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 Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.
Garten of Banban 2
Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…
Lumencraft
Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.
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.
9 Childs Street
This is a first-person indie horror game. In 9 Childs Street you will find the terrifying atmosphere of a recently abandoned house, and its captive inhabitants, through the eyes of a curious little boy in a red cap.
Missing Hiker
Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.
Deliver Us Mars
Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Deadly Broadcast
Deadly Broadcast is a co-op horror and survival game that can be played with 1-4 players. As a Famous Streamer, you have to stay alive, but at the same time you should stream the paranormal events in the cursed places to gather more donations and more viewers. Don’t die! Don’t cut the Broadcast!
Lunar Mirror
"Lunar Mirror" It is a horror suspense decryption game with the theme of Cthulhu in the research institute. Nishimura Qiren's girlfriend mysteriously disappeared on campus. As the investigation deepened, strange events happened one after another
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?
Lake Haven - Chrysalis
This game serves as a prequel chapter for the upcoming game 'Lake Haven'. Detective Zeke Reynold is called to investigate what he assumes will be another case he'll quickly forget, but what he finds will be sewn into the fabric of his existence forever.
The Bad Kids
As an adaptation of the popular suspecse TV series, Cat's Cradle, this game combines investigation, solving puzzles and reasoning with original stories, which can build a more Immersive experience. Game will build new stories based on original setting and focus on the inner world of the character.
Life Gallery
Life Gallery is a puzzle game with a unique, illustration-style art design that leads the players into a world of profound horror.
Fears to Fathom - Carson House
Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.
The Backrooms: Lost Tape
You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.
Choo-Choo Charles
Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.
Hello Neighbor 2
Welcome back to the eerie town of Raven Brooks! You play as Quentin, a journalist investigating the bizarre events of the original Hello Neighbor game, uncovering a larger mystery. Sneak into your creepy Neighbors’ houses to dig up the truth.
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.
Titan Station
Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery.
The Past Within
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
Chicken Feet
Chicken Feet is a first person survival-stealth horror game about a giant, angry chicken. Descend into the depths of GOOBER laboratories and uncover the horrors that lie beneath the lab's shiny façade.
Psych
Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.
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
78
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
43
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
21
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.7
4,078
468
11
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.2
859
134
8
players
6. QUIET DAN
His name is Dan. He is an ordinary guy who works as a floor washer. However, soon in his life there are events that forever change his fate and push him on the path of crime... A chilling thriller in visual novel format. QUIET DAN is a visual novel, story rich and noir game developed by ВСЖ and ozon671games and published by ВСЖ. Released on May 07th 2025 has received 478 reviews of which 453 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.8
453
25
5
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
1,698
213
5
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.1
749
257
5
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played thriller games.
6.2
786
445
5
players
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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,881
638
4
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
2
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