Free Lovecraftian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 823 Lovecraftian 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 Lovecraftian game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Quake Champions holds the #1 spot for "best free Lovecraftian game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,623 positive reviews and 9,954 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 Quake Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2022 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 611500 |
2. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,866 positive reviews and 89 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
3. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,188 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
4. LoveCraft
Welcome to the new virtual reality! Metaverse LoveCraft is home to interesting people, fun parties, exploration and fulfilling relationships! You create your own world, from your unique persona to your exciting adventures.
LoveCraft has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 4/9/2024 |
| Developer | WEALTHBIRD |
| Publisher | WEALTHBIRD |
| Steam App Id | 2692440 |
5. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,050 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
6. Mansions of Madness
A companion app for the Mansions of Madness Second Edition board game from Fantasy Flight Games. Mansions of Madness is a cooperative game of mystery and investigation inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. During each game, one to five players explore a location to unravel a mystery.
Mansions of Madness has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 984 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/1/2016 |
| Developer | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Publisher | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Steam App Id | 478980 |
7. Secret World Legends
Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.
Secret World Legends has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,937 positive reviews and 2,914 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 Secret World Legends on the Steam Deck.
8. Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
"The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever." The long-awaited sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series is finally here!
Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG - has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
9. Anchors: Start
Anchors:start is a Cthulhu style 2d shooting game.The game requires players to explore in various maps generated by the program,find and bring back equipment,and live in a base full of doomsday atmosphere.When you explore the map,you see some strange things,calm down.Maybe that's truth!
Anchors: Start has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 256 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/6/2024 |
| Developer | Swimming God |
| Publisher | Swimming God |
| Steam App Id | 2947190 |
10. OneBit Adventure
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
OneBit Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/19/2022 |
| Developer | Galactic Slice, LLC |
| Publisher | Galactic Slice, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1688320 |
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 | 285 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 4/9/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 8/1/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 7/31/2017 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 1/10/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/6/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 8/19/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 12/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/14/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/17/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/6/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/24/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/15/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/25/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/25/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/7/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/17/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). LoveCraft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 7). Mansions of Madness on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Secret World Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG - on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Anchors: Start on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). OneBit Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.