Best Thriller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,693 Thriller 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. Thriller game rankings were last updated on 5/3/2024.
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1. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework holds the #1 spot for "best Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,621 positive reviews and 784 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 not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Thriller 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 |
3. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,044 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Case of the Golden Idol on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.79 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
4. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
STEINS;GATE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,318 positive reviews and 416 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STEINS;GATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2016 |
| Franchise | Science Adventure Series |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 412830 |
5. 死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
死寂（Deathly Stillness） has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,893 positive reviews and 830 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 possible to play 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Homicipher: Prologue
Homicipher is an adventure horror game where you’ll decipher a language, fall in love and escape. Players will face various horrifying men in this strange world. Your aim is to decipher their language and eventually find a way to escape. Meanwhile, a peculiar feeling also starts to bloom.
Homicipher: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,178 positive reviews and 9 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | 八名木（yatsunagi） |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
7. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
The Rewinder has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,075 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | MistyMountainStudio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1161170 |
8. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive
Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.
Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,928 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2019 |
| Developer | scriptwelder |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 611760 |
9. Detention
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Detention has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,438 positive reviews and 460 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/12/2017 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 555220 |
10. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Superliminal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,933 positive reviews and 1,428 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Developer | Pillow Castle |
| Publisher | Pillow Castle |
| Steam App Id | 1049410 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 61 | 2/4/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,334 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 6/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/9/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/11/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/12/2017 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/3/2023 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 210 | 2/10/2021 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 11/2/2022 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/20/2021 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/4/2015 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/31/2020 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2019 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 5/21/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 4/30/2023 | 91 | $9.23 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Homicipher: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Detention on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.