Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,357 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 2/18/2025.
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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 86,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,618 positive reviews and 15,052 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,721 positive reviews and 12,806 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).
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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,628 positive reviews and 41,705 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,888 positive reviews and 2,482 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,138 positive reviews and 764 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.
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 209,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,259 positive reviews and 17,749 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,319 positive reviews and 485 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).
8. Desktop Mate
Desktop Mate is a next-generation desktop mascot platform that brings cute characters to your computer. They can sit on top of windows, jump between windows, or play with the mouse. It is as if they are really there, giving you a new experience of interaction.
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,710 positive reviews and 1,357 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/8/2025 |
| Developer | infiniteloop |
| Publisher | infiniteloop |
| Steam App Id | 3301060 |
9. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,636 positive reviews and 14,309 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
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 43,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,095 positive reviews and 7,195 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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| 109,287 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,337 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,873 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,159 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,682 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,376 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,318 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,000 | 1/8/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,504 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,731 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,634 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,544 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,331 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,219 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,206 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 928 | 2/24/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 650 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 588 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 498 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 476 | 9/8/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.