Best Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 16,300 Horror games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Horror game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2026.
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1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground holds the #1 spot for "best Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307,318 positive reviews and 4,762 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
2. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!
Wallpaper Engine has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 982,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 963,437 positive reviews and 19,349 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
3. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,034,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,009,131 positive reviews and 25,572 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,043 positive reviews and 1,804 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx on the Steam Deck.
5. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,568 positive reviews and 260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
6. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,257 positive reviews and 1,192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
7. Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 272,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,275 positive reviews and 6,527 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. MiSide
Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?
MiSide has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135,430 positive reviews and 2,981 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,321 positive reviews and 524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
10. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,078 positive reviews and 863 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,095 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 110,057 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,289 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,852 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,602 | 11/16/2004 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 12/11/2024 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 2/14/2020 | 96 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,063 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,414 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,610 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 2/6/2026 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,028 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,678 | 3/24/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,995 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,750 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 890 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). Half-Life: Alyx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 27). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.