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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Perfect Vermin

Your task is simple, exterminate all vermin. The sledge hammer you have been provided is capable of destroying almost all office appliances and furniture that may be uncooperative. Your time is running out.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 06 Nov 2020

The Emperor's Own: Alpha Teaser

The Emperor’s Own is a story-driven adventure game with RPG elements, set in an alternate universe, inspired by the Russian Empire at the dawn of the 19th century. It features multi-dimensional characters, difficult moral dilemmas, and a mature, branching narrative.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 04 Nov 2020

SpellForce 3 Versus Edition

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 03 Nov 2020

SpellForce 3 Fallen God

Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 03 Nov 2020

House

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Price 8.19€
Rating 9.2
Release 30 Oct 2020

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.9
Release 29 Oct 2020

HARD BULLET

HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Oct 2020

Murder House

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Price -50% 4.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 22 Oct 2020

Disc Room

Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.

Price -81% 2.76€
Rating 8.8
Release 22 Oct 2020

10 Miles To Safety

The Apocalypse has arrived and your goal is simple: Make it 10 miles to safety through a limitless procedurally-generated world overrun with The Infected and packed with the tools and weapons to fight them.

Price 7.95€
Rating 7.0
Release 21 Oct 2020

Perilous Warp

Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

Price 12.49€
Rating 7.0
Release 20 Oct 2020

DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

The Ancient Gods – Part One is the first campaign expansion for the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Price -65% 7.02€
Rating 6.7
Release 20 Oct 2020

G String

Slip into the Standard Issue Biosuit as Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion.

Price 13.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 16 Oct 2020

The Horror Of Salazar House

Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become another permanent inhabitant? An Italian horror inspired adventure game!

Price 3.29€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Oct 2020

Onee Chanbara ORIGIN

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!

Price 49.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 14 Oct 2020

Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~

Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?

Price 12.79€
Rating 6.4
Release 29 Sep 2020

Propagation VR

Combining survival horror and static wave shooting, Propagation VR will get your adrenaline pumping as you try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Armed only with your guns and your fists, fight off terrifying zombies and other multi-species mutants. Will you get out alive?

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 25 Sep 2020

Serious Sam 4

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Price -83% 6.65€
Rating 8.2
Release 24 Sep 2020

CROSSBOW: Bloodnight

CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 24 Sep 2020

Mafia: Definitive Edition

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Price -85% 5.85€
Rating 8.6
Release 24 Sep 2020

Swordsman VR

Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.

Price 16.79€
Rating 6.8
Release 24 Sep 2020

Shrine II

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 22 Sep 2020

The Grounding

If she catches you, she kills you. Smoke 6 times without getting killed.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 16 Sep 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Price -85% 6.12€
Rating 7.5
Release 08 Sep 2020

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 4,662 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
274,557
3,945

4,662
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 3,291 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

3,291
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 2,145 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

2,145
players

4. 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 1,614 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played gore games.
8.7
92,682
12,490

1,614
players

5. 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 1,588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played gore games.
9.0
184,847
17,971

1,588
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 1,374 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

1,374
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 1,019 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

1,019
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 856 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

856
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 747 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

747
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 746 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

746
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 2,254 reviews of which 1,958 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
1,958
296

-92% 19.25€ 1.54€

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 101 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

101
players

2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.8
3,611
360

16
players

3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
7.6
638
157

12
players

4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.2
3,262
135

9
players

5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.6
607
289

9
players

6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
9.3
5,469
216

7
players

7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.1
5,988
3,703

4
players

8. The Last Job

What seemed like an easy job, descends into something horrifying. Explore mysterious house, that holds dark secrets, in this first person horror experience. The Last Job is a horror, psychological horror and psychedelic game developed and published by DefinitelyNotScaryGames. Released on December 07th 2022 has received 381 reviews of which 256 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
6.4
256
125

1
players

9. Traum

Traum is a short, story-driven adventure about a man with a dream. Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news? Traum is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed and published by Ruskatuli. Released on March 19th 2018 has received 376 reviews of which 348 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.5
348
28

10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free gore games on Steam.
8.4
1,681
243