Best Gothic 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 gothic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free gothic games are available at the bottom of the page.
Filters & Lists
Seventh Lair
Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.
You Will (Not) Remain
You must stay in your apartment as the city around you falls to an Eldritch horror.
Wytchwood
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
The Black Heart
The Black Heart is a VS 2d fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, where 6 creatures face each other in cruel battles with gothic aesthetic.
Rogue Lords
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.
Castlevania Advance Collection
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
Erannorth Chronicles
Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.
Lost in Random™
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Blood Spear
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.
When The Night Comes
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
Anima : The Reign of Darkness
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
Dinner with an Owl
Break the puzzling spell of your eccentric host! Dinner with an Owl: A short surreal point and click adventure.
Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!
The Little Red Lie
2D side scrolling, adventure, horror game where you avoid monsters and solve puzzles.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
At Dead Of Night
At Dead Of Night is part horror film, part horror game and part ghost hunt. It blends live-action and graphics to create a unique immersive horror experience like no other.
Amnesia: Rebirth
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.Most played gothic games on Steam
Take a look at the top gothic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Nunholy
In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey? Nunholy is a female protagonist and action roguelike game developed and published by Chowbie. Released on January 16th 2025 has received 3,391 reviews of which 3,052 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.7
3,052
339
71
players
2. Risen
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage. Risen is a rpg, open world and gothic game developed by Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic and published by THQ Nordic. Released on October 02nd 2009 has received 9,781 reviews of which 8,679 were positive and 1,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.6
8,679
1,102
48
players
3. Risen 3 - Titan Lords
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world. Risen 3 - Titan Lords is a rpg, open world and gothic game developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. Released on August 13th 2014 has received 6,098 reviews of which 4,538 were positive and 1,560 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played gothic games.
7.3
4,538
1,560
32
players
4. The House in Fata Morgana
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity. The House in Fata Morgana is a visual novel, story rich and gothic game developed by NOVECT and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 13th 2016 has received 4,975 reviews of which 4,718 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gothic games.
9.1
4,718
257
30
players
5. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain... Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a action, adventure and vampire game developed by MercurySteam and published by KONAMI. Released on February 25th 2014 has received 5,791 reviews of which 4,904 were positive and 887 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.2
4,904
887
25
players
6. Lost in Random™
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice. Lost in Random™ is a adventure, action and action-adventure game developed by Zoink and Thunderful and published by Electronic Arts. Released on September 10th 2021 has received 4,507 reviews of which 4,006 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.6
4,006
501
9
players
7. DEMON'S TILT
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements. DEMON'S TILT is a pinball, indie and action game developed by WIZNWAR and FLARB LLC and published by FLARB LLC. Released on December 13th 2019 has received 905 reviews of which 854 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.9
854
51
8
players
8. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game developed and published by LWMedia. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,558 reviews of which 6,354 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gothic games.
9.4
6,354
204
7
players
9. Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi
It is a misty evening in the year of our lord 1912. The Pattersons, a poor but proud aristocratic family of the British nobility, and some of their closest friends, arrive at the castle Malachi residence of a wealthy Romanian Count. Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi is a horror, vampire and action game developed by Idol FX and published by Funbox Media Ltd. Released on March 06th 2014 has received 3,006 reviews of which 2,626 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.4
2,626
380
2
players
10. My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators. My Lovely Wife is a fantasy, gothic and atmospheric game developed by GameChanger Studio and Toge Productions and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on June 08th 2022 has received 697 reviews of which 527 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gothic games.
7.2
527
170
2
players
Best deals on gothic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of gothic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted gothic games.
1. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain... Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a action, adventure and vampire game developed by MercurySteam and published by KONAMI. Released on February 25th 2014 has received 5,791 reviews of which 4,904 were positive and 887 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 81% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for gothic category.
8.2
4,904
887
-81%
19.89€
3.78€
2. Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi
It is a misty evening in the year of our lord 1912. The Pattersons, a poor but proud aristocratic family of the British nobility, and some of their closest friends, arrive at the castle Malachi residence of a wealthy Romanian Count. Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi is a horror, vampire and action game developed by Idol FX and published by Funbox Media Ltd. Released on March 06th 2014 has received 3,006 reviews of which 2,626 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 61% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gothic games.
8.4
2,626
380
-61%
3.03€
1.18€
3. The 7th Guest VR
The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest VR is a adventure, vr and puzzle game developed and published by Vertigo Games. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 467 reviews of which 439 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 60% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in gothic games.
8.7
439
28
-60%
30.03€
12.01€
4. DEMON'S TILT
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements. DEMON'S TILT is a pinball, indie and action game developed by WIZNWAR and FLARB LLC and published by FLARB LLC. Released on December 13th 2019 has received 905 reviews of which 854 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 45% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for gothic games.
8.9
854
51
-45%
16.79€
9.23€
Free gothic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play gothic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play gothic games.
1. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game developed and published by LWMedia. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,558 reviews of which 6,354 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free gothic games on Steam.
9.4
6,354
204
7
players