Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,362 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 3/31/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,457 positive reviews and 12,173 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).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,896 positive reviews and 1,877 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,006 positive reviews and 15,613 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 |
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 38,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,027 positive reviews and 638 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,565 positive reviews and 425 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).
6. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game.
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,508 positive reviews and 6,735 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,062 positive reviews and 6,836 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 |
8. Deceit
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,275 positive reviews and 19,087 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 Deceit on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/3/2017 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 466240 |
9. Banana Shooter
Dave is the banana man who is keep shooting enemies and get their banana,and use some cool mechanic such as dash,double jump,grapple hook and rocket jump.If you are finding fast paced shooter game,this is what you need
Banana Shooter has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,261 positive reviews and 1,408 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 Banana Shooter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2022 |
| Developer | CodingDaniel |
| Publisher | CodingDaniel |
| Steam App Id | 1949740 |
10. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards!
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,049 positive reviews and 28,179 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 63,396 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,872 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,428 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,059 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,934 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,032 | 2/19/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,824 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,449 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,491 | 5/1/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,423 | 7/27/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,042 | 12/17/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 932 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 769 | 8/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 751 | 8/30/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 672 | 9/14/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 668 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 642 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 636 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 588 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 531 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Banana Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer on Steam. Steam Store.