Best Psychological Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,183 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 11/28/2024.
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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 26,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,687 positive reviews and 446 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 123,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,828 positive reviews and 3,819 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| 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 18,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,658 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,141 positive reviews and 325 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,701 positive reviews and 160 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,894 positive reviews and 39 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.
7. Mouthwashing
The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Mouthwashing 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 15,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,402 positive reviews and 390 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.69 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 | $11.69 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Wrong Organ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2475490 |
8. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut 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 18,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,890 positive reviews and 479 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
9. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Two enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Buckshot Roulette 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 72,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,660 positive reviews and 2,555 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.54 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Buckshot Roulette on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.54 |
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Mike Klubnika |
| Publisher | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Steam App Id | 2835570 |
10. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow 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 17,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,190 positive reviews and 488 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
More Psychological Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Psychological games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,766 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 4/11/2022 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 539 | 9/26/2024 | 95 | $11.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 326 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,849 | 4/4/2024 | 95 | $2.54 | Steam Charts | |
| 147 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/24/2020 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,837 | 9/30/2017 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 10/13/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Ib on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Buckshot Roulette on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.