Best Lovecraftian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 819 Lovecraftian 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. Lovecraftian game rankings were last updated on 4/11/2024.
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1. The Room 4: Old Sins
The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?
The Room 4: Old Sins holds the #1 spot for "best Lovecraftian game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,061 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Room 4: Old Sins on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 1361320 |
2. The Room
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,014 positive reviews and 575 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2014 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 288160 |
3. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,442 positive reviews and 82 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
4. The Room Two
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
The Room Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,839 positive reviews and 404 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 possible to play The Room Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2016 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 425580 |
5. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Phasmophobia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 673,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 646,604 positive reviews and 26,913 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
6. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,056 positive reviews and 556 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
7. CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
CULTIC has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,657 positive reviews and 86 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Jasozz Games |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1684930 |
8. Slay the Princess
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,893 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
9. SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,440 positive reviews and 528 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
10. Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Lovecraftian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,549 positive reviews and 165 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2022 |
| Developer | Miro Haverinen |
| Publisher | Miro Haverinen |
| Steam App Id | 2171440 |
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 | 31 | 2/11/2021 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 7/28/2014 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 7/5/2016 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,545 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 10/27/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/20/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 4/24/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/26/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/13/2018 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). The Room 4: Old Sins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). The Room Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Slay the Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). SIGNALIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.