Best Gore 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 gore games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free gore games are available at the bottom of the page.
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死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
Mecha Knights: Nightmare
Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs.
Disillusion
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
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.
Twelve Minutes
An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
Mortal Shell
Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Your adversaries spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!
Library Of Ruina
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Jupiter Hell
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Vomitoreum
Vomitoreum is an FPS Metroidvania with a focus on atmosphere and horror, inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.
The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Paint the Town Red
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.
Hell Let Loose
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Beside Myself
You have to play as the historian-journalist Michael, plunge into the atmosphere of darkness of an abandoned hospital, where you will need to unravel the secrets of the past and try to get out in order to tell the whole world about those terrible events.
Fresh Body
Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.
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.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
SURV1V3
Forget what you have played so far, SURV1V3 is a unique realistic zombie survival fps game expressly designed for VIRTUAL REALITY that will let you test your survival skills. Play the thrilling story in single mode or coop with your friends (up to 4 players) and survive the apocalypse!
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.![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ2](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1580790/header.jpg)
[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ2
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.Most played gore games on Steam
Take a look at the top gore games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 278,502 reviews of which 274,557 were positive and 3,945 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played gore game, thanks to its 4,902 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
274,557
3,945
4,902
players
2. Killing Floor 2
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem. Killing Floor 2 is a zombies, multiplayer and online co-op game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 126,438 reviews of which 110,946 were positive and 15,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 3,194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among gore games based on player count.
8.7
110,946
15,492
3,194
players
3. Mortal Kombat 1
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting, action and gore game developed by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on September 19th 2023 has received 35,772 reviews of which 24,853 were positive and 10,919 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. While seeing 2,194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among gore games based on player count.
6.9
24,853
10,919
2,194
players
4. DOOM Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. DOOM Eternal is a fps, action and gore game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 202,818 reviews of which 184,847 were positive and 17,971 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gore games.
9.0
184,847
17,971
1,723
players
5. Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. Mortal Kombat 11 is a fighting, gore and violent game developed by NetherRealm Studios, QLOC and Shiver and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on April 23rd 2019 has received 105,172 reviews of which 92,682 were positive and 12,490 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,658 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gore games.
8.7
92,682
12,490
1,658
players
6. DOOM
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression. DOOM is a fps, gore and action game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 12th 2016 has received 203,253 reviews of which 194,089 were positive and 9,164 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,390 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played gore games.
9.4
194,089
9,164
1,390
players
7. MORDHAU
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more. MORDHAU is a medieval, multiplayer and first-person game developed and published by Triternion. Released on April 29th 2019 has received 112,088 reviews of which 90,045 were positive and 22,043 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played gore games.
7.9
90,045
22,043
1,148
players
8. Blasphemous
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and souls-like game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on September 10th 2019 has received 50,488 reviews of which 45,485 were positive and 5,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 817 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played gore games.
8.9
45,485
5,003
817
players
9. Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies. Blade and Sorcery is a vr, swordplay and moddable game developed and published by WarpFrog. Released on June 17th 2024 has received 56,980 reviews of which 55,088 were positive and 1,892 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played gore games.
9.5
55,088
1,892
723
players
10. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Gun Interactive. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 20,724 reviews of which 14,278 were positive and 6,446 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 707 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played gore games.
6.8
14,278
6,446
707
players
Best deals on gore games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of gore games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted gore games.
1. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,436 reviews of which 6,913 were positive and 523 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for gore category.
9
6,913
523
-95%
25.00€
1.25€
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 54,959 reviews of which 50,192 were positive and 4,767 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in gore games.
9.0
50,192
4,767
-95%
30.60€
1.53€
3. Maid of Sker
Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe! Maid of Sker is a horror, adventure and action game developed and published by Wales Interactive. Released on July 28th 2020 has received 2,176 reviews of which 1,719 were positive and 457 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in gore games.
7.6
1,719
457
-94%
23.67€
1.42€
4. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Shadow Warrior is a action, fps and swordplay game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on September 26th 2013 has received 26,069 reviews of which 24,000 were positive and 2,069 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for gore games.
9.0
24,000
2,069
-93%
28.00€
1.96€
5. Killing Floor 2
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem. Killing Floor 2 is a zombies, multiplayer and online co-op game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 126,438 reviews of which 110,946 were positive and 15,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.7
110,946
15,492
-92%
29.13€
2.33€
6. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a zombies, funny and villain protagonist game developed and published by Aspyr. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 2,259 reviews of which 1,963 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.3
1,963
296
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
![TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/756530/header.jpg)
7. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]
It may not be stylish, but... Live.Eat or be eaten. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a co-op survival action game that lets you experience the exciting world of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re for yourself. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a action, anime and violent game developed by Three Rings Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 2,391 reviews of which 1,687 were positive and 704 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for gore games.
