Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,189 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 11/17/2024.
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1. Caliber
Caliber is a free-to-play, team-based, tactical third- and first-person shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. Four classes, more than 70 operators with unique abilities and equipment, and various game modes: PvE, PvP and PvPvE.
Caliber holds the #1 spot for "best free Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,653 positive reviews and 4,384 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 |
| Publisher | 1С-777 Limited |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,249 positive reviews and 13,201 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 |
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 6,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,507 positive reviews and 2,432 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
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 has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,515 positive reviews and 1,343 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 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. Homicipher: Trial
Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Homicipher: Trial has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,549 positive reviews and 14 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 | 6/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | 八名木（yatsunagi） |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
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 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 564 positive reviews and 143 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. 死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
死寂（Deathly Stillness） has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,186 positive reviews and 902 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,627 positive reviews and 68 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 |
9. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,294 positive reviews and 188 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 Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/15/2019 |
| Franchise | Hello Neighbor Game |
| Developer | Dynamic Pixels |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 1092720 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,716 positive reviews and 278 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 |
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| 1,261 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 456 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 384 | 7/30/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 367 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 6/1/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 29 | 6/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 11/3/2023 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 10/12/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 9/6/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/29/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/17/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/8/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/30/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/31/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Homicipher: Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 7). Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.