Free Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,093 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 1/13/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,997 positive reviews and 29,809 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 |
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 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,667 positive reviews and 14,781 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. 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,371 positive reviews and 12,679 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).
4. 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 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,136 positive reviews and 200 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
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 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,568 positive reviews and 2,395 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. 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 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,810 positive reviews and 17,520 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. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
Slap it. Turn it. Slap it again. This incredible simulation of the human butt will leave you dizzy with all that bounce. It's an autoclicker, but instead of click, it slap. Way better imo.
Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,088 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/4/2024 |
| Developer | AmarilloArts |
| Publisher | AmarilloArts |
| Steam App Id | 3231090 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,214 positive reviews and 471 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).
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 43,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,001 positive reviews and 7,118 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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| 227,551 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 79,815 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,012 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,612 | 1/8/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,877 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,623 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,358 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,522 | 10/4/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,265 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,746 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,775 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,668 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,447 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,390 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,154 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 982 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 709 | 7/30/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 624 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 618 | 8/13/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 610 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.