Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,443 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 3/3/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,339 positive reviews and 4,713 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 |
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 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,658 positive reviews and 14,448 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 627 positive reviews and 157 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 |
4. Riichi City × "Akagi: The Genius Who Descended into the Darkness" & "Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Tenhou"
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 × "Akagi: The Genius Who Descended into the Darkness" & "Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Tenhou" has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,653 positive reviews and 1,498 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 × "Akagi: The Genius Who Descended into the Darkness" & "Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Tenhou" 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,430 positive reviews and 2,541 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).
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 1,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,435 positive reviews and 548 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. Mysterious School
"Mysterious School" is a horror game that supports multi player online and single player. Why do girls often cry on campus at midnight? What happened to the once famous No.1 middle school? Take your partner, find out the truth that the young girl has become a zombie, and help the girl reincarnate.
Mysterious School has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 528 positive reviews and 847 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 2/17/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2084940 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,434 positive reviews and 917 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).
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 11,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,988 positive reviews and 5,499 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 3,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,092 positive reviews and 260 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 |
More Free Thriller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Thriller games available on Steam.
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| 2,372 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,198 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 681 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 409 | 9/8/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 370 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 369 | 2/21/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 2/17/2023 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 10/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 12/11/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 18 | 6/3/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/17/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/20/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/6/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/31/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/3/2023 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 6). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 6). Riichi City × "Akagi: The Genius Who Descended into the Darkness" & "Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Tenhou" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 4). Garten of Banban 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Mysterious School on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Garten of Banban on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 4). Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 on Steam. Steam Store.