Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,067 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 12/11/2024.
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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 29,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,448 positive reviews and 1,364 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 71, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,457 positive reviews and 16,529 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,188 positive reviews and 15,149 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. Soulworker
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
Soulworker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,549 positive reviews and 2,969 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 Soulworker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/13/2021 |
| Franchise | VALOFE / VFUN |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1377580 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,847 positive reviews and 7,214 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 |
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 4,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,154 positive reviews and 2,463 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,564 positive reviews and 13,629 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 |
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 7,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 522 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 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,627 positive reviews and 406 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 |
| Publisher | Piece of Cake studios |
| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
10. 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 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 142 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 |
More Free Dark Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark games available on Steam.
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| 7,898 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,269 | 6/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,136 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 233 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 7/18/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 169 | 12/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 4/28/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.