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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Kill or Love
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Wardwell House
A storm washed you upon the shore of a mysterious island with a horrific past. A terrifying first-person atmospheric horror game.
港詭實錄ParanormalHK
Paranormal HK is a first person horror game about Urban legends of Hong Kong, China. The story is about a crew of online supernatural channel“Beyond the Invisible” went to Kowloon Walled City to film a short movie for their latest episode and encountered something out of their expectations.
![[Chilla's Art] Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1185160/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル
Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village) is a famous Japanese horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
Hello Neighbor Multiplayer. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror Game where a group of intruders try to rescue their friend from the Neighbor's creepy basement. Only problem is one of the intruders is the Neighbor in disguise.
Moons of Madness
Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.
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 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.
The Terrible Old Man
Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.
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.![[Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1147960/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり
Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.
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.
DARQ: Complete Edition
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Dry Drowning
Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.
Don't Escape Trilogy
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.
She Sees Red - Interactive Movie
She Sees Red is a mature, hard-boiled interactive thriller. When someone is killed inside a nightclub, an experienced detective vows to put the murderer behind bars. Make choices that affect the narrative and experience several different endings in this blood-red interactive movie.
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.
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
We. The Revolution
As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!
Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive
Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not.
Pacify
There is reportedly an evil inside that house. Something about an old funeral parlor offering a last chance to talk to their dead loved ones. Plus something about lights, laughter, a girl, missing people, etc... You know the same stuff everyone claims. Take a team, and check the place out.
CHAOS;CHILD
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.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 May 01st 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 3,727 reviews of which 3,608 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played thriller games.
9.3
3,608
119
79
players
2. 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 2,447 reviews of which 2,156 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
2,156
291
14
players
3. BURIED STARS
『BURIED STARS』 is an adventure game that takes place at a collapse site of a live audition show. The trapped survivors communicate with each other, and through social media, while waiting for the rescue team’s arrival. But an unexpected turn of events splits them apart and drives them into a corner. BURIED STARS is a visual novel, mystery and thriller game developed and published by LINE Games Corporation. Released on November 29th 2021 has received 1,805 reviews of which 1,539 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.2
1,539
266
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 1,891 reviews of which 1,684 were positive and 207 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
1,684
207
7
players
5. 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 3,658 reviews of which 3,159 were positive and 499 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,159
499
7
players
6. 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 1990's game developed and published by EXODIAC STUDIOS. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 994 reviews of which 740 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.1
740
254
5
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 4,495 reviews of which 4,039 were positive and 456 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
4,039
456
4
players
8. 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 4,483 reviews of which 3,849 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,849
634
4
players
9. 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 792 reviews of which 651 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.8
651
141
3
players
10. Graveyard Shift
Guarding the graveyard shift is often considered one of the most terrifying jobs globally, but night guarding at Whispering Winds Cemetery surpasses any other cemetery in horror! Being Night Security in this place will turn into a nightmare for you that you may never forget. Graveyard Shift is a horror, dark and thriller game developed by DarkPhobia Games and published by DarkPhobia Games and Teaserplay. Released on December 02nd 2023 has received 530 reviews of which 398 were positive and 132 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
398
132
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 May 01st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted thriller games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 89% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for thriller category.
6.4
219
106
-89%
19.73€
2.17€
2. 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 792 reviews of which 651 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in thriller games.
7.8
651
141
-87%
19.77€
2.57€
3. 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 1,216 reviews of which 778 were positive and 438 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in thriller games.
6.2
778
438
-80%
18.65€
3.73€
4. 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 4,483 reviews of which 3,849 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.3
3,849
634
-70%
13.99€
4.19€
5. Adios
A pig farmer decides he no longer wants to dispose of bodies for the mob. What follows is a discussion between him and his would-be killer. Adios is a mystery, thriller and short game developed and published by Mischief. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 1,169 reviews of which 1,091 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.8
1,091
78
-65%
15.11€
5.29€
6. 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. Loretta is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and female protagonist game developed by Yakov Butuzoff and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on February 16th 2023 has received 357 reviews of which 333 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.6
333
24
-57%
14.72€
6.33€
7. 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 3,658 reviews of which 3,159 were positive and 499 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 32% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.3
3,159
499
-32%
24.84€
16.89€
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 May 01st 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, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by KREIDPIX. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 448 reviews of which 411 were positive and 37 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.
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411
37