Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,332 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 11/1/2025.
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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 42,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,730 positive reviews and 2,076 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 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,258 positive reviews and 27,881 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.
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 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,418 positive reviews and 22,103 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 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,440 positive reviews and 1,187 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 Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck.
| 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 102,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,759 positive reviews and 15,081 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 214,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,607 positive reviews and 7,588 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. 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 57,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,200 positive reviews and 13,679 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. Dungeon Stalkers
Dungeon Stalkers is a PvEvP dungeon crawler game where you can experience the joy of exploration and survival in a classic RPG. Join forces with your companions to defeat other adventurers and monsters, and acquire equipment and treasures. Then, escape safely from the witch's curse!
Dungeon Stalkers has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,477 positive reviews and 1,555 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeon Stalkers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2468730 |
9. Dark Deception
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,795 positive reviews and 2,490 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 Dark Deception on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/26/2018 |
| Developer | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Publisher | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 332950 |
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 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321 positive reviews and 182 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 |
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| 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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| 12,675 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,460 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,508 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,955 | 3/6/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,000 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 425 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 364 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 337 | 10/29/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 9/26/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 276 | 12/26/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 244 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 5/13/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Dungeon Stalkers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.