Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,977 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 9/27/2025.
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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 41,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,648 positive reviews and 2,015 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 76,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,394 positive reviews and 27,220 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 82,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,277 positive reviews and 21,378 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 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,319 positive reviews and 1,149 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. 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 213,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,067 positive reviews and 7,575 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317 positive reviews and 177 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,797 positive reviews and 15,057 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 |
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 57,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,000 positive reviews and 13,652 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. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.
King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 413 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play King Arthur: Legends Rise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/21/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,308 positive reviews and 1,360 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 | 8/12/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2468730 |
More Free Dark Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark games available on Steam.
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| 10,311 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,779 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,486 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 803 | 3/6/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 314 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 240 | 12/26/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 240 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 8/12/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 5/13/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 4/1/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 9/26/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 5/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 3/7/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Dungeon Stalkers on Steam. Steam Store.