Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play horror games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 16th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play horror games on Steam.
More Games
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 2,364 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
195,923
18,386
2,364
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 1,634 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
1,634
players
3. 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. While seeing 577 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among horror games based on player count.
8.7
65,852
8,556
577
players
4. 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 zombies game. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 26,801 reviews of which 18,844 were positive and 7,957 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 549 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played horror games.
6.9
18,844
7,957
549
players
5. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really. Cats is a clicker, psychological horror and horror game. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 4,574 reviews of which 3,547 were positive and 1,027 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 344 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played horror games.
7.5
3,547
1,027
344
players
6. 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 15,975 reviews of which 14,810 were positive and 1,165 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 296 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played horror games.
9.0
14,810
1,165
296
players
7. 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 296 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played horror games.
8.9
66,753
7,500
296
players
8. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone. PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a multiplayer, horror and survival horror game. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 56,847 reviews of which 44,741 were positive and 12,106 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 223 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played horror games.
7.8
44,741
12,106
223
players
9. 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 199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played horror games.
8.8
27,014
2,983
199
players
10. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. POSTAL is a horror, villain protagonist and psychological horror game. Released on November 14th 1997 has received 11,023 reviews of which 10,023 were positive and 1,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played horror games.
8.8
10,023
1,000
181
players
More Horror & Related Games
Love Horror games? Dive into even more! Our extensive collection is ready to be explored with these easy links. Filter by price, uncover new titles and grab incredible deals to pinpoint your ideal game.