Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,620 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 9/4/2025.
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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?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,204 positive reviews and 938 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 |
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| 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 !
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 91,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,654 positive reviews and 16,374 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 |
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 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 315,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244,021 positive reviews and 71,049 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.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,012 positive reviews and 15,435 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. |
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| 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!
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 28,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,654 positive reviews and 1,845 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?
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 6,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,482 positive reviews and 1,044 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,634 positive reviews and 2,872 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 |
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!
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 47,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,581 positive reviews and 807 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.
9. 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!
Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,817 positive reviews and 8,203 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,325 positive reviews and 19,070 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 |
More Free Psychological Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Psychological Horror games available on Steam.
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| 115,202 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90,638 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,669 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,847 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,306 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,365 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,123 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,544 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,598 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,843 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,164 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,882 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,788 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,544 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,511 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,248 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,118 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,070 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,018 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 974 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.