Free Survival Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,434 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 3/20/2025.
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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 87,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,382 positive reviews and 15,252 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 235,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178,217 positive reviews and 57,718 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 83,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,695 positive reviews and 21,268 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,020 positive reviews and 2,536 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 |
5. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with super cute charatecrs with the next-generation desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate. Characters will roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows, jumping between them, and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,939 positive reviews and 1,809 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 |
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 210,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,333 positive reviews and 17,907 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. 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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,229 positive reviews and 14,563 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. 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 40,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,245 positive reviews and 2,812 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. 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 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,204 positive reviews and 1,137 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 |
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 33,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,595 positive reviews and 3,182 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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| 108,989 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,931 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,784 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,804 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,994 | 1/8/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,780 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,202 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 903 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 865 | 2/24/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 607 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 515 | 7/15/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 317 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 306 | 4/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 303 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 265 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 6/27/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 3/17/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 7/18/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.