Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,534 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 7/26/2025.
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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 39,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,213 positive reviews and 1,884 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 79,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,158 positive reviews and 20,073 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 74,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,227 positive reviews and 26,581 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 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 1,037 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 |
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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,524 positive reviews and 14,941 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 212,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,505 positive reviews and 7,519 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. 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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307 positive reviews and 164 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,764 positive reviews and 530 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
9. Dark Deception
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,317 positive reviews and 2,406 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 Deception on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/27/2018 |
| Developer | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Publisher | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 332950 |
10. 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 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 386 positive reviews and 211 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.
| Release Date | 1/21/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
More Free Dark Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark games available on Steam.
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| 16,885 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,217 | 12/9/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,313 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,494 | 3/6/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 501 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 371 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 233 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 208 | 7/4/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 128 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). kings call on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.