Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,598 Thriller 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 Thriller game rankings were last updated on 4/30/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,792 positive reviews and 16,706 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
2. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you.
Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,753 positive reviews and 5,484 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 Caliber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2023 |
| Franchise | 1C Game Studios |
| Developer | 1C Game Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
3. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!
Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,532 positive reviews and 2,954 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Riichi City - Japanese Mahjong
Riichi City is a competitive urban-style Anime mahjong game, featuring beginner-friendly mahjong tutorials, Ranked Matches and tournaments crowded with masters! Spice up the experience with our ACG characters voiced by famous CVs, and attractive items and decorations! Set off for Riichi City now!
Riichi City - Japanese Mahjong has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,182 positive reviews and 2,347 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Riichi City - Japanese Mahjong on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/8/2022 |
| Developer | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1954420 |
5. Poker Fate - Anime Girls Texas Hold'em
Poker Fate is an anime-style Texas Hold'em game featuring beautiful heroines. It combines easy-to-learn tutorials for beginners, high-stakes duels for top players, and a variety of thrilling tournaments. Join now and uncover the cards of your destiny with us!
Poker Fate - Anime Girls Texas Hold'em has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Poker Fate - Anime Girls Texas Hold'em on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/4/2026 |
| Developer | ©7 Points Digital Tech Limited |
| Publisher | ©7 Points Digital Tech Limited |
| Steam App Id | 4042800 |
6. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens!
Romance Club - Stories I Play has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 791 positive reviews and 213 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 Romance Club - Stories I Play on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
| Developer | Your Story Interactive |
| Publisher | Your Story Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2433470 |
7. Operation: Tango - Friend Pass
Download the Friend Pass and play for free with a friend who owns the full Operation: Tango game. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
Operation: Tango - Friend Pass has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,907 positive reviews and 312 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 Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/28/2020 |
| Developer | Clever Plays |
| Publisher | Clever Plays |
| Steam App Id | 1377150 |
8. Fish
It is a clicker game where you feed the fish. Click on the screen to feed the fish. You can get new fish every 3 hours.
Fish has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
9. Garten of Banban 0
Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are…
Garten of Banban 0 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,876 positive reviews and 1,174 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 2/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Euphoric Universe |
| Developer | Euphoric Brothers |
| Publisher | Euphoric Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 3300410 |
10. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,373 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/20/2024 |
| Developer | NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. |
| Publisher | NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2762230 |
More Free Thriller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Thriller games available on Steam.
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| 3,206 | 10/12/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,211 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 676 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 408 | 9/8/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 1/4/2026 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 8/8/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 2/21/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 10/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/6/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 2/17/2023 | 38 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 11/30/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/10/2019 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 10/31/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/15/2025 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Riichi City - Japanese Mahjong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Poker Fate - Anime Girls Texas Hold'em on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Fish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Garten of Banban 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.