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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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
BUTCHER
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Aragami
Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.
Half-Life: A Place in the West
In a devastated America, sinister commandos are kidnapping children and taking them to a hidden city with a mysterious cosmic tower at its heart – a tower that may prove to be humanity’s salvation, or its doom. Join three survivors in this fan-made comic as they attempt to unlock the city’s secrets.
UNLOVED
Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...
Bloody Walls
The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary.
DEAD RISING®
You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!
How to Survive 2
Dead or Alive? Make up your mind, stranger. We don’t like that undead business here in Louisiana…Survive solo or with friends as you look to fulfill your basic needs of food, water and shelter, crafting your own tools and weapons while you secure your camp and face flesh hungry zombies.
Mother Russia Bleeds
An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.
Phantasmagoria
Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.
Attack on Titan / A.O.T. Wings of Freedom
An international hit anime "Attack on Titan" has come to Steam®! Battle is joined between the man-eating Titans and Eren and his companions. Experience the illusion of being in the anime, and controlling the flow of the story. The story from the anime, with a few original twists, is yours to experience!
Worms W.M.D
The worms are back in their most destructive game yet. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever.
UBERMOSH Vol.3
The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh
Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.
Lucius Demake
Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure. Lucius is now killing all the pixels and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it.
Infectonator: Survivors
"Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.
Save Jesus
Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!
CASE: Animatronics
CASE: Animatronics is a truly scary and challenging first-person stealth horror on PC. Control of the police department is in the hands of anonymous hacker. All exits are locked. Electricity is off. Metallic thumps are getting closer. Will you survive, Detective Bishop?
Batman - The Telltale Series
Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.
Ratz Instagib
Shoot first, eat cheese later! Jump into a fast, frenetic and exciting one-hit, one-kill FPS arena shooter with a totally level playing field, tonnes of maps, customisation and a robust map editor!
Bad Rats Show
Bad Rats Show is a physics puzzle game where the rats exact their bloody revenge against their main enemies: the Cats. Solve puzzles in 2D and 3D maps using physics, objects and specially trained Rats. All new Rats and Cats, but with the same classic and questionable Bad Rats humor.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 02nd 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 4,300 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
275,133
3,951
4,300
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 1,806 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
1,806
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 1,745 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
1,745
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 1,668 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
1,668
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 1,397 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
1,397
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 1,251 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
1,251
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 1,207 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
1,207
players
8. 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 1,016 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gore games.
6.8
14,446
6,485
1,016
players
9. 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 955 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gore games.
7.9
90,056
22,064
955
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 847 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
847
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 02nd 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 02nd 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
94
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.5
607
290
11
players
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.3
5,492
215
8
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. 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 #5 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.6
645
157
8
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.1
5,984
3,706
7
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.2
3,273
136
6
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.1
1,103
188
1
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.4
585
167
1
players
10. Traum
Traum is a short, story-driven adventure about a man with a dream. Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news? Traum is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed and published by Ruskatuli. Released on March 19th 2018 has received 376 reviews of which 348 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.5
348
28