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 October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more psychological titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best psychological games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 175 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
29,090
1,067
175
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #2 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.3
28,522
1,629
80
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 game developed and published by . 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
63
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #4 spot among the most played psychological games.
8.9
66,212
7,260
48
players
5. Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! Static Dread: The Lighthouse is a game developed and published by . Released on August 06th 2025 has received 821 reviews of which 743 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychological games.
8.5
743
78
43
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #6 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.3
5,114
198
35
players
7. Martha Is Dead
Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it? Martha Is Dead is a game developed and published by . 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 #7 spot among the most played psychological games.
7.7
2,513
632
28
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #8 spot among the most played psychological games.
9.4
6,057
158
14
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 game developed and published by . 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
13
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 game developed and published by . 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
12
players
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