Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,447 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 2/14/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dark game on Steam" with a Player Score of 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,363 positive reviews and 18,323 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,896 positive reviews and 1,525 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 |
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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,277 positive reviews and 16,566 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. 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 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,495 positive reviews and 14,218 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,611 positive reviews and 10,268 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 |
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 207,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,594 positive reviews and 7,346 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. 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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,018 positive reviews and 449 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 | 7/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Piece of Cake studios |
| Developer | Piece of Cake studios |
| Publisher | Piece of Cake studios |
| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,381 positive reviews and 2,827 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 not possible to play or run We Were Here on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/3/2017 |
| Franchise | Total Mayhem Games |
| Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
| Publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
| Steam App Id | 582500 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,880 positive reviews and 13,632 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 |
10. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,264 positive reviews and 540 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 Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 12,366 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,330 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,762 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,351 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,209 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 616 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 581 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 526 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 504 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 479 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 457 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 441 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 12/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 230 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). PROJECT: PLAYTIME on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). We Were Here on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.