Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,365 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 7/23/2025.

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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 !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,356 positive reviews and 16,128 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.

2. 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,324 positive reviews and 695 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

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 302,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237,910 positive reviews and 64,828 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. 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 34, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,615 positive reviews and 11,361 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,549 positive reviews and 1,114 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,895 positive reviews and 892 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,157 positive reviews and 798 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

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 74,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,074 positive reviews and 2,792 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. 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 216,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,207 positive reviews and 18,685 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,119 positive reviews and 7,766 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

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Banana steam charts
121,257
4/23/2024
81
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Bongo Cat steam charts
58,940
3/5/2025
96
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
52,962
12/6/2024
78
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond steam charts
34,751
6/15/2025
34
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby steam charts
30,242
6/25/2025
92
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Revolution Idle steam charts
14,565
5/1/2025
82
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
9,693
8/14/2023
96
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Blender steam charts
9,180
4/24/2015
95
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
7,270
12/29/2017
90
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Magic: The Gathering Arena steam charts
6,536
5/23/2023
62
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NGU IDLE steam charts
2,974
10/1/2019
93
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Desktop Mate steam charts
2,165
1/8/2025
62
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Astral Party  steam charts
2,142
2/29/2024
56
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links steam charts
1,847
11/17/2017
82
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RISK: Global Domination steam charts
1,680
2/19/2020
79
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Godot Engine steam charts
1,255
2/24/2016
92
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Crab Game steam charts
1,076
10/29/2021
90
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MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 steam charts
1,007
5/30/2023
23
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,000
12/17/2022
89
Free
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Mr.Mine steam charts
854
10/1/2020
90
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.

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