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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Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
Welcome to Mega-City One, a city of over 400 million people - every one of them a potential criminal. It is the third decade of the 22nd Century, unemployment is widespread, boredom is universal and only the Judges can prevent total anarchy. Empowered to dispense instant justice, they are Judge, Jury and Executioner all in one.
Dark Sector
A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
Dystopia
Dystopia is a cyberpunk game with tense combat situations in a high-tech world spanned by computer networks. Playing as either Punk mercenaries, or Corporate security forces, the player will fight through the physical world to gain access, via jack-in terminals, to cyberspace.
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.
Dead Space (2008)
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.
Zombie Panic! Source
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
Abe's peaceful retirement was shattered when visited by a vision from the Mudokon Spirit Guides. Abe™ learned the Magog Cartel was mining Necrum, the sacred Mudokon city of the dead, to collect bones to make super-addictive SoulStorm Brew.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.
Cold Fear™
In a ferocious Arctic storm, distress signals are sent from a mysterious Russian whaler. As leading Coast Guard veteran Tom Hansen, you board to investigate and discover unthinkable horrors lurking beneath the ship's bloodstained decks.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.
Act of War: Direct Action
Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.
Act of War: High Treason
The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed game Act of War: Direct Action picks up where the techno-thriller left off. On the eve of the U.S. Presidential elections, simultaneous terrorist attacks hit both candidates. Clues point to corrupt elements within the U.S.
Frontlines™: Fuel of War™
Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ is an open-world First Person Shooter set on the frontlines of tomorrow. In a world ravaged by a global energy crisis, environmental decay, and economic depression, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the Western Coalition Army on an epic crusade against the Red Star Alliance to control the last of...
Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.
Painkiller Overdose
The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.
Quake III Arena
The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.
Quake II
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
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 20th 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 4,320 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
277,746
4,017
4,320
players
2. 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 2,778 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among gore games based on player count.
9.4
93,214
4,632
2,778
players
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 126,866 reviews of which 111,325 were positive and 15,541 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,602 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among gore games based on player count.
8.7
111,325
15,541
2,602
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 1,543 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
1,543
players
5. 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 1,151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gore games.
6.9
25,879
11,246
1,151
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 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 1,043 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gore games.
9.4
198,001
9,278
1,043
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 936 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
936
players
8. 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 856 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gore games.
9.6
21,567
451
856
players
9. Blasphemous
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and souls-like game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on September 10th 2019 has received 51,484 reviews of which 46,393 were positive and 5,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 840 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gore games.
8.9
46,393
5,091
840
players
10. Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies. Blade and Sorcery is a vr, swordplay and moddable game developed and published by WarpFrog. Released on June 17th 2024 has received 57,485 reviews of which 55,566 were positive and 1,919 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 730 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gore games.
9.5
55,566
1,919
730
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 20th 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.
9
7,021
535
-99%
24.99€
0.49€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gore games.
8.1
1,180
215
-99%
28.99€
0.57€
3. 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 #3 best deal in gore games.
7.8
3,572
862
-99%
305.00€
3.05€
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 2,286 reviews of which 1,987 were positive and 299 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
1,987
299
-98%
19.50€
0.56€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.6
1,754
464
-98%
24.99€
0.50€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.4
513
262
-98%
14.79€
0.39€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
50,676
4,824
-97%
19.50€
0.62€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
18,121
1,651
-97%
29.99€
1.06€
9. 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. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.7
111,325
15,541
-97%
27.99€
0.87€
10. 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 27,230 reviews of which 23,758 were positive and 3,472 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.6
23,758
3,472
-97%
28.99€
1.12€
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 20th 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 112 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
112
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.
9.3
5,659
223
19
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 4,009 reviews of which 3,641 were positive and 368 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
3,641
368
8
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
8
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
7
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
6
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
4
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.5
348
28
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.4
1,681
242
10. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】
-"Do you believe the actuality now?" When the SCP Foundation moves, you will be a witness of {Project MA-13}. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】 is a free to play, gore and violent game developed by Stoner Tomohito and published by GESTALT-§. Released on May 04th 2018 has received 366 reviews of which 329 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.3
329
37