Best Stealth 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 stealth games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free stealth games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Nuclear Option
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.
Thief Simulator 2
The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!
Pizza Possum
Live your ultimate possum dreams in a snackable, chaotic arcade game focused on eating as much food as you can in single-player or local co-op - without getting caught.
Fortune's Run
Explore a decaying industrial world left behind in humanity's never-ending race to conquer the stars. Beneath its iron skies, desperate souls kill and steal for passage to the still-plentiful frontier worlds. Sink or swim in this high-octane first-person shooter with immersive sim elements.
El Paso, Elsewhere
STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.
IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
Birds Aren't Real: The Game
Birds Aren’t Real is a 3D sandbox game with a comic twist.Based on the real-life satirical conspiracy theory, play as a government surveillance pigeon drone, using sneaky maneuvers and creative thinking to manipulate the citizens and dispel their suspicions about the government's avian task force.
Vampire Mansion
Explore the mansion, find a way to fight the vampires, find the key, and escape the mansion.
Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
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.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders - Bandit's Trail
FREE PROLOGUE! Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.
Granny Remake
Granny Remake is a gripping horror game where you must escape from a sinister house chased by a cunning and relentless Granny. Choose from multiple escape routes: drive away in a car, call the police, or unlock the main door
The Break-In
Steal everything. Even the people. The Break-In lets you take whatever you want, from TVs to fridges to toilets. And all in 1-4 player co-op, VR and non VR. Select your getaway vehicle, anything from a bicycle to a stolen police van, and load up with gear like hammers and rocket boosters, and steal.
World Boss
LazarBeam and Fresh present WORLD BOSS. Fast, fluid FPS gameplay. Millions of builds. Non-stop 14-player mayhem. Download NOW for FREE!
Six Days in Fallujah
NEW! Play solo with an AI fireteam or co-op online. Six Days in Fallujah is an intensely realistic first-person tactical shooter based on true stories from one of this century’s toughest urban battles.
Aliens: Dark Descent
Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Extraction
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Extraction is a tactical, co-op, PvE first-person shooter where you and your squad face an evolving alien threat. Teamwork, tactics, and flawless execution are key to your survival.
DUBIUM
DUBIUM is a survival deception game set in a near future sci-fi environment. Five Frontiers must work together to complete different missions to escape before it’s too late. But beware, one of the Frontiers is a Traitor whose goal is to escape and leave the others to fall into the abyss.
Amnesia: The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.
Propagation: Paradise Hotel
Trapped inside the Paradise Hotel, you are desperate to find your sister. Explore dark surroundings, gather resources, and survive terrifying encounters. This intense single-player VR survival horror game with great storytelling will get your adrenaline pumping.Most played stealth games on Steam
Take a look at the top stealth games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. HITMAN World of Assassination
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach. HITMAN World of Assassination is a stealth, assassin and action game developed and published by IO Interactive A/S. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 43,093 reviews of which 37,340 were positive and 5,753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played stealth game, thanks to its 3,995 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
37,340
5,753
3,995
players
2. Assassin's Creed® Origins
ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS IS A NEW BEGINNING *The Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed®: Ancient Egypt is available now as a free update!* Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Assassin's Creed® Origins is a open world, assassin and action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on October 26th 2017 has received 111,979 reviews of which 95,997 were positive and 15,982 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 3,158 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among stealth games based on player count.
8.5
95,997
15,982
3,158
players
3. Batman™: Arkham Knight
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. Batman™: Arkham Knight is a action, open world and superhero game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 138,234 reviews of which 122,376 were positive and 15,858 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 3,101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among stealth games based on player count.
8.7
122,376
15,858
3,101
players
4. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is a stealth, open world and action game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 98,930 reviews of which 90,725 were positive and 8,205 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,411 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played stealth games.
9.0
90,725
8,205
2,411
players
5. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands
Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands is a open world, shooter and co-op game developed by Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Milan, Reflections and Ubisoft Belgrade and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 06th 2017 has received 95,437 reviews of which 76,214 were positive and 19,223 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,909 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played stealth games.
7.9
76,214
19,223
1,909
players
6. Sniper Elite 5
The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks. Sniper Elite 5 is a singleplayer, sniper and stealth game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on May 25th 2022 has received 21,473 reviews of which 17,859 were positive and 3,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,700 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.2
17,859
3,614
1,700
players
7. Assassin's Creed® Unity
Assassin’s Creed® Unity tells the story of Arno, a young man who embarks upon an extraordinary journey to expose the true powers behind the French Revolution. In the brand new co-op mode, you and your friends will also be thrown in the middle of a ruthless struggle for the fate of a nation. Assassin's Creed® Unity is a open world, parkour and assassin game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on November 12th 2014 has received 73,363 reviews of which 57,351 were positive and 16,012 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 1,210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played stealth games.
7.7
57,351
16,012
1,210
players
8. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition! Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is a action, open world and stealth game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on September 07th 2012 has received 67,811 reviews of which 65,154 were positive and 2,657 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played stealth games.
9.5
65,154
2,657
1,156
players
9. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is a action, stealth and third person game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on March 26th 2010 has received 72,471 reviews of which 69,789 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,113 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played stealth games.
