Best Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,194 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 11/11/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,204 positive reviews and 834 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,292 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 722,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 692,873 positive reviews and 29,983 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,278 positive reviews and 468 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,755 positive reviews and 313 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 |
6. Homicipher: Trial
Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Homicipher: Trial has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | 八名木（yatsunagi） |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
7. 死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
死寂（Deathly Stillness） has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,189 positive reviews and 902 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,092 positive reviews and 41 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 |
9. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
The Rewinder has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,347 positive reviews and 238 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | MistyMountainStudio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1161170 |
10. Detention
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Detention 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 11,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,604 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/12/2017 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 555220 |
More Thriller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Thriller games available on Steam.
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| 47 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 225 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,356 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 601 | 9/26/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 6/1/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/11/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/9/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/12/2017 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,255 | 11/1/2024 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/3/2023 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 270 | 2/10/2021 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 33 | 6/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 11/2/2022 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/9/2024 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/20/2021 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/4/2015 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Homicipher: Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Detention on Steam. Steam Store.