Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,955 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 11/20/2024.
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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 !
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 48,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,297 positive reviews and 8,746 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 |
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.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651,885 positive reviews and 311,673 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 |
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.
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 104,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,941 positive reviews and 29,211 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.
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 2,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,949 positive reviews and 601 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!
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 61,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,293 positive reviews and 14,663 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,299 positive reviews and 24,303 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 |
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 43,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,291 positive reviews and 726 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. 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 64,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,353 positive reviews and 2,268 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!
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 203,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,973 positive reviews and 17,163 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.
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 25,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,185 positive reviews and 7,560 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
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Horror games available on Steam.
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| 232,188 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 123,477 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44,657 | 7/9/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,373 | 5/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,966 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,598 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,537 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,419 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,188 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,230 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,229 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,118 | 11/27/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,100 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 907 | 8/2/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 899 | 7/30/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 785 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 763 | 10/3/2008 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 729 | 2/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 687 | 8/14/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 628 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.