Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,054 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 11/16/2024.
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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, 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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,125 positive reviews and 8,697 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 227,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,192 positive reviews and 56,610 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 78,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,867 positive reviews and 19,493 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. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,942 positive reviews and 600 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
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 64,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,098 positive reviews and 2,261 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 the SCP Foundation during a containment breach, many of the anomalies have bypassed security and escaped from their chambers - without peaceful intentions. Become site personnel, a re-containment agent, or an anomalous entity and fight to take control of or escape the facility!
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 202,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,767 positive reviews and 17,155 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,164 positive reviews and 7,544 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dead Frontier 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/15/2019 |
| Developer | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Publisher | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 744900 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,362 positive reviews and 2,747 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.
9. No More Room in Hell
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,360 positive reviews and 7,332 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play No More Room in Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/31/2013 |
| Developer | No More Room in Hell Team |
| Publisher | Lever Games |
| Steam App Id | 224260 |
10. Dark Deception
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,599 positive reviews and 2,122 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 Dark Deception on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/27/2018 |
| Developer | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Publisher | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 332950 |
More Free Survival Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival Horror games available on Steam.
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| 267,675 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,252 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,268 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,436 | 5/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,483 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,500 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,276 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 922 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 822 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 732 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 656 | 2/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 586 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 535 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 391 | 7/18/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 318 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 287 | 7/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 11/14/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 237 | 11/22/2016 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 225 | 10/1/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). No More Room in Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.