Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,220 Survival 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 Survival Horror game rankings were last updated on 1/13/2025.
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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 Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,637 positive reviews and 14,769 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. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,994 positive reviews and 56,982 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,271 positive reviews and 19,996 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
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 Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,991 positive reviews and 185 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. 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 Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,514 positive reviews and 2,394 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Survival 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 |
7. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Source Filmmaker has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,796 positive reviews and 2,792 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 Source Filmmaker on the Steam Deck.
8. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,838 positive reviews and 1,138 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
9. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Dead Frontier 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,382 positive reviews and 7,654 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 Dead Frontier 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/15/2019 |
| Developer | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Publisher | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 744900 |
10. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,218 positive reviews and 3,147 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 Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
More Free Survival Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival Horror games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 79,435 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,408 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,827 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,985 | 1/8/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,720 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,703 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 922 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 760 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 657 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 583 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 352 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 346 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 312 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 7/24/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 204 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 10/25/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 19). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.