Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,606 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 4/1/2025.
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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 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,632 positive reviews and 15,334 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. 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 254,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,569 positive reviews and 49,561 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,106 positive reviews and 155 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 |
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 152,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,756 positive reviews and 12,851 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 70,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,519 positive reviews and 2,559 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,796 positive reviews and 775 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,824 positive reviews and 17,972 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,412 positive reviews and 493 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).
9. Astral Party
Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! Choose your favorite character, strategize skills & cards, and roll the dice to destroy friendships in this unique board game.
Astral Party has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,187 positive reviews and 7,098 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astral Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Neverland Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Neverland Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2622000 |
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 43,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,189 positive reviews and 7,232 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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| 100,819 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94,071 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,359 | 3/5/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,287 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,351 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,090 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,550 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,715 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,638 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,565 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,264 | 1/8/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,003 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,812 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,472 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,308 | 2/23/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,306 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,277 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,207 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 899 | 9/8/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 673 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Astral Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.