Best Stealth 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 stealth games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free stealth games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Card Shark
Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.
Sniper Elite 5
The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.
The Night of the Scissors
Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.
Sneak Thief
Sneak Thief is a first person, shooter, strategy, stealth and puzzle game that lets you choose how you want to play. Use your wits and expertise to setup and perform heists whether that be by using brute force to smash your way through or by getting away without making a sound.
Weird West: Definitive Edition
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?
Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!
Golden Light
Eat weapons, be scared and question your own mind in this Survival-Horror FPS Prop Hunt Roguelike about meat. Walls are watching you!
Shadow Burglar
Play as Jean, a thief with the mystical power of morphing with the shadows. Creating yourself an improbable path in the dark and carefully dealing with guards in the light, you will try to steal back your deceased brother’s paintings. Do you have what it takes to avenge his legacy?
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
You are Cahal, a powerful Garou who chose to go into exile after losing control of his destructive rage. He can transform into a wolf and a Crinos, a huge ferocious beast. Master your three forms and their powers to punish those who defile Gaia.
The Heilwald Loophole
The Heilwald Klinikum used to be one of the most renowned medical facilities in Germany. That all changed when that curious loophole appeared...
HITMAN World of Assassination
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.
Black One Blood Brothers
Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.
Christmas Massacre
Christmas is coming and Larry's got a big problem - his Christmas tree is telling him to KILL! Lead him through his murder rampage.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, play as Gregory, a young boy who’s been trapped overnight inside of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy himself, Gregory must uncover the secrets of the Pizzaplex, learn the truth, and survive until dawn.
Perfect Heist 2
Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!
GTFO
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
Cave Story's Secret Santa
After Balrog recovers the Christmas presents that were stolen by Chaba, the cowardly Mimiga named Santa must sneak into every house and return the missing packages. Be the Mimiga Who Saves Christmas!
White Shadows
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.
Hellcoming
Hellcoming is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players, who need to clean large areas from hellish abomination with the help of special tools.
Prison Simulator
Get a taste of prison life! Become a prison guard and deal with dangerous convicts. Prison management, lots of daily activities. Will you become the best guard in history? Or maybe you'll turn into the worst scumbag this Prison has ever seen?
In Silence
In Silence is a multiplayer horror game. One player takes on the role of the monster who has hypersensitive hearing abilities and is almost completely blind. The other players(2-6) play as survivors, trying to escape or hunting the monster.Most played stealth games on Steam
Take a look at the top stealth games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. HITMAN World of Assassination
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach. HITMAN World of Assassination is a stealth, assassin and action game developed and published by IO Interactive A/S. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 43,662 reviews of which 37,846 were positive and 5,816 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played stealth game, thanks to its 1,918 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
37,846
5,816
1,918
players
2. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands
Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands is a open world, shooter and co-op game developed by Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Milan, Reflections and Ubisoft Belgrade and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 06th 2017 has received 95,717 reviews of which 76,441 were positive and 19,276 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,545 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among stealth games based on player count.
7.9
76,441
19,276
1,545
players
3. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is a stealth, open world and action game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 99,216 reviews of which 90,994 were positive and 8,222 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,379 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among stealth games based on player count.
9.0
90,994
8,222
1,379
players
4. Assassin's Creed® Origins
ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS IS A NEW BEGINNING *The Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed®: Ancient Egypt is available now as a free update!* Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Assassin's Creed® Origins is a open world, assassin and action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on October 26th 2017 has received 112,429 reviews of which 96,383 were positive and 16,046 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.5
96,383
16,046
1,340
players
5. Batman™: Arkham Knight
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. Batman™: Arkham Knight is a action, open world and superhero game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 138,973 reviews of which 123,088 were positive and 15,885 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,325 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.8
123,088
15,885
1,325
players
6. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition! Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is a action, open world and stealth game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on September 07th 2012 has received 68,169 reviews of which 65,498 were positive and 2,671 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played stealth games.
9.5
65,498
2,671
684
players
7. Sniper Elite 5
The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks. Sniper Elite 5 is a singleplayer, sniper and stealth game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on May 25th 2022 has received 21,606 reviews of which 17,967 were positive and 3,639 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 644 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.2
17,967
3,639
644
players
8. Batman™: Arkham Origins
As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins will be retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle over the last 3 years. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service . Batman™: Arkham Origins is a action, open world and superhero game developed by WB Games Montreal and Splash Damage and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on October 24th 2013 has received 56,843 reviews of which 50,823 were positive and 6,020 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 445 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.8
50,823
6,020
445
players
9. Assassin's Creed 2
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price! Assassin's Creed 2 is a action, open world and parkour game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 04th 2010 has received 54,072 reviews of which 48,294 were positive and 5,778 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.8
48,294
5,778
409
players
10. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is a action, stealth and third person game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on March 26th 2010 has received 73,038 reviews of which 70,332 were positive and 2,706 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 387 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played stealth games.
