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, lists of the most played, top deals and best free psychological horror games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Need For Drink
“Need For Drink” is a casual multiplayer game about competition between the spouses: a drunkard husband and his brawler wife.
Call of Duty®: WWII
Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation.
Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.
Organ Quarter
Organ Quarter is a VR survival horror game built from the ground-up for hand-tracked virtual reality. Explore labyrinthine environments, engage in tense combat, carefully manage your resources and solve horrifying puzzles in this homage to the slow, methodical survival horror experiences of the '90s
Hide and Shriek
Scare or be scared in this FREE adrenaline-pumping multiplayer game full of hijinks and mischief! Set traps, cast spells, and scare the living hell out of your opponent to win!
The Evil Within 2
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
Press X to Not Die
A ridiculous live-action B-movie adventure you will never forget! You wake up to find your town in chaos. Everyone has gone crazy and is just attacking each other! A cryptic message is the secret to survival-- Press X to not die!
Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
SORE
Mystical puzzle quest game in a gloomy minimalism style will tell you a story of a person who's got himself into a camera, and from which there is no way out it seems. Experimental gameplay diluted with a pinch of a philosophy, that's what SORE is.
The Norwood Suite
Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Caligo
Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.
The Coma: Recut
You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.
ECHO
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
Duck Season
The game of your dreams just dropped, DUCK SEASON, a hunter with ridiculous graphics. Luckily, it's summer vacation and Mom just surprised you with a one day rental of it! Unfortunately, as you binge play it becomes apparent that all is not right with Duck Season...
HIVESWAP: ACT 1
A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.
The Land of Pain
The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.
Tokyo Dark
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Most played psychological horror games on Steam
Take a look at the top psychological horror games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 17th 2025.
1. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can. Phasmophobia is a horror, online co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Kinetic Games. Released on September 18th 2020 has received 768,779 reviews of which 736,611 were positive and 32,168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played psychological horror game, thanks to its 11,332 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
736,611
32,168
11,332
players
2. The Outlast Trials
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same? The Outlast Trials is a horror, multiplayer and co-op game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 66,956 reviews of which 62,533 were positive and 4,423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 2,580 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among psychological horror games based on player count.
9.2
62,533
4,423
2,580
players
3. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious. Crab Game is a psychological horror, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Dani. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 152,433 reviews of which 139,538 were positive and 12,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,065 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among psychological horror games based on player count.
9.0
139,538
12,895
2,065
players
4. SILENT HILL 2
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2. SILENT HILL 2 is a psychological horror, horror and survival horror game developed by Bloober Team SA and published by KONAMI. Released on October 07th 2024 has received 43,049 reviews of which 41,028 were positive and 2,021 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,620 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.4
41,028
2,021
1,620
players
5. Gorilla Tag
Run, jump, and climb using only your hands. Play tag or infection with people online. Run away from the infected players, or outmaneuver the survivors to catch them. Embrace your inner ape. Gorilla Tag is a vr, psychological horror and multiplayer game developed and published by Another Axiom Inc.. Released on January 01st 2023 has received 71,163 reviews of which 64,966 were positive and 6,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 958 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
64,966
6,197
958
players
6. Escape the Backrooms
Escape the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Traverse through eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other danger to try and escape. Free content updates with new levels and game modes keep the community rewarded. Escape the Backrooms is a horror, multiplayer and online co-op game developed and published by Fancy Games. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 102,529 reviews of which 93,330 were positive and 9,199 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 933 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
93,330
9,199
933
players
7. Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation is a management, difficult and psychological horror game developed and published by ProjectMoon. Released on April 09th 2018 has received 43,932 reviews of which 41,213 were positive and 2,719 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 685 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.2
41,213
2,719
685
players
8. ANEURISM IV
A dystopian simulator where your choices shape a decaying city. Join other players to protect the metropolis from ruin, hasten its downfall, or simply work in the factories. With no set goals or rules, every action has consequences in a world teetering on the brink. ANEURISM IV is a dystopian , immersive sim and psychological horror game developed and published by Vellocet. Released on March 11th 2025 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,363 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 661 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.4
2,363
340
661
players
9. Backrooms: Escape Together
A visually lifelike co-op horror for 1-6 people. Journey through 9 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms. Backrooms: Escape Together is a multiplayer, horror and psychological horror game developed and published by Triiodide Studios. Released on October 18th 2022 has received 22,769 reviews of which 19,915 were positive and 2,854 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 621 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.6
19,915
2,854
621
players
10. Borderless Gaming
Borderless Gaming: Seamlessly play games in borderless-fullscreen mode for uninterrupted gaming and effortless multitasking. Borderless Gaming is a utilities, software and 2d game developed by AndrewMD5 and published by Codeusa and viorae. Released on July 23rd 2015 has received 3,933 reviews of which 3,300 were positive and 633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 519 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.1
3,300
633
519
players
Best deals on psychological horror games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of psychological horror games available on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted psychological horror games.
