Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam

Steam currently has 6,897 Psychological 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 Psychological Horror game rankings were last updated on 12/12/2024.

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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!

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Marvel Rivals holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,943 positive reviews and 11,969 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 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 !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,628 positive reviews and 14,367 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.

3. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,943 positive reviews and 12,523 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Dani
Publisher Dani
Steam App Id 1782210

4. Tapple - Idle Clicker

Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.

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Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 6/29/2024
Developer Zeeno
Publishers
Steam App Id 3047030

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,173 positive reviews and 2,326 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,131 positive reviews and 17,260 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

7. NGU IDLE

NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

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NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,154 positive reviews and 466 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 NGU IDLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/1/2019
Developer 4G
Publisher 4G
Steam App Id 1147690

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,394 positive reviews and 752 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

9. RISK: Global Domination

Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

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RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,094 positive reviews and 7,357 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 RISK: Global Domination on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/19/2020
Franchise SMG Studio
Developer SMG Studio
Publisher SMG Studio
Steam App Id 1128810

10. 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.

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Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,790 positive reviews and 254 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 10/4/2024
Developer AmarilloArts
Publisher AmarilloArts
Steam App Id 3231090

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12/6/2024
78
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126,230
4/23/2024
82
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Crab Game steam charts
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10/29/2021
91
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6/29/2024
68
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4/24/2015
95
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4,374
12/29/2017
91
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NGU IDLE steam charts
3,618
10/1/2019
93
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
3,444
8/14/2023
96
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2,485
2/19/2020
79
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2,312
10/4/2024
88
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11/17/2017
82
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1,152
12/17/2022
89
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7/27/2017
61
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862
2/24/2016
81
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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet steam charts
817
8/13/2024
90
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Town of Salem 2 steam charts
554
8/25/2023
73
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Bitburner steam charts
546
12/10/2021
92
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Cry of Fear steam charts
542
4/25/2013
87
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Cats steam charts
502
5/21/2024
76
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Real Pool 3D - Poolians steam charts
481
1/4/2018
76
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.

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