9.5
70,332
2,706
387
players
Best deals on stealth games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of stealth games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted stealth games.
1. War Mongrels
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC). War Mongrels is a strategy, real time tactics and stealth game developed by Destructive Creations and published by Destructive Creations and DMM Games - Asia. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 2,171 reviews of which 1,621 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for stealth category.
7.2
1,621
550
-94%
38.83€
2.33€
2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth, strategy and tactical game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 37,114 reviews of which 35,652 were positive and 1,462 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in stealth games.
9.4
35,652
1,462
-93%
38.29€
2.68€
3. Partisans 1941
Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants. Partisans 1941 is a strategy, real time tactics and world war ii game developed by Alter Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 8,137 reviews of which 6,692 were positive and 1,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in stealth games.
8.0
6,692
1,445
-93%
28.86€
2.02€
4. Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you! Party Hard 2 is a indie, violent and action game developed by Pinokl Games, Kverta and Hologryph and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 25th 2018 has received 2,981 reviews of which 2,354 were positive and 627 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.6
2,354
627
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
5. Hot Brass
As an elite SWAT operator, think fast and put your tactics to the test to master a series of missions and save lives. Summon your team of up to four players in online and local co-op, or hone your skills solo. Don’t just be the best—be the best of the best. Hot Brass is a real time tactics, stealth and crime game developed by Walk with Kings and published by Treasure Hunters FanClub. Released on February 26th 2021 has received 641 reviews of which 485 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.2
485
156
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up. The Swindle is a crime, indie and action game developed and published by Size Five Games. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 608 reviews of which 387 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for stealth games.
6.2
387
221
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
7. Ghost of a Tale
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers. Ghost of a Tale is a adventure, stealth and atmospheric game developed and published by SeithCG. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 4,873 reviews of which 4,471 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for stealth games.
8.9
4,471
402
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
8. Seven: Enhanced Edition
Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion. Seven: Enhanced Edition is a action rpg, stealth and isometric game developed by IMGN.PRO and Fool's Theory and published by IMGN.PRO. Released on December 01st 2017 has received 1,996 reviews of which 1,524 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.4
1,524
472
-92%
30.75€
2.46€
9. Thief Simulator
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does. Thief Simulator is a simulation, stealth and singleplayer game developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 09th 2018 has received 35,252 reviews of which 31,128 were positive and 4,124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for stealth games.
8.7
31,128
4,124
-91%
19.11€
1.72€
10. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Now an experienced covert operative, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a cyberpunk, stealth and rpg game developed by Eidos Montreal and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral interactive (Mac) and Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on August 23rd 2016 has received 40,713 reviews of which 30,916 were positive and 9,797 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.5
30,916
9,797
-91%
30.56€
2.75€
Free stealth games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play stealth games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play stealth games.
1. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play! Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a horror, stealth and retro game developed by Basically Games and published by Basically Games and LLC. Released on October 21st 2022 has received 11,783 reviews of which 10,912 were positive and 871 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.0
10,912
871
72
players
2. Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner! Just Act Natural is a multiplayer, casual and action game developed by Conor Garity and Liam Kerrigan and published by Conor Garity. Released on March 25th 2022 has received 5,749 reviews of which 5,073 were positive and 676 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.5
5,073
676
52
players
3. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner. The WereCleaner is a stealth, casual and cartoony game developed by Howlin' Hugs and published by USC Games. Released on May 07th 2024 has received 9,787 reviews of which 9,734 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.6
9,734
53
39
players
4. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 is a horror, survival horror and stealth game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 3,874 reviews of which 3,659 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.1
3,659
215
16
players
5. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a adventure, puzzle and stealth game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 5,909 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 795 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.4
5,114
795
8
players
6. Maurice: In The Predator's Nest
Plunge into "Maurice: Predator's Nest". A survival game where you're either a cunning survivor or a fearsome predator in a dark, treacherous world. Outwit or hunt in this thrilling battle for survival. Maurice: In The Predator's Nest is a multiplayer, action and adventure game developed and published by Lucas Cavataio. Released on December 05th 2022 has received 1,894 reviews of which 1,458 were positive and 436 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
7.4
1,458
436
7
players
7. Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
The Original Pre-Alpha of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions. Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha is a horror, stealth and sandbox game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,979 reviews of which 1,797 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.7
1,797
182
6
players
8. Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha
Hello Guest, beloved Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha, a stealth horror thriller with an advanced, self-learning AI. You take the night shift as a security guard at an abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park where a creature is hiding in the shadows. What can go wrong? Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha is a adventure, strategy and puzzle game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on December 22nd 2020 has received 663 reviews of which 589 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.3
589
74
4
players
9. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor 2 is back! It is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that adapts to your every move. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 is a adventure, strategy and puzzle game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on December 29th 2020 has received 821 reviews of which 702 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.1
702
119
3
players
10. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a tactical, realistic and shooter game developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 19th 2024 has received 2,643 reviews of which 2,491 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.0
2,491
152
1
players