1. In Sound Mind
In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind. In Sound Mind is a horror, psychological horror and story rich game developed by We Create Stuff and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 5,812 reviews of which 5,535 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for psychological horror category.
9.2
5,535
277
-99%
29.99€
0.50€
2. Stirring Abyss
Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. Stirring Abyss is a lovecraftian, underwater and rpg game developed by Sleepy Sentry and K-Project and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 413 reviews of which 366 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in psychological horror games.
8.2
366
47
-99%
24.50€
0.42€
3. Alone in the Dark
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game. Alone in the Dark is a psychological horror, lovecraftian and horror game developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic. Released on March 20th 2024 has received 3,567 reviews of which 2,821 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in psychological horror games.
7.7
2,821
746
-99%
39.99€
0.40€
4. Ad Infinitum
When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity? Ad Infinitum is a horror, action and psychological horror game developed by Hekate and published by Nacon. Released on September 14th 2023 has received 934 reviews of which 750 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.6
750
184
-99%
34.99€
0.67€
5. Tormented Souls
Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital. Tormented Souls is a survival horror, horror and puzzle game developed by Dual Effect and Abstract Digital and published by PQube. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 6,089 reviews of which 5,544 were positive and 545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
8.8
5,544
545
-98%
19.99€
0.45€
6. The Town of Light
12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world. The Town of Light is a exploration, psychological and female protagonist game developed by LKA and published by LKA and Wired Productions. Released on February 26th 2016 has received 2,658 reviews of which 2,111 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.7
2,111
547
-98%
18.99€
0.45€
7. GET EVEN
Take a deep breath... Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of you memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment. GET EVEN is a action, psychological horror and mystery game developed by The Farm 51 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 20th 2017 has received 1,739 reviews of which 1,315 were positive and 424 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.3
1,315
424
-98%
29.99€
0.84€
8. Outlast 2
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it. Outlast 2 is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 55,500 reviews of which 50,676 were positive and 4,824 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
9.0
50,676
4,824
-97%
19.50€
0.64€
9. The Chant
A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror. The Chant is a survival horror, psychological horror and horror game developed by Brass Token and published by Prime Matter. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 996 reviews of which 781 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.5
781
215
-97%
24.99€
0.90€
10. Remothered: Tormented Fathers
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame Remothered: Tormented Fathers is a action, horror and female protagonist game developed and published by Stormind Games. Released on January 30th 2018 has received 2,195 reviews of which 1,627 were positive and 568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.2
1,627
568
-97%
19.99€
0.79€
Free psychological horror games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play psychological horror games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play psychological horror games.
1. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious. Crab Game is a psychological horror, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Dani. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 152,433 reviews of which 139,538 were positive and 12,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,065 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.0
139,538
12,895
2,065
players
2. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really. Cats is a clicker, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by 100 Cozy Games and Cats. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 4,162 reviews of which 3,242 were positive and 920 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 481, this psychological horror game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free psychological horror games on Steam.
7.6
3,242
920
481
players
3. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 210,717 reviews of which 203,247 were positive and 7,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 441, this psychological horror game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.5
203,247
7,470
441
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, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Team Psykskallar. 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. Attracting a solid base of 419 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.7
65,852
8,556
419
players
5. Banana Shooter
Dave is the banana man who is keep shooting enemies and get their banana,and use some cool mechanic such as dash,double jump,grapple hook and rocket jump.If you are finding fast paced shooter game,this is what you need Banana Shooter is a free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by CodingDaniel. Released on May 01st 2022 has received 16,635 reviews of which 14,839 were positive and 1,796 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 105 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.7
14,839
1,796
105
players
6. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,554 reviews of which 10,264 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.4
10,264
290
76
players
7. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men. Saihate Station is a psychological horror, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed and published by びぶ/viv. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 2,484 reviews of which 2,383 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.2
2,383
101
73
players
8. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Rayll. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 8,794 reviews of which 7,909 were positive and 885 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.7
7,909
885
50
players
9. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream. Yume Nikki is a indie, free to play and rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,629 reviews of which 8,120 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.1
8,120
509
48
players
10. Egg
egg Egg is a psychological horror game developed and published by KolbasinoGames. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 12,241 reviews of which 10,549 were positive and 1,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.4
10,549
1,692
46
players