Discounted 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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Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
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.
Get In The Car, Loser!
A lesbian road trip RPG by the co-creator of Ladykiller in a Bind about fighting for love and justice in the face of indifference, inspired by choice-driven visual novels, and a battle system influenced by classic and modern JRPGs. WILL YOU STAND AND FIGHT IN THE FACE OF EVIL?
Trap Genesis
Finally, a new universe is here! The great finale of the ten years history of the "Trap" series. This is the creation myth of the birth of a blessed world where Gods, men, and crossdressers can love each other freely!
Bright Lights of Svetlov
Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.
Rail of Möbius
It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.
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.
Tsugunohi
One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.
Cooking Simulator VR
Become the ultimate chef in VR! Take control of a highly polished, realistic kitchen equipped with all kinds of utensils and stands. Unlock and master over 80 recipes or use dozens of lifelike ingredients to cook everything you like. A simulator spiced up with a dash of real-life physics!
Scarlet Hollow
You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
The Invisible Hand
Want to get rich, quick? Welcome to FERIOS, where you’ll be empowered to pursue wealth and success as a mid-level stockbroker! Your wildest dreams of wealth can come true… at the cost of everything else.
Resident Evil Village
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!
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!
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.
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.
The Medium
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Travel to an abandoned communist resort and use your unique psychic abilities to uncover its deeply disturbing secrets, solve dual-reality puzzles, survive encounters with sinister spirits, and explore two realities at the same time.
Don't Be Afraid
Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…
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 16th 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 11,907 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
736,611
32,168
11,907
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 3,161 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
3,161
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 2,058 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
2,058
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 2,056 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
2,056
players
5. 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 1,103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
93,330
9,199
1,103
players
6. 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 878 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
64,966
6,197
878
players
7. 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 752 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.4
2,363
340
752
players
8. 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 721 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.6
19,915
2,854
721
players
9. 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 693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.2
41,213
2,719
693
players
10. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well. OMORI is a psychological horror, story rich and pixel graphics game developed and published by OMOCAT and LLC. Released on December 25th 2020 has received 80,237 reviews of which 78,023 were positive and 2,214 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 546 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.6
78,023
2,214
546
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 16th 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€
0.52€
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. Those Who Remain
As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller. Those Who Remain is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed by Camel 101 and published by Wired Productions and WhisperGames. Released on May 28th 2020 has received 790 reviews of which 534 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
6.5
534
256
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
9.0
50,676
4,824
-97%
19.50€
0.64€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for psychological horror games.
7.5
781
215
-97%
24.99€
0.90€
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 16th 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 2,058 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
2,058
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 463, this psychological horror game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.7
65,852
8,556
463
players
3. 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 461, this psychological horror game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free psychological horror games on Steam.
7.6
3,242
920
461
players
4. 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. Attracting a solid base of 435 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.5
203,247
7,470
435
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 115 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
115
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
80
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.7
7,909
885
61
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.2
2,383
101
48
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
8.4
10,549
1,692
46
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free psychological horror games on Steam.
9.1
8,120
509
43
players