Best Survival 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 survival horror games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free survival horror games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward
Project Nightmares is a survival horror game with a procedural structure, creating unique scares every time you play. A machine will induce you into a dream state, throwing you into a living nightmare firsthand in order to discover the story of Henrietta Kedward, an old woman with a dark past.
Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.
World War Z
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
You Must
In the social network, the main character plays the quest "Hide and Seek", but this time the organizers decided to move the quest to the real world. They indicate the coordinates of the place where the quest item was hidden, the one who finds it first will receive a cash prize.
Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home
Slaughter the ghouls to save the girls! Build up your love nest and woo four heroines as you fight to survive a ruined zombie hellscape! A one-of-a-kind Post apocalyptic FPS dating sim game filled with intense zombie killing action and lusty romance!
Obsideo
Obsideo is a 1-4 player online co-op psychological horror, where you and your team of priests explore different locations experiencing paranormal events in an attempt to figure out what ghost they're dealing with and exorcise it from the property.
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.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.
Somewhere in the Shadow
Woke up in strange dark spot. Who has done it with you? And why? Try to get out from that scary place and stay alive...
BEACHED
A free-to-play, low-poly, open-world survival shooter where you’ll battle other players, explore massive monuments, and fight to stay alive. Build and fortify your base to defend against enemy raids, gather resources, and conquer a harsh, competitive world. Survival means doing whatever it takes.
HORROR TALES: The Wine
Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D
Meridian 157: Chapter 3
You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…
Chernobylite Complete Edition
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.
蛊婆 Lady in Tomb
Gu Lady is a cartoon style third person action game. In the game, you'll have an adventure of nightmares and there are also puzzles for you to solve. You'll act Gu JiuXun, a Miao girl, to explore the grave filled with monsters,puzzles and traps,to save her younger sister！
Ghost Exorcism INC.
Ghost Exorcism INC is a horror game where you can play alone, or in a team of up to 6 exorcists. Your mission will be to identify paranormal entities, and then exorcise them.
The Last Stand Legacy Collection
Survive the zombie apocalypse and make humanity's last stand in this three-game legacy bundle, revamped for modern hardware. Explore, build, and survive for as long as you can in The Last Stand, The Last Stand 2, and The Last Stand: Union City.
Airtight City 密闭之城1.0
This is a TPS, horror-type action shooting game. The game will draw players into a terrifying dark world with detailed atmosphere rendering and weird story. Here, you are not defenseless, but even with a gun, you can't suppress the trembling from the heart. Game revenue is used for 2.0 development.
Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2
A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.
Livestream: Escape from Hotel Izanami
In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, you'll need to scour the inside of an abandoned hotel, looking for clues to solve the mystery of the hotel and ensure your escape from a mysterious, murderous mascot intent to kill.Most played survival horror games on Steam
Take a look at the top survival horror games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 02nd 2025.
1. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc.. Released on June 14th 2016 has received 790,041 reviews of which 624,264 were positive and 165,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played survival horror game, thanks to its 31,234 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
624,264
165,777
31,234
players
2. Sons Of The Forest
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator. Sons Of The Forest is a survival, open world and multiplayer game developed by Endnight Games Ltd and published by Newnight . Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 250,834 reviews of which 220,004 were positive and 30,830 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 6,834 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival horror games based on player count.
8.7
220,004
30,830
6,834
players
3. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals. Resident Evil 4 is a horror, action and survival horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 177,409 reviews of which 173,330 were positive and 4,079 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 6,277 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival horror games based on player count.
9.6
173,330
4,079
6,277
players
4. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. Dying Light is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by Techland. Released on January 27th 2025 has received 454,205 reviews of which 432,444 were positive and 21,761 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 4,253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.4
432,444
21,761
4,253
players
5. 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 65,567 reviews of which 61,275 were positive and 4,292 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 4,050 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
61,275
4,292
4,050
players
6. Barotrauma
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself! Barotrauma is a co-op, multiplayer and survival game developed by FakeFish and Undertow Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2023 has received 74,024 reviews of which 69,462 were positive and 4,562 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 3,413 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
69,462
4,562
3,413
players
7. Lethal Company
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company. Lethal Company is a online co-op, horror and first-person game developed and published by Zeekerss. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 485,075 reviews of which 471,550 were positive and 13,525 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,358 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.6
471,550
13,525
3,358
players
8. Resident Evil 2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2019 has received 171,068 reviews of which 165,900 were positive and 5,168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,857 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.6
165,900
5,168
1,857
players
9. 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. Resident Evil Village is a survival horror, horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 06th 2021 has received 117,965 reviews of which 112,813 were positive and 5,152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,329 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.4
112,813
5,152
1,329
players
10. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a horror, survival horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 23rd 2017 has received 96,525 reviews of which 91,934 were positive and 4,591 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.4
91,934
4,591
1,207
players
Best deals on survival horror games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of survival horror games available on Steam right now, updated on May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted survival horror games.
1. My Friendly Neighborhood
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure. My Friendly Neighborhood is a singleplayer, survival horror and funny game developed by John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski and published by DreadXP. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 2,732 reviews of which 2,613 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for survival horror category.
