Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,689 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 4/3/2026.
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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 1,040,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 702,715 positive reviews and 337,532 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 96,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,778 positive reviews and 3,251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac 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. 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291,644 positive reviews and 87,422 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 |
4. 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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 219,067 positive reviews and 27,101 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 |
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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,489 positive reviews and 37,913 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
6. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,786 positive reviews and 3,332 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,660 positive reviews and 858 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,184 positive reviews and 17,323 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,947 positive reviews and 25,608 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,695 positive reviews and 3,304 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 |
More Free Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Horror games available on Steam.
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| 170,174 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106,668 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66,634 | 12/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,913 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,484 | 7/9/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,553 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,237 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,052 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,039 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,374 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,491 | 1/8/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,483 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,316 | 10/12/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,877 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,820 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,502 | 9/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,418 | 11/27/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,260 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,238 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 894 | 8/2/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 5). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.