Free Horror Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,772 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 11/1/2024.

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1. 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, 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 !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,573 positive reviews and 8,544 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.

2. 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 955,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 650,710 positive reviews and 305,173 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
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

3. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,024 positive reviews and 27,912 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

4. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,913 positive reviews and 590 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

5. 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!

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STALCRAFT: X 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 60,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,256 positive reviews and 14,289 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).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

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!

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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 42,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,995 positive reviews and 727 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.

Release Date 8/14/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

7. 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.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,762 positive reviews and 24,311 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

8. Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.

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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 63,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,632 positive reviews and 2,234 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. 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!

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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 202,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,030 positive reviews and 17,048 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. Dead Frontier 2

Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.

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Dead Frontier 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,121 positive reviews and 7,506 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 Dead Frontier 2 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/15/2019
Developer Creaky Corpse Ltd
Publisher Creaky Corpse Ltd
Steam App Id 744900

More Free Horror Games

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Banana steam charts
432,675
4/23/2024
81
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
118,668
11/5/2020
68
Free
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Once Human steam charts
82,403
7/9/2024
71
Free
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Cats steam charts
30,165
5/21/2024
74
Free
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
26,204
12/9/2022
75
Free
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
11,664
8/14/2023
96
Free
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Path of Exile steam charts
10,911
10/23/2013
88
Free
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Blender steam charts
9,373
4/24/2015
95
Free
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
8,806
12/29/2017
91
Free
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Dead Frontier 2 steam charts
2,074
7/15/2019
70
Free
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Stay Out steam charts
1,751
11/27/2019
62
Free
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Rec Room steam charts
1,570
9/2/2021
89
Free
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Knight Online steam charts
1,472
1/25/2016
50
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No More Room in Hell steam charts
1,427
10/31/2013
89
Free
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Soul Dossier steam charts
1,183
3/29/2021
81
Free
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Poppy Playtime steam charts
1,034
10/12/2021
82
Free
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My Singing Monsters steam charts
1,016
3/24/2021
92
Free
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Book of Yog Idle RPG steam charts
909
7/30/2022
64
Free
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Godot Engine steam charts
889
2/24/2016
80
Free
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Cry of Fear steam charts
819
4/25/2013
87
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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