Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,937 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 1/25/2026.
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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 46,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,513 positive reviews and 2,232 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,203 positive reviews and 24,069 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 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,496 positive reviews and 28,476 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 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,705 positive reviews and 1,305 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,835 positive reviews and 15,248 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 217,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,360 positive reviews and 7,671 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. Ultimate Custom Night
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,189 positive reviews and 3,104 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 Ultimate Custom Night on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/27/2018 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 871720 |
8. SCP: Containment Breach 2
Survive the chaos of SCP Foundation! Step into a thrilling SCP horror experience with story-driven co-op, intense PvP Breach mode, and randomized maps. Play as Class-D, scientist, SCPs, and more, each role bringing unique challenges in an unpredictable, immersive facility.
SCP: Containment Breach 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 405 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 | 7/4/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Mixarar |
| Steam App Id | 3257000 |
9. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone.
PROJECT: PLAYTIME has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,572 positive reviews and 11,351 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 PROJECT: PLAYTIME on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1961460 |
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 530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 339 positive reviews and 191 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.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 24,904 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,918 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,026 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,414 | 3/6/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,198 | 10/12/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 555 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 501 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 310 | 7/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 302 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 292 | 12/26/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 135 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 114 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 4/27/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 4/4/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 5/3/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Ultimate Custom Night on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). SCP: Containment Breach 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). PROJECT: PLAYTIME on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.