Free Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,241 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 4/18/2025.
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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 268,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216,332 positive reviews and 52,367 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. 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 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,883 positive reviews and 245 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,931 positive reviews and 15,428 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 988,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,652 positive reviews and 324,593 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 |
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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,646 positive reviews and 32,792 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 |
6. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
Slap it. Turn it. Slap it again. This incredible simulation of the human butt will leave you dizzy with all that bounce. It's an autoclicker, but instead of click, it slap. Way better imo.
Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,771 positive reviews and 406 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 Amarillo's Butt Slapper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
| Developer | AmarilloArts |
| Publisher | AmarilloArts |
| Steam App Id | 3231090 |
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 70,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,343 positive reviews and 2,599 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. 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 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,257 positive reviews and 17,798 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,209 positive reviews and 25,120 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 |
10. 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 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,588 positive reviews and 18,030 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Horror games available on Steam.
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| 186,378 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119,109 | 3/5/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106,355 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103,653 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,509 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,049 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,789 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,764 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,412 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,750 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,770 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,782 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,701 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,292 | 1/8/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,239 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,235 | 2/24/2016 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,201 | 11/27/2019 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,007 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 894 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 599 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.