Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,992 Dark games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Dark game rankings were last updated on 5/10/2025.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Dark game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,251 positive reviews and 1,701 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
2. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,501 positive reviews and 20,692 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
3. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,063 positive reviews and 18,185 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Wizardry Variants Daphne
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Wizardry Variants Daphne has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 951 positive reviews and 856 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
5. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,483 positive reviews and 14,734 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
6. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,673 positive reviews and 7,439 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
7. TRIBE NINE
Defy the madness. Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Set in the nation of Neo Tokyo, where absolute madness rules. Here, teens face life-or-death battles, constantly resisting the harsh and unjust world—all in pursuit of reclaiming their lost freedom and dreams.
TRIBE NINE has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,213 positive reviews and 963 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TRIBE NINE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2025 |
| Developer | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Publisher | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2376580 |
8. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,611 positive reviews and 559 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Dark Hours: Prologue
Dark Hours: Prologue is a free co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with a monster. Forget your plan, your mission: survive! Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight.
Dark Hours: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,449 positive reviews and 499 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 7/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Piece of Cake studios |
| Developer | Piece of Cake studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
10. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
Bloodhunt is a thrilling free-to-play battle royale game set in Prague consumed by a ruthless war between vampire factions. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit to hunt your rivals and dominate the night!
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,308 positive reviews and 13,641 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
| Franchise | World of Darkness Official |
| Developer | Sharkmob AB |
| Publisher | Sharkmob AB |
| Steam App Id | 760160 |
More Free Dark Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14,991 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,210 | 6/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,520 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,062 | 3/6/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,044 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 550 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 542 | 2/19/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 515 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 514 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 406 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 346 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 315 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 306 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 244 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 5/12/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 22). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). TRIBE NINE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.