Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,193 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 7/1/2025.

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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?

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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 26,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,719 positive reviews and 604 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. 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 90,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,163 positive reviews and 15,981 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233,106 positive reviews and 61,879 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

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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,182 positive reviews and 185 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 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,534 positive reviews and 781 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
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Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,060 positive reviews and 2,736 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,075 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,656 positive reviews and 7,419 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows 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

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 46,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,870 positive reviews and 794 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 8/13/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

9. 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.

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SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,998 positive reviews and 18,542 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

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,619 positive reviews and 506 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

More Free Psychological Horror Games

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Bongo Cat steam charts
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3/5/2025
95
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Banana steam charts
92,377
4/23/2024
81
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
48,254
12/6/2024
78
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby steam charts
22,457
6/25/2025
92
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Revolution Idle steam charts
12,521
5/1/2025
83
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Blender steam charts
11,478
4/24/2015
95
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Magic: The Gathering Arena steam charts
10,167
5/23/2023
62
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
8,969
8/13/2023
96
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
7,191
12/29/2017
90
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NGU IDLE steam charts
3,336
10/1/2019
93
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Astral Party  steam charts
3,203
2/28/2024
56
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RISK: Global Domination steam charts
2,025
2/19/2020
79
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links steam charts
1,879
11/17/2017
82
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Desktop Mate steam charts
1,500
1/8/2025
62
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MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 steam charts
1,459
5/30/2023
23
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Godot Engine steam charts
1,316
2/24/2016
92
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Crab Game steam charts
1,313
10/29/2021
90
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,136
12/17/2022
89
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Real Pool 3D - Poolians steam charts
1,132
1/4/2018
75
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Amarillo's Butt Slapper steam charts
1,102
10/4/2024
86
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.

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