Free Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,261 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 12/12/2024.
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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,915 positive reviews and 4,455 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 307950 |
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 6,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,390 positive reviews and 2,447 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. 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 42, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 464 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
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 2,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,550 positive reviews and 1,368 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,020 positive reviews and 13,232 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 |
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 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 603 positive reviews and 143 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,586 positive reviews and 15 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 | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
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 21,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,322 positive reviews and 903 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,777 positive reviews and 73 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 |
10. The Maze Survivor : First Entrants
"The Maze Survivor: First Entrants" is a free online survival horror game that supports 1-4 players. You lost your memory and woke up in the center of a maze! The maze is full of monsters and traps. Find a way out of the maze through exploration, puzzle solving and cooperation!
The Maze Survivor : First Entrants has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" 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 | 12/31/2024 (In 19 Days) |
| Developer | 崔资坦独立游戏工作室 |
| Publisher | 崔资坦独立游戏工作室 |
| Steam App Id | 3322850 |
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| 747 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 663 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 2/17/2023 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 326 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 10/13/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/31/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 12/31/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 11/3/2023 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 18 | 6/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/10/2019 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/17/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/12/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/31/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Mysterious School on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Homicipher: Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). The Maze Survivor : First Entrants on Steam. Steam Store.