Best Gore 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 gore games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free gore games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Project Warlock II
Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
KIBORG
KIBORG is a relentless rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Post Trauma
Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.
PARANOIA PLACE
PARANOIA PLACE is a 1-3 player online co-op survival horror game. Together or alone, you will need to solve puzzles, find items and run from the bloodthirsty demonic killer.
Look Outside
Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.
PGA TOUR 2K25
Take your best shot at glory in PGA TOUR 2K25! In a 2K-first, compete in three prestigious major tournaments. Personalize your game with expanded MyCAREER, MyPLAYER and Course Designer options. Challenge friends across ranked, casual, and cross-platform multiplayer.
Dark PGT
Dark PGT – A Souls-like game in an alternate universe of future USSR on Unreal Engine 5. You will play the role of alcoholic-schizophrenic experiencing psychological disorders and hallucinations. Travel to a village in 2030 to unravel all its secrets and solve all its problems.
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
The Butterfly Collector
investigate the evidence left by a stalker and kidnapper and track the fate of a college girl. The player advances and watches the plot by clicking to make choices for the heroine at key moments, with different choices leading to different endings.
Slender Threads
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
Sniper Elite: Resistance
Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.
The Headliners
Co-op horror game where you play in teams of 1 to 8 reckless journalists, ready to explore a city overrun by deadly creatures to snap spectacular footage. Your only goal: make the headlines without becoming one.
Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Princess&Blade
A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Butcher's Creek
A first person melee horror game where you use rusty tools to brutalize a gang of serial torturers in the remote Appalachian Forest.
Toaster Arena
Toaster Arena is a first person multiplayer arena shooter where players battle it out on different maps and game modes. Use Advanced movement to traverse obstacles and gain the advantage on the battlefield.
Most played gore games on Steam
Take a look at the top gore games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 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 281,763 reviews of which 277,746 were positive and 4,017 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 gore game, thanks to its 4,641 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
277,746
4,017
4,641
players
2. Killing Floor 2
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem. Killing Floor 2 is a zombies, multiplayer and online co-op game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 126,866 reviews of which 111,325 were positive and 15,541 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 3,443 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among gore games based on player count.
8.7
111,325
15,541
3,443
players
3. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a horror, survival horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 23rd 2017 has received 97,846 reviews of which 93,214 were positive and 4,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,957 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among gore games based on player count.
9.4
93,214
4,632
2,957
players
4. DOOM Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. DOOM Eternal is a fps, action and gore game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 206,026 reviews of which 187,807 were positive and 18,219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,931 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gore games.
9.0
187,807
18,219
1,931
players
5. DOOM
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression. DOOM is a fps, gore and action game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 12th 2016 has received 207,279 reviews of which 198,001 were positive and 9,278 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,372 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gore games.
9.4
198,001
9,278
1,372
players
6. 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 37,125 reviews of which 25,879 were positive and 11,246 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 1,030 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gore games.
6.9
25,879
11,246
1,030
players
7. 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 106,281 reviews of which 93,635 were positive and 12,646 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,029 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played gore games.
8.7
93,635
12,646
1,029
players
8. MORDHAU
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more. MORDHAU is a medieval, multiplayer and first-person game developed and published by Triternion. Released on April 29th 2019 has received 112,200 reviews of which 90,102 were positive and 22,098 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 809 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gore games.
7.9
90,102
22,098
809
players
9. Dead Island 2
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer. Dead Island 2 is a co-op, zombies and first-person game developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 13,375 reviews of which 10,392 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 768 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gore games.
7.6
10,392
2,983
768
players
10. Crime Scene Cleaner
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission. Crime Scene Cleaner is a simulation, crime and gore game developed by President Studio and published by President Studio and PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 14th 2024 has received 22,018 reviews of which 21,567 were positive and 451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 764 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gore games.
9.6
21,567
451
764
players
Best deals on gore games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of gore games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted gore games.
1. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,556 reviews of which 7,021 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for gore category.
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7,021
535
-99%
24.99€
0.49€
2. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior
After the battle is over, someone has to cleanup the mess! Introducing Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior from RuneStorm, a unique crossover mini-game that combines the worlds of Viscera Cleanup Detail and Shadow Warrior. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior is a simulation, gore and first-person game developed by RuneStorm and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 4,434 reviews of which 3,572 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gore games.
7.8
3,572
862
-99%
305.00€
3.05€
3. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a zombies, funny and villain protagonist game developed and published by Aspyr. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 2,286 reviews of which 1,987 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in gore games.