9.5
69,789
2,682
1,113
players
10. Dishonored 2
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored. Dishonored 2 is a stealth, first-person and action game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on November 11th 2016 has received 62,334 reviews of which 55,743 were positive and 6,591 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 761 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played stealth games.
8.8
55,743
6,591
761
players
Best deals on stealth games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of stealth games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted stealth games.
1. War Mongrels
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC). War Mongrels is a real time tactics, stealth and strategy game developed by Destructive Creations and published by Destructive Creations and DMM Games - Asia. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 2,159 reviews of which 1,610 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for stealth category.
7.2
1,610
549
-94%
38.83€
2.33€
2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth, strategy and tactical game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 37,039 reviews of which 35,581 were positive and 1,458 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in stealth games.
9.4
35,581
1,458
-93%
39.43€
2.76€
3. Partisans 1941
Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants. Partisans 1941 is a strategy, real time tactics and world war ii game developed by Alter Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 8,110 reviews of which 6,672 were positive and 1,438 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in stealth games.
8.0
6,672
1,438
-93%
29.57€
2.07€
4. Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you! Party Hard 2 is a indie, violent and action game developed by Pinokl Games, Kverta and Hologryph and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 25th 2018 has received 2,961 reviews of which 2,340 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.6
2,340
621
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
5. Hot Brass
As an elite SWAT operator, think fast and put your tactics to the test to master a series of missions and save lives. Summon your team of up to four players in online and local co-op, or hone your skills solo. Don’t just be the best—be the best of the best. Hot Brass is a real time tactics, stealth and crime game developed by Walk with Kings and published by Treasure Hunters FanClub. Released on February 26th 2021 has received 641 reviews of which 485 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.2
485
156
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up. The Swindle is a crime, indie and action game developed and published by Size Five Games. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 608 reviews of which 387 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for stealth games.
6.2
387
221
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
7. Seven: Enhanced Edition
Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion. Seven: Enhanced Edition is a action rpg, stealth and isometric game developed by IMGN.PRO and Fool's Theory and published by IMGN.PRO. Released on December 01st 2017 has received 1,992 reviews of which 1,520 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for stealth games.
7.4
1,520
472
-92%
30.75€
2.46€
8. Thief Simulator
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does. Thief Simulator is a simulation, stealth and singleplayer game developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 09th 2018 has received 35,105 reviews of which 30,993 were positive and 4,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for stealth games.
8.7
30,993
4,112
-91%
20.11€
1.81€
9. Hitman: Blood Money
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing. Hitman: Blood Money is a stealth, action and assassin game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 13,868 reviews of which 13,059 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for stealth games.
9.2
13,059
809
-90%
10.10€
1.01€
10. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is a horror, adventure and first-person game developed and published by Frictional Games. Released on January 23rd 2009 has received 2,725 reviews of which 2,564 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for stealth games.
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2,564
161
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
Free stealth games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play stealth games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play stealth games.
1. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play! Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a horror, stealth and retro game developed by Basically Games and published by Basically Games and LLC. Released on October 21st 2022 has received 11,634 reviews of which 10,775 were positive and 859 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.0
10,775
859
96
players
2. Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner! Just Act Natural is a multiplayer, casual and action game developed by Conor Garity and Liam Kerrigan and published by Conor Garity. Released on March 25th 2022 has received 5,725 reviews of which 5,055 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.6
5,055
670
56
players
3. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2 is a horror, survival horror and stealth game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 15th 2019 has received 3,848 reviews of which 3,633 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.1
3,633
215
46
players
4. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a adventure, puzzle and stealth game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 5,910 reviews of which 5,117 were positive and 793 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.4
5,117
793
42
players
5. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner. The WereCleaner is a stealth, casual and cartoony game developed by Howlin' Hugs and published by USC Games. Released on May 07th 2024 has received 9,579 reviews of which 9,527 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.6
9,527
52
40
players
6. Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
The Original Pre-Alpha of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions. Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha is a horror, stealth and sandbox game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,965 reviews of which 1,782 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.7
1,782
183
24
players
7. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor 2 is back! It is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that adapts to your every move. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 is a adventure, strategy and puzzle game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on December 29th 2020 has received 815 reviews of which 696 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.1
696
119
21
players
8. Of Guards And Thieves
Of Guards and Thieves is a multiplayer stealth game in which high-powered guards face off against fast and elusive thieves in a contest of wits. Outsmarting the enemy and shooting your way through to the goal are equally valid strategies. Simple rules, emergent gameplay and high replayability. Of Guards And Thieves is a multiplayer, free to play and stealth game developed and published by Subvert Games and Polygon Moon. Released on July 16th 2014 has received 4,332 reviews of which 3,698 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.3
3,698
634
13
players
9. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a tactical, realistic and shooter game developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 19th 2024 has received 2,635 reviews of which 2,484 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
9.0
2,484
151
10
players
10. Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha
Hello Guest, beloved Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha, a stealth horror thriller with an advanced, self-learning AI. You take the night shift as a security guard at an abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park where a creature is hiding in the shadows. What can go wrong? Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha is a adventure, strategy and puzzle game developed by Eerie Guest and tinyBuild and published by tinyBuild. Released on December 22nd 2020 has received 658 reviews of which 585 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free stealth games on Steam.
8.3
585
73
7
players