Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,609 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 5/13/2025.
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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 Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,920 positive reviews and 384 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 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| 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 Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,470 positive reviews and 15,684 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,597 positive reviews and 58,310 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,896 positive reviews and 22,088 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 |
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 71,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,245 positive reviews and 2,655 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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 213,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194,821 positive reviews and 18,205 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. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,139 positive reviews and 2,367 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 | 1/8/2025 |
| Developer | infiniteloop |
| Publisher | infiniteloop |
| Steam App Id | 3301060 |
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 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,588 positive reviews and 270 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 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 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,770 positive reviews and 7,896 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,624 positive reviews and 2,852 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.
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival Horror games available on Steam.
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| 142,591 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100,859 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,345 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,414 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,020 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,763 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,486 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,059 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 845 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 754 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 536 | 7/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 470 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 431 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 123 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.