Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,532 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 4/13/2025.
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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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,662 positive reviews and 14,676 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 |
2. 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 63, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,486 positive reviews and 2,565 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).
3. 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 51, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,747 positive reviews and 1,645 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 |
4. 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 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,497 positive reviews and 4,783 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 649 positive reviews and 161 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 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 |
6. 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 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,808 positive reviews and 685 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 |
7. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
of the Devil has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 812 positive reviews and 9 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 | 2/6/2025 |
| Developer | nth Circle Studios |
| Publisher | nth Circle Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2739630 |
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 2,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,266 positive reviews and 100 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. Garten of Banban
Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…
Garten of Banban has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,046 positive reviews and 5,538 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Garten of Banban on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Euphoric Universe |
| Developer | Euphoric Brothers |
| Publisher | Euphoric Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 2232840 |
10. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,161 positive reviews and 264 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 Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2019 |
| Developer | Dynamic Pixels |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 1092710 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Thriller games available on Steam.
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| 572 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 451 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 325 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 2/21/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 2/6/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 10/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/3/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 13 | 6/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/30/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 10/19/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/17/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/29/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/20/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Garten of Banban 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Garten of Banban on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 on Steam. Steam Store.