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.
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Gloomwood
Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Thymesia
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
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.
Loot River
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
Bloodhunt is a thrilling free-to-play battle royale game set in Prague consumed by a ruthless war between vampire factions. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit to hunt your rivals and dominate the night!
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.
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 June 15th 2025.
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 5,830 reviews of which 4,930 were positive and 900 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.2
4,930
900
79
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 9,840 reviews of which 8,736 were positive and 1,104 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
8,736
1,104
77
players
3. 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 3,621 reviews of which 3,252 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.6
3,252
369
55
players
4. 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 6,113 reviews of which 4,553 were positive and 1,560 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gothic games.
7.3
4,553
1,560
40
players
5. 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 4,638 reviews of which 4,120 were positive and 518 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.6
4,120
518
37
players
6. 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 5,103 reviews of which 4,836 were positive and 267 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gothic games.
9.1
4,836
267
30
players
7. 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 6,613 reviews of which 6,403 were positive and 210 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played gothic games.
9.4
6,403
210
8
players
8. 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 698 reviews of which 529 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gothic games.
7.2
529
169
4
players
9. 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 480 reviews of which 452 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gothic games.
8.7
452
28
2
players
10. HeXen II
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives. HeXen II is a action, fps and classic game developed by Raven Software and published by id Software. Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 552 reviews of which 438 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gothic games.
7.5
438
114
1
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 June 15th 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 5,830 reviews of which 4,930 were positive and 900 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for gothic category.
8.2
4,930
900
-97%
29.99€
1.19€
2. 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 698 reviews of which 529 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gothic games.
7.2
529
169
-94%
14.99€
0.93€
3. Belladonna
Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation. Belladonna is a point & click, adventure and indie game developed by Neckbolt and published by Plug In Digital and Dear Villagers. Released on February 27th 2015 has received 761 reviews of which 545 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in gothic games.
6.9
545
216
-90%
5.69€
0.57€
4. 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 3,026 reviews of which 2,645 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for gothic games.
8.4
2,645
381
-78%
2.99€
0.66€
5. 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 480 reviews of which 452 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 71% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for gothic games.
8.7
452
28
-71%
29.99€
8.94€
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 June 15th 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 6,613 reviews of which 6,403 were positive and 210 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
6,403
210
8
players