6.9
1,687
704
-92%
51.25€
4.10€
8. Shadow Warrior 2
Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Shadow Warrior 2 is a action, gore and looter shooter game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 13th 2016 has received 27,097 reviews of which 23,629 were positive and 3,468 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for gore games.
8.6
23,629
3,468
-90%
30.10€
3.01€
9. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a action, boomer shooter and fps game developed by KillPixel Games and Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 27th 2024 has received 2,582 reviews of which 1,918 were positive and 664 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.2
1,918
664
-90%
25.50€
2.55€
10. Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive! Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition is a zombies, co-op and multiplayer game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver. Released on May 31st 2016 has received 11,465 reviews of which 8,190 were positive and 3,275 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for gore games.
7.0
8,190
3,275
-90%
20.60€
2.06€
Free gore games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play gore games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play gore games.
1. LET IT DIE
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs! LET IT DIE is a free to play, action and souls-like game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., SUPERTRICK GAMES and Inc. and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America and Inc.. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 5,846 reviews of which 4,370 were positive and 1,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 120 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free gore games on Steam.
7.3
4,370
1,476
120
players
2. Last Year
Enter the nightmarish world of Last Year, where you and four other classmates try to survive, fight back and ultimately escape a horrifying Fiend in this unique horror asymmetric game. Last Year is a action, multiplayer and horror game developed and published by Undaunted Games. Released on December 09th 2019 has received 9,691 reviews of which 5,988 were positive and 3,703 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.1
5,988
3,703
21
players
3. Gladio and Glory
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free! Gladio and Glory is a early access, pvp and gore game developed and published by Adi Zhavo. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 3,971 reviews of which 3,611 were positive and 360 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.8
3,611
360
13
players
4. Pinball M
Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life. Pinball M is a pinball, horror and simulation game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 795 reviews of which 638 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.6
638
157
12
players
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
5. We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]
a game about news cycles, vicious cycles, infinite cycles We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port] is a violent, free to play and gore game developed by Mismatch Studio and Nicky Case (Originally) and published by Mismatch Studio. Released on July 09th 2019 has received 5,685 reviews of which 5,469 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.3
5,469
216
11
players
6. Requiem: Desiderium Mortis
Requiem: Desiderium Mortis is a Free-to-Play MMORPG set in a dark distant world where an event known as the "Thanatos Incident" rendered the world almost unlivable. Create your own biological weapon known as a Temperion and experience the horrors that grip Ethergia. Requiem: Desiderium Mortis is a free to play, massively multiplayer and rpg game developed and published by Gravity Interactive and Inc.. Released on March 04th 2015 has received 896 reviews of which 607 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.6
607
289
8
players
7. RED HOT VENGEANCE
He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed. RED HOT VENGEANCE is a free to play, violent and gore game developed and published by Bros Before Giraffes. Released on July 11th 2019 has received 3,397 reviews of which 3,262 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.2
3,262
135
7
players
8. Hellbound: Survival Mode
FULL GAME NOW AVAILABLE. GO GET IT! This is the Free Survival Mode for Hellbound: a '90s style First Person Shooter, made 30 years later… but just a glimpse of the full game, go check it out! Hellbound: Survival Mode is a free to play, action and gore game developed and published by Saibot Studios. Released on November 22nd 2019 has received 1,924 reviews of which 1,681 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.4
1,681
243
1
players
9. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】
-"Do you believe the actuality now?" When the SCP Foundation moves, you will be a witness of {Project MA-13}. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】 is a free to play, gore and violent game developed by Stoner Tomohito and published by GESTALT-§. Released on May 04th 2018 has received 365 reviews of which 328 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.3
328
37
1
players
10. BOMJMAN
BOMJMAN is a hardcore indie shooter, based on the author’s cartoon of the same name, about a hobo-superhero, who punishes evil in the futuristic city, ridden with crime. Evil must be defeated but our hero must answer one question – what for? BOMJMAN is a indie, action and violent game developed and published by Unique Media. Released on December 15th 2020 has received 1,287 reviews of which 1,099 were positive and 188 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.1
1,099
188
1
players