Best Psychological Horror 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 psychological horror games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Psychological Horror games on Steam.

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DRAMAtical Murder Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.

Price 16.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 06 Apr 2021
Dead Seater Explore the halls and travel deeper into the Vincent estate, but beware what lurks there. Father is coming home.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 02 Apr 2021
From The Darkness From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Price -40% 3.41€
Rating 8.6
Release 30 Mar 2021
I Saw Black Clouds After the unexpected death of a close friend, Kristina returns to her hometown looking for answers, only to unearth a string of dark secrets. I Saw Black Clouds is an interactive psychological thriller with supernatural elements and branching storylines.

Price -88% 1.82€
Rating 6.1
Release 30 Mar 2021
Succubus Farm A dungeon escape, action game. Play as a captured human forced to work for demons, but one day you decide to make a mad dash for freedom!

Price -30% 8.74€
Rating 7.2
Release 19 Mar 2021
Saiko no sutoka Saiko No Sutoka is a Horror Survival Game where you as a Protagonist must escape and avoid the crazy yandere girl who wants you dead.

Price -50% 2.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Mar 2021
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Uncover the dark secrets of Wester Drumlins and confront a new evil in a thrilling found-phone mystery from the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA.

Price -60% 2.39€
Rating 8.4
Release 18 Mar 2021
Mundaun Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Price 18.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Mar 2021
Press Ctrl A mind-bending puzzler where your avatar controls another avatar via an in-game keyboard.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 16 Mar 2021
Mitoza It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 05 Mar 2021
Laid-Back Camp - Virtual - Lake Motosu Get a taste of the great outdoors from home in Laid-Back Camp - Virtual -!

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 03 Mar 2021
TAISHO x ALICE episode 3 DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!

Price 16.49€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Mar 2021
The Sinking City Remastered Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Price 39.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Feb 2021
Find Yourself Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Price -70% 1.70€
Rating 8.1
Release 21 Feb 2021
The Shore THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

Price -70% 2.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 19 Feb 2021
Buddy Simulator 1984 Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!

Price -93% 0.56€
Rating 9.0
Release 18 Feb 2021
Enter The Backrooms An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.

Price -35% 6.29€
Rating 8.3
Release 12 Feb 2021
Suicide Countdown: 7 Days Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

Price -50% 1.19€
Rating 7.8
Release 12 Feb 2021
Little Nightmares II Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Price -80% 6.14€
Rating 9.2
Release 10 Feb 2021
Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

Price 1.59€
Rating 9.5
Release 08 Feb 2021
NUTS NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest.

Price -90% 2.45€
Rating 8.3
Release 04 Feb 2021
Firework An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Price -50% 4.09€
Rating 9.6
Release 03 Feb 2021
Cyber Manhunt Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Price -50% 4.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Feb 2021
回门 Way Back Home "Way back home" is a 2D horizontal board horror puzzle game. It takes the Republic of China period from 1905 to 1926 as the background of the times. With a large number of exquisite original paintings, rich playing methods, excellent music and dubbing, delicate script and narrative game style, it creates a strong historical...

Price 6.89€
Rating 6.8
Release 29 Jan 2021