Free Dark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,834 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 4/14/2025.
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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 67,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,253 positive reviews and 19,899 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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.
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 35,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,344 positive reviews and 1,656 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 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,000 positive reviews and 17,661 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 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 761 positive reviews and 758 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 97,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,662 positive reviews and 14,676 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. TRIBE NINE
Defy the madness. Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Set in the nation of Neo Tokyo, where absolute madness rules. Here, teens face life-or-death battles, constantly resisting the harsh and unjust world—all in pursuit of reclaiming their lost freedom and dreams.
TRIBE NINE 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 3,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,954 positive reviews and 911 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 TRIBE NINE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2025 |
| Developer | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Publisher | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2376580 |
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 209,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,108 positive reviews and 7,410 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 56,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,143 positive reviews and 13,646 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 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 158 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 |
10. 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 47, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,218 positive reviews and 2,542 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 ASTRA: Knights of Veda on the Steam Deck.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12,448 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,103 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,186 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,650 | 3/6/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 540 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 525 | 2/19/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 343 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 307 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 264 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 225 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 3/6/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). TRIBE NINE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.