Best Psychological 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 games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free psychological games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Viewfinder
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
That Which Gave Chase
A first-person dog sledding thriller. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Class of '09: The Re-Up
The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.
G.O.P.O.T.A
And you're a chubby guy?
The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Strayed Lights
An atmospheric action adventure combining a wordless experience with cinematic fights based around colors. Restore your light that was torn by shadows and face endearing creatures deformed by their emotions.
Amanda the Adventurer
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.
I Did Not Buy This Ticket
Weep for the dead! In this short psychological horror story, play as a professional mourner travelling between funerals. Ride a nightmarish bus whose destination depends on how you choose to face your traumas.
DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling
A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.
FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.
The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
9 Childs Street
This is a first-person indie horror game. In 9 Childs Street you will find the terrifying atmosphere of a recently abandoned house, and its captive inhabitants, through the eyes of a curious little boy in a red cap.
Missing Hiker
Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.
A Space for the Unbound
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.
September 7th
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
Insomnia: Theater in the Head
Hickory dickory dock. The city's deep in sleep. The clock's ticking. The sheep's bouncing. Hickory dickory dock. The girl tosses again, only with more things swarming into her head... In this Point & Click puzzle game "Insomnia", the show in the head is rolling on again. Alas, any sleep tonight...
Most played psychological games on Steam
Take a look at the top psychological games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley is a psychological, dark comedy and story rich game developed and published by Kit9 Studio. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 30,157 reviews of which 29,090 were positive and 1,067 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played psychological game, thanks to its 309 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
29,090
1,067
309
players
2. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a atmospheric, psychological and story rich game developed and published by Ninja Theory. Released on August 07th 2017 has received 73,472 reviews of which 66,212 were positive and 7,260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played psychological games.
8.9
66,212
7,260
91
players
3. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 is a 3d platformer, story rich and singleplayer game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 24th 2021 has received 12,943 reviews of which 12,433 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.3
12,433
510
83
players
4. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective. Superliminal is a puzzle, first-person and surreal game developed and published by Pillow Castle. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 30,151 reviews of which 28,522 were positive and 1,629 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.3
28,522
1,629
43
players
5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi is a visual novel, mystery and anime game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 15th 2015 has received 5,312 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.3
5,114
198
26
players
6. Among Us 3D: VR
Teamwork and betrayal in space! In this PC & VR party game, Crewmates work together to complete tasks before one or more Impostors kill everyone aboard. Experience all of the same deception and deceit as the original Among Us, but now in all three dimensions. Among Us 3D: VR is a vr, multiplayer and horror game developed by Schell Games, Innersloth and Robot Teddy and published by Innersloth. Released on November 10th 2022 has received 2,658 reviews of which 1,988 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychological games.
7.3
1,988
670
16
players
7. A Space for the Unbound
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats. A Space for the Unbound is a story rich, pixel graphics and emotional game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 6,215 reviews of which 6,057 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.4
6,057
158
15
players
8. Martha Is Dead
Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war. Martha Is Dead is a psychological horror, story rich and psychological game developed by LKA and published by Wired Productions. Released on February 24th 2022 has received 3,145 reviews of which 2,513 were positive and 632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played psychological games.
7.7
2,513
632
11
players
9. I'm on Observation Duty 4
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night. I'm on Observation Duty 4 is a psychological horror, horror and psychological game developed and published by Notovia. Released on December 22nd 2021 has received 777 reviews of which 758 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.1
758
19
9
players
10. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi is a visual novel, anime and mystery game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on June 17th 2016 has received 971 reviews of which 954 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.2
954
17
8
players
Best deals on psychological games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of psychological 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 games.
1. Eliza
Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future. Eliza is a female protagonist, visual novel and emotional game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 1,673 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for psychological category.
8.6
1,518
155
-98%
14.79€
0.43€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in psychological games.
7.7
2,111
547
-98%
18.99€
0.45€
3. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 is a 3d platformer, story rich and singleplayer game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 24th 2021 has received 12,943 reviews of which 12,433 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in psychological games.
9.3
12,433
510
-92%
59.99€
5.35€
4. Broken Pieces
Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place. Broken Pieces is a rpg, psychological and mystery game developed by Elseware Experience, Benoit Dereau and Mael Vignaux and published by indie.io. Released on September 09th 2022 has received 450 reviews of which 331 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for psychological games.
7.0
331
119
-90%
9.49€
0.96€
5. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a atmospheric, psychological and story rich game developed and published by Ninja Theory. Released on August 07th 2017 has received 73,472 reviews of which 66,212 were positive and 7,260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for psychological games.
8.9
66,212
7,260
-87%
29.99€
4.04€
6. THE CORRIDOR
THE CORRIDOR is a 20-30 minute experience about the relationship between player and game. THE CORRIDOR is a comedy, singleplayer and psychological game developed and published by Thomas Mackinnon. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 3,130 reviews of which 2,955 were positive and 175 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for psychological games.
9.1
2,955
175
-86%
1.99€
0.29€
7. A Space for the Unbound
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats. A Space for the Unbound is a story rich, pixel graphics and emotional game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 6,215 reviews of which 6,057 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for psychological games.
9.4
6,057
158
-85%
19.50€
2.98€
8. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective. Superliminal is a puzzle, first-person and surreal game developed and published by Pillow Castle. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 30,151 reviews of which 28,522 were positive and 1,629 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for psychological games.
9.3
28,522
1,629
-84%
19.50€
3.18€
9. Martha Is Dead
Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war. Martha Is Dead is a psychological horror, story rich and psychological game developed by LKA and published by Wired Productions. Released on February 24th 2022 has received 3,145 reviews of which 2,513 were positive and 632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for psychological games.
7.7
2,513
632
-78%
29.99€
6.65€
10. outside the door
Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself. outside the door is a anime, visual novel and pixel graphics game developed and published by basandaika games. Released on April 09th 2024 has received 407 reviews of which 390 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for psychological games.
8.8
390
17
-40%
1.99€
1.19€
Free psychological games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play psychological 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 games.
1. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi is a visual novel, mystery and anime game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 15th 2015 has received 5,312 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free psychological games on Steam.
9.3
5,114
198
26
players