Best Psychological Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,861 Psychological 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. Psychological Horror game rankings were last updated on 4/12/2025.
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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 Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276,012 positive reviews and 3,972 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,248 positive reviews and 1,673 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,376 positive reviews and 193 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,175 positive reviews and 1,084 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
5. 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 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,362 positive reviews and 2,123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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).
6. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,765 positive reviews and 898 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
7. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,911 positive reviews and 4,117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,274 positive reviews and 783 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,732 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 349 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,457 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 713 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,026 | 12/11/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 224 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,590 | 3/23/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,504 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 733 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,904 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,086 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 678 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,665 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 7/28/2014 | 96 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Resident Evil 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.