Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,826 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 5/2/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,826 positive reviews and 318 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,648 positive reviews and 53,890 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 |
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 Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,211 positive reviews and 15,579 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. 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 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,615 positive reviews and 12,865 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,839 positive reviews and 2,632 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 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 212,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194,310 positive reviews and 18,129 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,822 positive reviews and 412 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 |
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!
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 45,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,210 positive reviews and 778 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.
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 11,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,475 positive reviews and 498 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. 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
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,893 positive reviews and 7,715 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 |
More Free Psychological Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Psychological Horror games available on Steam.
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| 162,545 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 148,325 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97,802 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,225 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,889 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,513 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,506 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,704 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,680 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,917 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,251 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,312 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,296 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,283 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,273 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,179 | 7/27/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 776 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 702 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 633 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 626 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.