Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,791 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 11/30/2024.
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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 Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,907 positive reviews and 11,655 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. 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.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,939 positive reviews and 12,510 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).
3. 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,811 positive reviews and 794 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,211 positive reviews and 739 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.
5. 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.
Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 402 positive reviews and 163 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 3047030 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,725 positive reviews and 2,295 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,196 positive reviews and 17,203 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,099 positive reviews and 215 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 |
9. 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!
NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,127 positive reviews and 462 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).
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,897 positive reviews and 7,053 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/17/2017 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 601510 |
More Free Psychological Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Psychological Horror games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 127,187 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,930 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,910 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,787 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,793 | 6/29/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,135 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,718 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,907 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,180 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,452 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,136 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,616 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,067 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 938 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 898 | 7/30/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 744 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 685 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 669 | 8/13/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 599 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 546 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.