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Check out the top 10 free-to-play horror games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 06th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play horror games on Steam.
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1. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape. SCP: Secret Laboratory is a multiplayer, horror and first-person game. Released on December 29th 2017 has received 214,309 reviews of which 195,923 were positive and 18,386 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played horror game, thanks to its 1,630 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
195,923
18,386
1,630
players
2. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, singleplayer and puzzle game. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 715 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among horror games based on player count.
8.4
84,113
14,801
715
players
3. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner. Dead Frontier 2 is a multiplayer, survival horror and horror game. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 28,450 reviews of which 19,630 were positive and 8,820 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 467 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among horror games based on player count.
6.8
19,630
8,820
467
players
4. Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness. Cry of Fear is a horror, multiplayer and psychological horror game. Released on April 25th 2013 has received 74,408 reviews of which 65,852 were positive and 8,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 381 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played horror games.
8.7
65,852
8,556
381
players
5. No More Room in Hell
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare. No More Room in Hell is a zombies, multiplayer and survival game. Released on October 31st 2013 has received 74,253 reviews of which 66,753 were positive and 7,500 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 273 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played horror games.
8.9
66,753
7,500
273
players
6. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time? We Were Here is a co-op, escape room and puzzle game. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,997 reviews of which 27,014 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 165 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played horror games.
8.8
27,014
2,983
165
players
7. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really. Cats is a incremental, psychological horror and horror game. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 4,978 reviews of which 3,931 were positive and 1,047 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 133 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played horror games.
7.7
3,931
1,047
133
players
8. Ultimate Custom Night
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties! Ultimate Custom Night is a horror, singleplayer and difficult game. Released on June 27th 2018 has received 62,873 reviews of which 59,101 were positive and 3,772 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played horror games.
9.2
59,101
3,772
128
players
9. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play! Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a horror, stealth and retro game. Released on October 21st 2022 has received 17,598 reviews of which 16,274 were positive and 1,324 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played horror games.
9.0
16,274
1,324
91
players
10. Coin
Coin is a clicker game Coin is a incremental, psychological horror and simulation game. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 468 reviews of which 314 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played horror games.
6.4
314
154
84
players
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