Best Blood games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated blood games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free blood games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Price -31% 27.69€
Rating 6.4
Release 17 Apr 2025

The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Price 28.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 05 Dec 2024

PAPERHEAD EP.0

In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Nov 2024

Red Dead Redemption

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Price 49.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 29 Oct 2024

KILL KNIGHT

KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

Price -20% 11.90€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Oct 2024

Gori: Cuddly Carnage

Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!

Price 21.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 29 Aug 2024

Fallen Aces

The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Price 12.79€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Jun 2024

Chambers: The Outlaw

Take a bite of GETTING CHAMBERED in the Wild West: improvise to survive. Feed and take care of your horses. Open World with warring factions. Skills and upgrades: catch bullets, eat hats, summon bears. Revolver Monsters!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 10 May 2024

Buckshot Roulette

Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

Price -17% 2.49€
Rating 9.5
Release 04 Apr 2024

Skelethrone: The Prey

This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 14 Mar 2024

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Price 24.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 27 Feb 2024

Ultimate Ragdoll Game

Ultimate Ragdoll Game is a Sandbox game without any limits. Have fun with ragdolls available in Steam Workshop and build your very own constructions using wide variety of blocks.

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 26 Jan 2024

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Jan 2024

FUCK STALIN

Avenge millions of innocent victims and inflict brutal violence on the communist dictator Joseph Stalin using a wide range of torture tools thanks to the blessing of the free market.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 12 Jan 2024

LASERS

LASERS is a brutally hard multiplayer game about surviving deadly laser mazes. Only one player can win. Will it be you?

Price 2.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 11 Jan 2024

Revenge Of The Colon

Revenge of the colon is a story driven, single-player, atmospheric, body horror game with multiple endings. Perform colonoscopies on five patients and discover the horrors concealed deep within them. PS1 horror style!

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.0
Release 22 Dec 2023

Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.5
Release 14 Dec 2023

Pinball M

Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 30 Nov 2023

The Last Faith

A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions at your disposal. Let nothing stand in your way.

Price -55% 12.10€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Nov 2023

Laika: Aged Through Blood

Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.

Price -48% 10.37€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Oct 2023

Mortal Kombat 1

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

Price -71% 14.25€
Rating 6.9
Release 19 Sep 2023

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Price -36% 12.50€
Rating 6.8
Release 18 Aug 2023

STANDBOX

STANDBOX is a single-player physics sandbox about bullying a ragdoll. Shoot him, push him, watch him get back up until he doesn't.

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Aug 2023

Bloodhound

Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

Price 12.79€
Rating 6.5
Release 18 Jul 2023

Most played blood games on Steam

Take a look at the top blood games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. People Playground

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 279,084 reviews of which 275,133 were positive and 3,951 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played blood game, thanks to its 3,904 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
275,133
3,951

3,904
players

2. ULTRAKILL

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 163,757 reviews of which 160,042 were positive and 3,715 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 3,005 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among blood games based on player count.
9.6
160,042
3,715

3,005
players

3. Mortal Kombat 1

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting, action and gore game developed by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on September 19th 2023 has received 36,196 reviews of which 25,206 were positive and 10,990 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,479 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among blood games based on player count.
6.9
25,206
10,990

1,479
players

4. Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. Mortal Kombat 11 is a fighting, gore and violent game developed by NetherRealm Studios, QLOC and Shiver and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on April 23rd 2019 has received 105,607 reviews of which 93,048 were positive and 12,559 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 969 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played blood games.
8.7
93,048
12,559

969
players

5. Paint the Town Red

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down. Paint the Town Red is a gore, blood and action game developed and published by South East Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 29,328 reviews of which 28,124 were positive and 1,204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played blood games.
9.4
28,124
1,204

144
players

6. Mutilate-a-Doll 2

A highly customizable virtual stressball and physics sandbox about mutilating ragdolls in various ways using an overwhelming amount of weapons and tools. Mutilate-a-Doll 2 is a sandbox, gore and simulation game developed and published by Rava Games. Released on March 01st 2019 has received 1,736 reviews of which 1,620 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played blood games.
8.9
1,620
116

15
players

7. Project Warlock

Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses. Project Warlock is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Buckshot Software and published by Retrovibe and gaming company. Released on December 06th 2018 has received 5,209 reviews of which 4,544 were positive and 665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played blood games.
8.4
4,544
665

9
players

8. Pinball M

Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life. Pinball M is a pinball, horror and simulation game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 802 reviews of which 645 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played blood games.
7.6
645
157

7
players

9. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage

Tragedy! Santa; the toy giving folk-hero, and purveyor of fine Christmas goods, has had enough. Endless requests from greedy children wanting more and more every year, tax increases, pressure from elf unions, bills, reindeer! Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage is a simulation, gore and co-op game developed and published by RuneStorm. Released on December 13th 2013 has received 5,772 reviews of which 5,271 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played blood games.
8.8
5,271
501

6
players

10. Colt Canyon

Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits. Colt Canyon is a western, blood and action roguelike game developed by Retrific and published by Headup. Released on June 16th 2020 has received 1,659 reviews of which 1,469 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played blood games.
8.4
1,469
190

6
players

Best deals on blood games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of blood games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted blood games.

1. Colt Canyon

Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits. Colt Canyon is a western, blood and action roguelike game developed by Retrific and published by Headup. Released on June 16th 2020 has received 1,659 reviews of which 1,469 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for blood category.
8.4
1,469
190

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

2. Mortal Kombat 1

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting, action and gore game developed by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on September 19th 2023 has received 36,196 reviews of which 25,206 were positive and 10,990 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 71% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in blood games.
6.9
25,206
10,990

-71% 49.14€ 14.25€

3. Lamentum

Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century. Lamentum is a survival horror, blood and exploration game developed by Obscure Tales and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on August 27th 2021 has received 715 reviews of which 630 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 68% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in blood games.
8.3
630
85

-68% 16.19€ 5.18€

4. ULTRAKILL

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 163,757 reviews of which 160,042 were positive and 3,715 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for blood games.
9.6
160,042
3,715

-50% 24.22€ 12.11€

Free blood games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play blood games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play blood games.

1. Pinball M

Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life. Pinball M is a pinball, horror and simulation game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 802 reviews of which 645 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free blood games on Steam.
7.6
645
157

7
players

2. Blood Spear

Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies. Blood Spear is a violent, indie and blood game developed and published by Blood Spear Dev. Released on August 13th 2021 has received 2,198 reviews of which 2,100 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free blood games on Steam.
9.1
2,100
98

1
players

3. 8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game

8Bit Fiesta brings everything you need to the table with its action packed local multiplayer mayhem including a built in drinking game! Choose between a ton of characters and challenge your friends and prove yourself worthy the title "King of the Fiesta". 8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game is a party game, 4 player local and split screen game developed by Linus Fredriksson and published by Frozen Dev. Released on September 30th 2016 has received 640 reviews of which 591 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free blood games on Steam.
8.6
591
49

1
players