9.1
2,613
119
-96%
32.50€
1.30€
2. 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 55,116 reviews of which 50,337 were positive and 4,779 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in survival horror games.
9.0
50,337
4,779
-94%
30.67€
1.84€
3. Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare. Them and Us is a female protagonist, survival horror and horror game developed by TendoGames Co. and Ltd. and published by TendoGames Co., Ltd. and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 28th 2021 has received 1,368 reviews of which 1,044 were positive and 324 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in survival horror games.
7.3
1,044
324
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
4. 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 5,972 reviews of which 5,446 were positive and 526 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.8
5,446
526
-91%
19.56€
1.76€
5. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a indie, survival horror and violent game developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 28th 2022 has received 1,922 reviews of which 1,646 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.2
1,646
276
-91%
26.00€
2.34€
6. Condemned: Criminal Origins
What twists the mind of an ordinary human into a serial killer? Condemned: Criminal Origins is a horror, action and first-person game developed by monolith and published by SEGA. Released on October 29th 2012 has received 3,884 reviews of which 3,376 were positive and 508 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.4
3,376
508
-90%
10.20€
1.02€
7. The Beast Inside
The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment. The Beast Inside is a horror, adventure and first-person game developed and published by Illusion Ray. Released on October 17th 2019 has received 11,270 reviews of which 9,349 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.1
9,349
1,921
-90%
24.50€
2.45€
8. Amnesia: The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on. Amnesia: The Bunker is a horror, survival horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Frictional Games. Released on June 06th 2023 has received 8,782 reviews of which 8,228 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
9.1
8,228
554
-87%
24.31€
3.16€
9. 2Dark
2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark®. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids! 2Dark is a indie, horror and stealth game developed by Gloomywood and published by Nacon. Released on March 10th 2017 has received 783 reviews of which 607 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
7.4
607
176
-87%
25.08€
3.26€
10. Alien: Isolation
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger. Alien: Isolation is a horror, survival horror and sci-fi game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on October 06th 2014 has received 60,236 reviews of which 56,157 were positive and 4,079 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
9.2
56,157
4,079
-85%
38.67€
5.80€
Free survival horror games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play survival horror games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play survival horror games.
1. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner. Dead Frontier 2 is a free to play, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Creaky Corpse Ltd. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 26,594 reviews of which 18,718 were positive and 7,876 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 659 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free survival horror games on Steam.
6.9
18,718
7,876
659
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 73,466 reviews of which 65,020 were positive and 8,446 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 364, this survival horror game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free survival horror games on Steam.
8.7
65,020
8,446
364
players
3. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone. PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a multiplayer, horror and survival horror game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 49,775 reviews of which 39,087 were positive and 10,688 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 231, this survival horror game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free survival horror games on Steam.
7.7
39,087
10,688
231
players
4. Ultimate Custom Night
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties! Ultimate Custom Night is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on June 27th 2018 has received 58,023 reviews of which 55,166 were positive and 2,857 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 148 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free survival horror games on Steam.
9.3
55,166
2,857
148
players
5. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator! Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on December 04th 2017 has received 29,981 reviews of which 28,174 were positive and 1,807 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
9.2
28,174
1,807
100
players
6. Dodgy Deliveries
Co-op "Horror" game about running a delivery service with your friends! B̵̨̦͓͖̹̪̥̮͛̀̏̈́̐̔̉Ę̴̤̦̤͓̰̤́͗̚ ̵̨̺͓̱̞͔͉͙̀̂͂͋͠͠Ç̸̫͈̋͋͆̋̾̑̕͜Ä̴̛̟͑͛͋͂̌̕͜͝R̵̛͎̮̜̒̽̈́͂̓̒͘Ę̸͉̙̎̀͐͆Ḟ̶̼͖̭͇̗U̸̡̫͇̤̭̪̦̣̔Ḷ̶̛͖̙͗̋̈̇̕ ̷̡̢͕̦̜͚̌̎̃̔Ā̷̧͇͎̳͔̩̜̤̗͊̋Ţ̸̭̩͚̮͖͇̹̬̾ ̷͍̞̰͈̻̣͚̂̾ͅN̵̛̤͒̏̒͝Ḯ̵̡̘͇̖̏͘Ģ̸̛͙̥̞̽̀͒͜H̶̲̜̺̐̄͋͊̍̈́͘͜T̴̯̲̳̪͚̜̼̈͠ Dodgy Deliveries is a online co-op, horror and co-op game developed by Tomas Gonzalez and German Rieck and published by Deliver Games. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 855 reviews of which 670 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
7.5
670
185
96
players
7. 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 4,109 reviews of which 3,200 were positive and 909 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
7.6
3,200
909
32
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
9.1
3,659
215
19
players
9. Codename CURE
Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions. Codename CURE is a zombies, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Raptor Byte. Released on October 31st 2017 has received 16,467 reviews of which 13,951 were positive and 2,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
8.3
13,951
2,516
16
players
10. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 is a cartoony, horror and survival horror game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 12th 2019 has received 3,437 reviews of which 3,173 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
8.9
3,173
264
14
players