Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,400 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 1/13/2025.
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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 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,997 positive reviews and 29,809 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 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 |
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 85,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,637 positive reviews and 14,769 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 975,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,054 positive reviews and 318,241 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 116,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,857 positive reviews and 31,070 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,514 positive reviews and 2,394 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,050 positive reviews and 15,974 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).
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 231,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,045 positive reviews and 24,210 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 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 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,810 positive reviews and 17,520 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. Knight Online
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,423 positive reviews and 5,351 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 Knight Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/25/2016 |
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| Publisher | NTTGame |
| Steam App Id | 389430 |
More Free Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Horror games available on Steam.
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| 396,739 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 79,435 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,634 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,832 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,946 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,726 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,210 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,651 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,736 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,415 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 982 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 873 | 11/27/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 762 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 663 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 661 | 8/14/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 603 | 7/30/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 584 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 492 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 483 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Knight Online on Steam. Steam Store.