Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,721 Horror 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 Horror game rankings were last updated on 10/2/2025.
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1. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,010,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 679,364 positive reviews and 331,586 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
2. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,171 positive reviews and 1,135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
3. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,870 positive reviews and 16,476 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
4. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,413 positive reviews and 73,307 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
5. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,303 positive reviews and 35,961 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,422 positive reviews and 21,461 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).
7. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,776 positive reviews and 2,098 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
8. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,532 positive reviews and 2,907 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
9. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,804 positive reviews and 819 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
10. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,233 positive reviews and 19,201 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 SCP: Secret Laboratory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/29/2017 |
| Developer | Northwood Studios |
| Publisher | Northwood Studios |
| Steam App Id | 700330 |
More Free Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Horror games available on Steam.
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| 102,053 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 99,049 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90,588 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,049 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,651 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,997 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,552 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,110 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,960 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,527 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,522 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,026 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,540 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,531 | 11/27/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,250 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 878 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 870 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 809 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 807 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 805 | 4/24/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.