Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam

Steam currently has 9,276 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 11/22/2025.

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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 330,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253,969 positive reviews and 76,842 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 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

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 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,867 positive reviews and 16,673 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. 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?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,594 positive reviews and 1,444 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
Developers
Publisher Irox Games
Steam App Id 3419430

4. Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,476 positive reviews and 2,390 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/25/2025
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Publisher Cygames, Inc.
Steam App Id 3224770

5. Revolution Idle

Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,342 positive reviews and 1,173 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/1/2025
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

6. Magic: The Gathering Arena

Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!

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Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,833 positive reviews and 9,033 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic: The Gathering Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/23/2023
Developer Wizards of the Coast LLC
Publisher Wizards of the Coast LLC
Steam App Id 2141910

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.

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Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,603 positive reviews and 587 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,664 positive reviews and 3,015 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

9. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.

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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,347 positive reviews and 16,273 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 6/15/2025
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2584990

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,313 positive reviews and 826 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

More Free Psychological Horror Games

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Marvel Rivals steam charts
97,356
12/6/2024
76
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Banana steam charts
80,361
4/23/2024
81
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Bongo Cat steam charts
61,132
3/5/2025
95
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby steam charts
16,198
6/25/2025
91
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Revolution Idle steam charts
10,582
5/1/2025
82
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Magic: The Gathering Arena steam charts
9,615
5/23/2023
62
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Amarillo's Butt Slapper steam charts
8,054
10/4/2024
86
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Blender steam charts
7,854
4/24/2015
95
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond steam charts
7,105
6/15/2025
29
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
3,954
8/14/2023
96
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NGU IDLE steam charts
3,236
10/1/2019
93
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Desktop Mate steam charts
2,978
1/8/2025
63
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
2,913
12/29/2017
90
Free
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RISK: Global Domination steam charts
2,321
2/19/2020
78
Free
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links steam charts
1,999
11/17/2017
82
Free
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Godot Engine steam charts
1,037
2/24/2016
92
Free
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
959
12/17/2022
89
Free
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Crab Game steam charts
938
10/29/2021
90
Free
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STRAFTAT steam charts
789
10/24/2024
94
Free
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Poppy Playtime steam charts
768
10/12/2021
84
Free
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 16). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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