Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,171 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 12/13/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,943 positive reviews and 11,969 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 12/6/2024 |
Developer | NetEase Games |
Publisher | NetEase Games |
Steam App Id | 2767030 |
2. 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 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,653 positive reviews and 14,390 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 |
3. 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™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655,882 positive reviews and 314,156 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 |
4. 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 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,887 positive reviews and 30,141 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 |
5. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,064 positive reviews and 855 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 5/21/2024 |
Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
Steam App Id | 2977660 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,394 positive reviews and 752 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,256 positive reviews and 2,328 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 |
8. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,020 positive reviews and 24,060 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 possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
Steam App Id | 238960 |
9. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within the SCP Foundation during a containment breach, many of the anomalies have bypassed security and escaped from their chambers - without peaceful intentions. Become site personnel, a re-containment agent, or an anomalous entity and fight to take control of or escape the facility!
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,131 positive reviews and 17,260 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 |
10. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,188 positive reviews and 15,149 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).
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187,940 | 12/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
99,733 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
62,529 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
26,314 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
23,072 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
10,681 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,763 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
6,419 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,866 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,487 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,355 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
887 | 11/27/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
776 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
723 | 8/14/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
713 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
671 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
653 | 8/2/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
621 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
618 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
518 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.