Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,707 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 8/24/2025.
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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 40,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,412 positive reviews and 1,952 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 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,174 positive reviews and 20,659 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 75,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,450 positive reviews and 27,045 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. 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 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,044 positive reviews and 1,030 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 | 8/13/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2468730 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,239 positive reviews and 1,105 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,094 positive reviews and 15,015 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 |
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 212,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205,287 positive reviews and 7,546 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,829 positive reviews and 13,653 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 |
9. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,459 positive reviews and 3,067 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play We Were Here on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/3/2017 |
| Franchise | Total Mayhem Games |
| Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
| Publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
| Steam App Id | 582500 |
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,888 positive reviews and 542 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 Hours: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Piece of Cake studios |
| Developer | Piece of Cake studios |
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| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
More Free Dark Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark games available on Steam.
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| 13,251 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,650 | 12/9/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,632 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 814 | 8/13/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 628 | 3/6/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 566 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 487 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 344 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 310 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 285 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 12/25/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 269 | 8/15/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 258 | 7/4/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 208 | 5/12/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 3/7/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Dungeon Stalkers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). We Were Here on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.