Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,618 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 2/17/2026.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,671 positive reviews and 2,161 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 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
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 256,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,480 positive reviews and 63,259 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 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,655 positive reviews and 26,346 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,900 positive reviews and 17,230 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 |
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 83,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,978 positive reviews and 3,185 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 226,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,024 positive reviews and 19,933 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 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,443 positive reviews and 2,899 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. 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 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,712 positive reviews and 15,330 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,474 positive reviews and 348 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,487 positive reviews and 8,330 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 |
More Free Survival Horror Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival Horror games available on Steam.
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| 135,611 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,561 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,653 | 1/19/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,117 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,568 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,977 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,759 | 1/8/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,595 | 10/12/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,388 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,388 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 788 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 564 | 7/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 467 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 435 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 204 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 7/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.