Best Psychological Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,714 Psychological 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. Psychological game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2024.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Psychological game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,581 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,739 positive reviews and 3,358 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 possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
3. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,603 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,551 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
5. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Before Your Eyes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,136 positive reviews and 292 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 Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before Your Eyes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
6. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,741 positive reviews and 461 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 | 10/13/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2378900 |
7. Ib
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Ib has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,488 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
8. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,275 positive reviews and 2,702 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
9. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,893 positive reviews and 741 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
10. The Test
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,681 positive reviews and 564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2020 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1241510 |
More Psychological Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Psychological games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 139 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 920 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 10/13/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 4/11/2022 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/24/2020 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 393 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 6/2/2023 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/20/2023 | 94 | $16.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). The Coffin of Andy and Leyley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Ib on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). The Test on Steam. Steam Store.