Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,145 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 6/1/2025.
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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 36,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,994 positive reviews and 1,752 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,067 positive reviews and 18,638 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).
3. 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 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,703 positive reviews and 22,417 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,030 positive reviews and 921 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 98,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,034 positive reviews and 14,787 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. ASTRA: Knights of Veda
ASTRA: Knights of Veda is a visually stunning, story-rich, 2D RPG. A dark plague besets the world of Planis, perptrated through a dark ritual performed by the Mad King. You, and the other Knights of Veda, are the only ones who can bring normality back to the world.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,243 positive reviews and 2,564 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRA: Knights of Veda on the Steam Deck.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,124 positive reviews and 7,459 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 |
8. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.
King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 344 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 1/21/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
9. kings call
Collect an array of creature and skill cards through quests, upgrades and trading, and craft your ultimate deck by choosing your favorite cards and prepare for epic battles. Dive into the exhilaration of strategic gameplay and let your inner tactician shine to outsmart your opponents!
kings call has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305 positive reviews and 159 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play kings call on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/26/2023 |
| Developer | Starlight Games |
| Publisher | Starlight Games |
| Steam App Id | 2674290 |
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 57,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,384 positive reviews and 13,647 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.
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| 18,903 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,548 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,048 | 6/7/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,802 | 3/6/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 818 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 466 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 391 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 350 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 341 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 263 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 5/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 4/28/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.