Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,290 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 1/17/2026.
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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 85. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,436 positive reviews and 15,233 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. Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2
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 × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,060 positive reviews and 2,122 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 × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 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 |
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 8,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,290 positive reviews and 2,875 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,434 positive reviews and 5,327 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. 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 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,811 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/6/2025 |
| Developer | nth Circle Studios |
| Publisher | nth Circle Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2739630 |
6. 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 48, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 33 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 762 positive reviews and 189 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 |
8. Poker Fate - ACG 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 - ACG Texas Hold'em has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 51 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 - ACG 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 |
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 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,687 positive reviews and 1,039 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. Dreamland
Welcome to Dreamland! A town which hosts the wildest college spring break activities filled with hot girls, parties and sex. However, if you look close enough, you'll discover that Dreamland also hides a dark and horrifying mystery which haunts you and your friends...
Dreamland has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,524 positive reviews and 440 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dreamland on the Steam Deck.
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| 733 | 10/12/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 278 | 9/8/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 8/8/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 1/4/2026 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 2/21/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 10/31/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 10/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/6/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 11/20/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 11/30/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/17/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/16/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Fish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Poker Fate - ACG Texas Hold'em on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Garten of Banban 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Dreamland on Steam. Steam Store.