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 October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more psychological horror titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best psychological horror games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 19,539 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
736,611
32,168
19,539
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 game developed and published by . 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 7,664 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
7,664
players
3. CloverPit
A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a never-ending debt simulator! CloverPit is a game developed and published by . Released on September 26th 2025 has received 11,925 reviews of which 10,647 were positive and 1,278 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 5,354 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among psychological horror games based on player count.
8.7
10,647
1,278
5,354
players
4. Escape the Backrooms
Escape the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Traverse 30+ eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other dangers. Try to escape but be warned: survival isn't guaranteed. Escape the Backrooms is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2025 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 5,271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
93,330
9,199
5,271
players
5. No, I'm not a Human
WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times. No, I'm not a Human is a game developed and published by . Released on September 15th 2025 has received 12,174 reviews of which 10,826 were positive and 1,348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,572 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.7
10,826
1,348
1,572
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,023 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.2
41,213
2,719
1,023
players
7. Borderless Gaming
Borderless Gaming: Seamlessly play games in borderless-fullscreen mode for uninterrupted gaming and effortless multitasking. Borderless Gaming is a game developed and published by . 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 761 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
8.1
3,300
633
761
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 game developed and published by . 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 740 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
740
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.4
41,028
2,021
727
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 719 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychological horror games.
9.0
64,966
6,197
719
players
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