
4. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,488 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
5. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Phasmophobia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 806,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 771,355 positive reviews and 34,945 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Phasmophobia on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
6. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
STEINS;GATE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,878 positive reviews and 721 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STEINS;GATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2016 |
| Franchise | Science Adventure Series |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 412830 |
7. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,280 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
8. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
of the Devil has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,811 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 2/6/2025 |
| Developer | nth Circle Studios |
| Publisher | nth Circle Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2739630 |
9. 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 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,541 positive reviews and 1,567 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 |
10. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive
Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.
Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,540 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2019 |
| Developer | scriptwelder |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 611760 |
More Thriller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Thriller games available on Steam.
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| 364 | 12/11/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 7/5/2016 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 378 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,511 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 340 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 9/26/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 3/11/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 11/1/2024 | 93 | $12.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/31/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/12/2017 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/10/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 11/2/2022 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/3/2023 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 9 | 6/3/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). The Room Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive on Steam. Steam Store.