8.3
1,987
299
-98%
19.50€
0.56€
4. Serial Cleaner
Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack! Serial Cleaner is a stealth, action and indie game developed by Draw Distance and published by Curve Games. Released on July 14th 2017 has received 3,770 reviews of which 3,244 were positive and 526 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.3
3,244
526
-98%
14.99€
0.40€
5. Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL! Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope is a vr, action and gore game developed by Croteam VR and published by Devolver Digital and Croteam. Released on September 20th 2017 has received 1,395 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.1
1,180
215
-98%
28.99€
0.58€
6. Maid of Sker
Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe! Maid of Sker is a horror, adventure and action game developed and published by Wales Interactive. Released on July 28th 2020 has received 2,218 reviews of which 1,754 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.6
1,754
464
-98%
24.99€
0.58€
7. GARAGE: Bad Trip
Drug dealer Butch slays hordes of living dead to save a girl. Garage is a bloody topdown shooter inspired by VHS era B-movies. GARAGE: Bad Trip is a gore, action and violent game developed by Zombie Dynamics and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 06th 2018 has received 775 reviews of which 513 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.4
513
262
-98%
14.79€
0.39€
8. Hellbound
Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio! Hellbound is a action, indie and gore game developed and published by Saibot Studios. Released on August 04th 2020 has received 1,424 reviews of which 916 were positive and 508 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.3
916
508
-98%
14.79€
0.42€
9. Outlast 2
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it. Outlast 2 is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 55,500 reviews of which 50,676 were positive and 4,824 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
50,676
4,824
-97%
19.50€
0.65€
10. The Darkness II
An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror. The Darkness II is a fps, action and gore game developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K. Released on February 09th 2012 has received 19,772 reviews of which 18,121 were positive and 1,651 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
18,121
1,651
-97%
29.99€
1.07€
Free gore games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play gore games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play gore games.
1. LET IT DIE
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs! LET IT DIE is a free to play, action and souls-like game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., SUPERTRICK GAMES and Inc. and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America and Inc.. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 5,891 reviews of which 4,404 were positive and 1,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 126 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free gore games on Steam.
7.3
4,404
1,487
126
players
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2. We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]
a game about news cycles, vicious cycles, infinite cycles We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port] is a free to play, violent and gore game developed by Mismatch Studio and Nicky Case (Originally) and published by Mismatch Studio. Released on July 09th 2019 has received 5,882 reviews of which 5,659 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
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5,659
223
21
players
3. Gladio and Glory
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free! Gladio and Glory is a early access, pvp and gore game developed and published by Adi Zhavo. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 4,006 reviews of which 3,640 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.8
3,640
366
16
players
4. Last Year
Enter the nightmarish world of Last Year, where you and four other classmates try to survive, fight back and ultimately escape a horrifying Fiend in this unique horror asymmetric game. Last Year is a action, multiplayer and horror game developed and published by Undaunted Games. Released on December 09th 2019 has received 9,702 reviews of which 5,991 were positive and 3,711 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.1
5,991
3,711
16
players
5. Requiem: Desiderium Mortis
Requiem: Desiderium Mortis is a Free-to-Play MMORPG set in a dark distant world where an event known as the "Thanatos Incident" rendered the world almost unlivable. Create your own biological weapon known as a Temperion and experience the horrors that grip Ethergia. Requiem: Desiderium Mortis is a free to play, massively multiplayer and rpg game developed and published by Gravity Interactive and Inc.. Released on March 04th 2015 has received 903 reviews of which 610 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.5
610
293
15
players
6. RED HOT VENGEANCE
He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed. RED HOT VENGEANCE is a free to play, violent and gore game developed and published by Bros Before Giraffes. Released on July 11th 2019 has received 3,428 reviews of which 3,291 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.2
3,291
137
9
players
7. 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 817 reviews of which 659 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.7
659
158
6
players
8. Hellbound: Survival Mode
FULL GAME NOW AVAILABLE. GO GET IT! This is the Free Survival Mode for Hellbound: a '90s style First Person Shooter, made 30 years later… but just a glimpse of the full game, go check it out! Hellbound: Survival Mode is a free to play, action and gore game developed and published by Saibot Studios. Released on November 22nd 2019 has received 1,923 reviews of which 1,681 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.4
1,681
242
2
players
9. BOMJMAN
BOMJMAN is a hardcore indie shooter, based on the author’s cartoon of the same name, about a hobo-superhero, who punishes evil in the futuristic city, ridden with crime. Evil must be defeated but our hero must answer one question – what for? BOMJMAN is a indie, action and violent game developed and published by Unique Media. Released on December 15th 2020 has received 1,301 reviews of which 1,109 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.1
1,109
192
1
players
10. Armajet
Unique 2.5D multiplayer jetpack combat that unites players around the world in competition. Cross-platform so you can access your progress and play on the go with your mobile device of choice. Updated frequently with new content and features, with good developer responsiveness! Armajet is a action, free to play and violent game developed and published by Super Bit Machine. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 688 reviews of which 585 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.0
585
103
1
players