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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RAID: World War II
RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.
RUINER
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.
Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!
Eternity Warriors VR
Packed with classical action game essences, high-definition visual, and real-time multiplayer features.
Wo Yao Da 我要大
To play as a tribe warrior and a mysterious weirdo, adventuring in the world of gremlins.
Duck Season
The game of your dreams just dropped, DUCK SEASON, a hunter with ridiculous graphics. Luckily, it's summer vacation and Mom just surprised you with a one day rental of it! Unfortunately, as you binge play it becomes apparent that all is not right with Duck Season...
Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.
Pixel Gladiator
Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.
Tokyo Dark
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
A Robot Named Fight!
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD
Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?
Mothlight
In a world corrupted by Eldritch abominations, Enzo must climb out of the hellish depths of the universe. From the Black Sea to the Planes of Neethan, it is your job to make your pilgrimage back to the Worlds above. In the black hell of this world, only Moths and demons await you.
Raging Loop
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul
AVAILABLE TO PLAY IN NON-VR (KEYBOARD/MOUSE AND CONTROLLER) VR HEADSET NO LONGER REQUIRED.“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE LOST SOUL” immerses you in a terrifying realistic environment with haunting atmosphere, and the need to survive.
Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.
Operation Warcade VR
Relive the experience of playing the classic war arcade in a totally amazing way, thanks to virtual reality and the innovative immersion system that will make it possible for you to travel inside the video game.
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
REDEEMER is a intense Brawler where you will punch, hack and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms and even the environment.
Immortal Planet
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Wrestling Revolution 3D
The original 3D wrestling sim takes you either side of the curtain in one epic shared universe - where you can either take shots in the ring as a wrestler or call the shots backstage as a booker!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 May 03rd 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 gore game, thanks to its 4,797 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
275,133
3,951
4,797
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 126,532 reviews of which 111,048 were positive and 15,484 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,099 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among gore games based on player count.
8.7
111,048
15,484
2,099
players
3. 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 203,103 reviews of which 185,114 were positive and 17,989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,895 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among gore games based on player count.
9.0
185,114
17,989
1,895
players
4. 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. With 1,635 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gore games.
6.9
25,206
10,990
1,635
players
5. 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 1,231 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gore games.
8.7
93,048
12,559
1,231
players
6. 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 204,139 reviews of which 194,947 were positive and 9,192 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,222 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gore games.
9.4
194,947
9,192
1,222
players
7. 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 96,525 reviews of which 91,934 were positive and 4,591 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played gore games.
9.4
91,934
4,591
1,111
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 112,120 reviews of which 90,056 were positive and 22,064 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,091 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gore games.
7.9
90,056
22,064
1,091
players
9. 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. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Gun Interactive. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 20,931 reviews of which 14,446 were positive and 6,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,004 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gore games.
6.8
14,446
6,485
1,004
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 20,936 reviews of which 20,513 were positive and 423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 857 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gore games.
9.6
20,513
423
857
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 May 03rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted gore games.
1. 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 55,116 reviews of which 50,337 were positive and 4,779 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for gore category.
9.0
50,337
4,779
-94%
30.67€
1.84€
2. 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 2,177 reviews of which 1,718 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gore games.
7.6
1,718
459
-94%
23.67€
1.42€
3. 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 126,532 reviews of which 111,048 were positive and 15,484 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in gore games.
8.7
111,048
15,484
-92%
29.13€
2.33€
4. 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 2,262 reviews of which 1,966 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.3
1,966
296
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
5. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Shadow Warrior is a action, fps and swordplay game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on September 26th 2013 has received 26,079 reviews of which 24,007 were positive and 2,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
24,007
2,072
-90%
28.00€
2.80€
6. Shadow Warrior 2
Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Shadow Warrior 2 is a action, gore and looter shooter game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 13th 2016 has received 27,112 reviews of which 23,645 were positive and 3,467 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.6
23,645
3,467
-90%
28.99€
2.89€
7. The Long Reach
At its heart The Long Reach is an adventure game. Closer inspection also reveals it’s a thrilling horror story, flavoured with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a skeptical view on the human psyche. The Long Reach is a adventure, action and indie game developed by Painted Black Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on March 14th 2018 has received 454 reviews of which 382 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.9
382
72
-90%
14.99€
1.49€
8. Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive! Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition is a zombies, co-op and multiplayer game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver. Released on May 31st 2016 has received 11,530 reviews of which 8,230 were positive and 3,300 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.0
8,230
3,300
-90%
20.60€
2.06€
![TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/756530/header.jpg)
9. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]
It may not be stylish, but... Live.Eat or be eaten. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a co-op survival action game that lets you experience the exciting world of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re for yourself. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a action, anime and violent game developed by Three Rings Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 2,401 reviews of which 1,693 were positive and 708 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.9
1,693
708
-90%
49.99€
4.99€
10. Escape Dead Island
Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak. Escape Dead Island is a zombies, adventure and gore game developed by Fatshark and published by Deep Silver. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 1,591 reviews of which 985 were positive and 606 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.1
985
606
-90%
14.70€
1.47€
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 May 03rd 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 5,852 reviews of which 4,372 were positive and 1,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.3
4,372
1,480
92
players
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
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 violent, free to play and gore game developed by Mismatch Studio and Nicky Case (Originally) and published by Mismatch Studio. Released on July 09th 2019 has received 5,707 reviews of which 5,492 were positive and 215 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.
9.3
5,492
215
10
players
3. 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 897 reviews of which 607 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.5
607
290
9
players
4. 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 physics game developed and published by Adi Zhavo. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 3,987 reviews of which 3,623 were positive and 364 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.8
3,623
364
8
players
5. 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 3,409 reviews of which 3,273 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.2
3,273
136
6
players
6. Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition
Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition represents a part of the full product. Get a taste of medieval battles in this free version of the acclaimed historical RTS! 4 SP missions and 17 MP maps are now available to everyone. Challenge friends, AI, or take part in our League that will start in March! Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition is a violent, strategy and gore game developed and published by Destructive Creations. Released on February 06th 2018 has received 752 reviews of which 585 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.4
585
167
5
players
7. 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 9,690 reviews of which 5,984 were positive and 3,706 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.1
5,984
3,706
4
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 free gore games on Steam.
7.6
645
157
3
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 1,291 reviews of which 1,103 were positive and 188 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
1,103
188
1
players
10. The Last Job
What seemed like an easy job, descends into something horrifying. Explore mysterious house, that holds dark secrets, in this first person horror experience. The Last Job is a horror, psychological horror and psychedelic game developed and published by DefinitelyNotScaryGames. Released on December 07th 2022 has received 382 reviews of which 256 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.4
256
126
1
players