Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,691 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 5/19/2024.
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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 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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
STALCRAFT is a dynamic MMOFPS with survival horror elements, set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
STALCRAFT has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,125 positive reviews and 10,063 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 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,135 positive reviews and 12,766 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 |
4. 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 43, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,593 positive reviews and 2,133 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.
5. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Terror, play detective as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?
Deceit 2 has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,570 positive reviews and 1,196 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 2064870 |
6. 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 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,998 positive reviews and 13,535 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 |
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 198,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,606 positive reviews and 6,929 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. 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 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,203 positive reviews and 8,773 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 |
9. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,046 positive reviews and 479 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 NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
10. 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 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,402 positive reviews and 2,741 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1377580 |
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 | 6,092 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,594 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 813 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 789 | 4/1/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 646 | 9/14/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 521 | 4/27/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 410 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 326 | 2/23/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 5/13/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 6/27/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 12/26/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 5/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 9/27/2018 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 3/24/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 5/2/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). STALCRAFT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). PROJECT: PLAYTIME on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.