Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,376 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 5/6/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,430 positive reviews and 54,692 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 |
2. 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 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,976 positive reviews and 17,613 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! |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
3. 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,428 positive reviews and 15,655 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,622 positive reviews and 2,561 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,403 positive reviews and 2,924 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,341 positive reviews and 7,053 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 |
7. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,701 positive reviews and 12,712 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
8. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Terror, play detective as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?
Deceit 2 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,433 positive reviews and 1,124 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 2064870 |
9. Home Sweet Home : Online
Experience the balanced PvP Battles in a 4vs1 style. Win through collecting souls in a 4vs4 style battle where the person that holds the Warden Soul will turn into a Warden to hunt down the visitor on the other team. There can only be one winner in the war between sides.
Home Sweet Home : Online has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 843 positive reviews and 782 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 6/22/2023 |
| Developer | YGGDRAZIL GROUP PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED |
| Publisher | Shift Now |
| Steam App Id | 2334220 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,456 positive reviews and 7,120 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 |
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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 | 24,437 | 2/1/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,241 | 1/19/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,249 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 840 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 660 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 613 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 441 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 408 | 9/14/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 6/22/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 281 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 218 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 6/27/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 5/3/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 11/22/2016 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 10/25/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 9/27/2018 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 12/4/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Home Sweet Home : Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). No More Room in Hell on Steam. Steam Store.