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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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.
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Scare" of the 1980s.
CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Stay Out of the House
Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!
No More Heroes 3
Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.
Chasm: The Rift
Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!
Dark Light
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
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.
Serial Cleaners
Serial Cleaners is a top-down stealth-action game, where you get to experience being a murder scene cleaner for the mob in 1990s New York. Alternate between four cleaners, each with their own unique style, and live their stories.
INCISION
All old-school FPS action. No Bullshit. Lots of blood & gore. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth in this ultraviolent, fast-paced, and merciless retro-styled first person shooter.
Night At the Gates of Hell
From the sick mind behind Bloodwash, Jordan King, comes his latest experiment in terror. Inspired by the Italian zombie flicks from Lucio Fulci and Bruno Mattei, Night of the Gates of Hell promises to be a blood dripping, neon soaked, flesh rotting experience.
HALF DEAD 3
Become a member of the highly anticipated sequel of the co-op sci-fi show. Gather a team of four friends. The more partners the more chances to survive. Find your way out in a deadly new room complex filled with even more sophisticated traps.
Project Gunship
Rain hell on the enemy from 12,000 feet in an AC-130 Gunship. Project Gunship provides an authentic and historical simulation of combat in all gunship variants from Vietnam to present day.
Beyond The Wire
Set in the muddy trenches of WW1, Beyond The Wire is a 50v50 multiplayer FPS that immerses players in the desperate & brutal circumstances of the Great War. Featuring an arsenal of historic weapons, ten massive maps, ten playable factions, era-specific tanks, & a brutal melee combat system.
The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory.
Midnight Fight Express
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Thymesia
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
MADiSON
MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.
Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.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€
![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 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
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
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