Most Played Dark Games on Steam
Take a look at the top dark games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more dark titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best dark games.
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1. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck! Buckshot Roulette is a game developed and published by . Released on April 04th 2024 has received 95,541 reviews of which 91,745 were positive and 3,796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dark game, thanks to its 904 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
91,745
3,796
904
players
2. Little Nightmares II
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made. Little Nightmares II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 10th 2021 has received 43,042 reviews of which 40,494 were positive and 2,548 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 592 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dark games based on player count.
9.2
40,494
2,548
592
players
3. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2023 has received 30,157 reviews of which 29,090 were positive and 1,067 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 218 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dark games based on player count.
9.4
29,090
1,067
218
players
4. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. Sally Face - Episode One is a game developed and published by . Released on December 14th 2016 has received 22,561 reviews of which 21,939 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 183 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dark games.
9.5
21,939
622
183
players
5. Cultist Simulator
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories. Cultist Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on May 31st 2018 has received 13,003 reviews of which 10,292 were positive and 2,711 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dark games.
7.8
10,292
2,711
138
players
6. Luto
Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses. Luto is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2025 has received 417 reviews of which 339 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dark games.
7.6
339
78
130
players
7. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2016 has received 27,747 reviews of which 25,444 were positive and 2,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dark games.
9.0
25,444
2,303
127
players
8. Hatred
Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity. Hatred is a game developed and published by . Released on June 01st 2015 has received 22,121 reviews of which 18,412 were positive and 3,709 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dark games.
8.2
18,412
3,709
105
players
9. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. INSIDE is a game developed and published by . Released on July 07th 2016 has received 68,046 reviews of which 65,954 were positive and 2,092 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dark games.
9.5
65,954
2,092
73
players
10. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence. SOMA is a game developed and published by . Released on September 21st 2015 has received 45,365 reviews of which 43,530 were positive and 1,835 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dark games.
9.4
43,530
1,835
65
players
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