Best Thriller 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 thriller games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free thriller games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Signifier Director's Cut
This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.
Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room
You wake up in a spaceship with no memories. In this escape room with a sci-fi setting you will have to investigate your past solving different puzzles. Will you be able to discover what happened to you and how did you get there?
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest
Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.
Liquidators
Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake.
Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art by Black Tabby Games. Note — we are retiring this store page. While the build here is still up-to-date, please download the DEMO from the main Scarlet Hollow store page. Thank you and have fun!
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.
Dread X Collection 2
Explore 12 horror games made in 10 days connected by a meta narrative experience you didn't expect. Step into a world of darkness and discover the secrets you didn't know were right beneath the surface. Find the tapes and unlock the mystery inside the Dread X Collection 2.
A Night In Berlin
A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.
Beyond a Steel Sky
From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.
Paper Dolls 2 纸人贰
Paper Dolls 2 is a first-person horror adventure game. A dark aura emanates from a Qing dynasty dwelling—the Yin Mansion. What happened to the once-famous Yin Family? Clues lead us to its second floor haunted by restless spirits. A truth, buried for over a hundred years, is waiting to be unraveled.
Heavy Rain
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Dead Space™ 3
Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.
Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Evan's Remains
Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.
A Hand With Many Fingers
Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.
Those Who Remain
As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.
Observation
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Dark Nights with Poe and Munro
Guide local radio hosts Poe and Munro through six TV-like episodes of supernatural strangeness and sizzling on-screen chemistry. From the creators of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective.
Most played thriller games on Steam
Take a look at the top thriller games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. 1000xRESIST
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything. 1000xRESIST is a female protagonist, thriller and futuristic game developed by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 4,280 reviews of which 4,109 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played thriller games.
9.2
4,109
171
68
players
2. Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,752 reviews of which 3,236 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,236
516
39
players
3. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike is a psychological horror, horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Rayll. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 2,501 reviews of which 2,203 were positive and 298 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
2,203
298
12
players
4. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
Five years after the events of OXENFREE, Riley returns to her hometown of Camena to investigate mysterious radio signals. What she finds is more than she bargained for. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a thriller, supernatural and adventure game developed by Night School Studio and published by Netflix. Released on July 12th 2023 has received 1,911 reviews of which 1,698 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
1,698
213
10
players
5. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 672 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.8
672
145
7
players
6. Paper Dolls: Original / 纸人
Paper Dolls Original is a first-person horror adventure game steeped in Eastern culture. You act a man who is separated from his daughter after a car accident. When he awakes, he finds himself in a deserted Asian mansion. Find your daughter and unveil a terrifying story buried for a hundred years Paper Dolls: Original / 纸人 is a horror, adventure and thriller game developed by Beijing Litchi Culture Media Co. and Ltd. and published by Beijing Litchi Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Gamera Game. Released on April 19th 2019 has received 4,519 reviews of which 3,881 were positive and 638 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,881
638
6
players
7. Summer of '58
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked. Summer of '58 is a horror, thriller and atmospheric game developed and published by EMIKA_GAMES. Released on July 21st 2021 has received 4,546 reviews of which 4,078 were positive and 468 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.7
4,078
468
5
players
8. Telling Lies
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. Telling Lies is a mystery, fmv and thriller game developed by Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid and Furious Bee Limited and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 1,231 reviews of which 786 were positive and 445 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played thriller games.
6.2
786
445
5
players
9. Father's Day
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan. Father's Day is a indie, psychological horror and simulation game developed and published by EMIKA_GAMES. Released on October 22nd 2022 has received 993 reviews of which 859 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.2
859
134
4
players
10. SILENT BREATH
Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness SILENT BREATH is a horror, psychological horror and thriller game developed and published by EXODIAC STUDIOS. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 1,006 reviews of which 749 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.1
749
257
3
players
Best deals on thriller games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of thriller 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 thriller games.
1. 1000xRESIST
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything. 1000xRESIST is a female protagonist, thriller and futuristic game developed by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 4,280 reviews of which 4,109 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for thriller category.
9.2
4,109
171
-97%
19.50€
0.60€
2. CORPSE FACTORY
Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast. CORPSE FACTORY is a visual novel, violent and psychological horror game developed and published by RIVER CROW STUDIO. Released on May 31st 2022 has received 777 reviews of which 642 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in thriller games.
7.8
642
135
-96%
16.99€
0.79€
3. The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a walking simulator, mystery and atmospheric game developed by ONE-O-ONE GAMES and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 6,400 reviews of which 4,394 were positive and 2,006 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in thriller games.
6.7
4,394
2,006
-96%
16.99€
0.75€
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 thriller games.
7.0
331
119
-90%
9.49€
0.96€
5. Horror Story: Hallowseed
Horror Story: Hallowseed is a story-driven psychological horror game. An obscure event causes two of your friends to disappear while you were camping in the woods. Left alone and stranded in an unknown place, you need to seek the answers about what happened, face the horror and find your friends. Horror Story: Hallowseed is a horror, psychological horror and atmospheric game developed by Jeff Winner and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 325 reviews of which 219 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for thriller games.
6.4
219
106
-90%
19.99€
2.18€
6. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 672 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for thriller games.
7.8
672
145
-88%
19.99€
2.57€
7. Gray Dawn
Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience. Gray Dawn is a adventure, indie and psychological horror game developed and published by Interactive Stone. Released on June 07th 2018 has received 1,116 reviews of which 939 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8
939
177
-86%
16.79€
2.50€
8. Telling Lies
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. Telling Lies is a mystery, fmv and thriller game developed by Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid and Furious Bee Limited and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 1,231 reviews of which 786 were positive and 445 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for thriller games.
6.2
786
445
-80%
18.49€
3.82€
9. Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,752 reviews of which 3,236 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.3
3,236
516
-76%
24.99€
6.18€
10. Paper Dolls: Original / 纸人
Paper Dolls Original is a first-person horror adventure game steeped in Eastern culture. You act a man who is separated from his daughter after a car accident. When he awakes, he finds himself in a deserted Asian mansion. Find your daughter and unveil a terrifying story buried for a hundred years Paper Dolls: Original / 纸人 is a horror, adventure and thriller game developed by Beijing Litchi Culture Media Co. and Ltd. and published by Beijing Litchi Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Gamera Game. Released on April 19th 2019 has received 4,519 reviews of which 3,881 were positive and 638 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.3
3,881
638
-70%
13.99€
4.19€
Free thriller games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play thriller 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 thriller games.
1. Scauage
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. Scauage is a horror, survival horror and psychological horror game developed and published by KREIDPIX. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 507 reviews of which 463 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free thriller games on Steam.
8.5
463
44
1
players
2. The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode
The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim? The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode is a horror, thriller and emotional game developed and published by Just Sauce Studio. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 300 reviews of which 268 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free thriller games on Steam.
8.2
268
32