Best Survival Horror 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 survival horror games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free survival horror games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Aliens vs. Predator™
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.
Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Resident Evil 5
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.
Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.
Killing Floor
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Penumbra Overture
Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
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.
Dead Space (2008)
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Zombie Panic! Source
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.
Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em
Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.This is your chance to play in a poker tournament against four characters of such lethal absurdity, you'll either die laughing or die trying.
Cold Fear™
In a ferocious Arctic storm, distress signals are sent from a mysterious Russian whaler. As leading Coast Guard veteran Tom Hansen, you board to investigate and discover unthinkable horrors lurking beneath the ship's bloodstained decks.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.Most played survival horror games on Steam
Take a look at the top survival horror games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 22nd 2025.
1. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc.. Released on June 14th 2016 has received 788,584 reviews of which 623,141 were positive and 165,443 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played survival horror game, thanks to its 44,485 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
623,141
165,443
44,485
players
2. Sons Of The Forest
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator. Sons Of The Forest is a survival, open world and multiplayer game developed by Endnight Games Ltd and published by Newnight . Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 249,455 reviews of which 218,760 were positive and 30,695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 8,528 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival horror games based on player count.
8.7
218,760
30,695
8,528
players
3. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. Dying Light is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by Techland. Released on January 27th 2025 has received 453,392 reviews of which 431,661 were positive and 21,731 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 4,935 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival horror games based on player count.
9.4
431,661
21,731
4,935
players
4. Barotrauma
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself! Barotrauma is a co-op, multiplayer and survival game developed by FakeFish and Undertow Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2023 has received 72,619 reviews of which 68,170 were positive and 4,449 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 4,166 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
68,170
4,449
4,166
players
5. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals. Resident Evil 4 is a horror, action and survival horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 176,353 reviews of which 172,294 were positive and 4,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,929 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.6
172,294
4,059
3,929
players
6. Lethal Company
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company. Lethal Company is a online co-op, horror and first-person game developed and published by Zeekerss. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 484,539 reviews of which 471,064 were positive and 13,475 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,848 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.6
471,064
13,475
3,848
players
7. The Outlast Trials
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same? The Outlast Trials is a horror, multiplayer and co-op game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 64,750 reviews of which 60,513 were positive and 4,237 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 2,895 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
60,513
4,237
2,895
players
8. Resident Evil 2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2019 has received 170,733 reviews of which 165,577 were positive and 5,156 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,086 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.6
165,577
5,156
1,086
players
9. Resident Evil Village
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic. Resident Evil Village is a survival horror, horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 06th 2021 has received 117,757 reviews of which 112,614 were positive and 5,143 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 903 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.4
112,614
5,143
903
players
10. Resident Evil 4 (2005)
(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped. Resident Evil 4 (2005) is a inventory management, survival horror and action game developed and published by Capcom. Released on February 27th 2014 has received 81,342 reviews of which 75,926 were positive and 5,416 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 797 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival horror games.
9.2
75,926
5,416
797
players
Best deals on survival horror games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of survival horror games available on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted survival horror games.
1. My Friendly Neighborhood
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure. My Friendly Neighborhood is a singleplayer, survival horror and funny game developed by John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski and published by DreadXP. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 2,725 reviews of which 2,606 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for survival horror category.
9.1
2,606
119
-95%
31.20€
1.56€
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 55,039 reviews of which 50,267 were positive and 4,772 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 survival horror games.
9.0
50,267
4,772
-95%
30.60€
1.53€
3. Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare. Them and Us is a female protagonist, survival horror and horror game developed by TendoGames Co. and Ltd. and published by TendoGames Co., Ltd. and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 28th 2021 has received 1,366 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in survival horror games.
7.3
1,043
323
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
4. Bendy and the Dark Revival
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive. Bendy and the Dark Revival is a horror, action and singleplayer game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on November 15th 2022 has received 12,744 reviews of which 11,858 were positive and 886 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
9.1
11,858
886
-91%
26.44€
2.38€
5. 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. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a indie, survival horror and violent game developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 28th 2022 has received 1,910 reviews of which 1,635 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.2
1,635
275
-91%
26.00€
2.34€
6. FOREWARNED
FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within. FOREWARNED is a horror, online co-op and survival horror game developed and published by Dreambyte Games. Released on April 25th 2024 has received 6,372 reviews of which 5,793 were positive and 579 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
8.8
5,793
579
-90%
11.30€
1.13€
7. 2Dark
2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark®. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids! 2Dark is a indie, horror and stealth game developed by Gloomywood and published by Nacon. Released on March 10th 2017 has received 784 reviews of which 608 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
7.4
608
176
-90%
24.99€
2.49€
8. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare. Outlast is a horror, first-person and survival horror game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on September 04th 2013 has received 125,005 reviews of which 120,592 were positive and 4,413 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
9.5
120,592
4,413
-88%
20.25€
2.43€
9. Those Who Remain
As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller. Those Who Remain is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed by Camel 101 and published by Wired Productions and WhisperGames. Released on May 28th 2020 has received 778 reviews of which 525 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
6.5
525
253
-88%
19.92€
2.39€
10. Alien: Isolation
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger. Alien: Isolation is a horror, survival horror and sci-fi game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on October 06th 2014 has received 60,129 reviews of which 56,052 were positive and 4,077 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for survival horror games.
9.2
56,052
4,077
-87%
39.85€
5.18€
Free survival horror games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play survival horror games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play survival horror games.
1. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner. Dead Frontier 2 is a free to play, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Creaky Corpse Ltd. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 26,544 reviews of which 18,687 were positive and 7,857 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 779 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free survival horror games on Steam.
6.9
18,687
7,857
779
players
2. Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness. Cry of Fear is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Team Psykskallar. Released on April 25th 2013 has received 73,301 reviews of which 64,872 were positive and 8,429 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 377, this survival horror game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free survival horror games on Steam.
8.7
64,872
8,429
377
players
3. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone. PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a multiplayer, horror and survival horror game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 49,685 reviews of which 39,017 were positive and 10,668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 234, this survival horror game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free survival horror games on Steam.
7.7
39,017
10,668
234
players
4. Ultimate Custom Night
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties! Ultimate Custom Night is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on June 27th 2018 has received 57,931 reviews of which 55,086 were positive and 2,845 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 195 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free survival horror games on Steam.
9.3
55,086
2,845
195
players
5. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator! Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on December 04th 2017 has received 29,934 reviews of which 28,134 were positive and 1,800 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
9.2
28,134
1,800
75
players
6. Dodgy Deliveries
Co-op "Horror" game about running a delivery service with your friends! B̵̨̦͓͖̹̪̥̮͛̀̏̈́̐̔̉Ę̴̤̦̤͓̰̤́͗̚ ̵̨̺͓̱̞͔͉͙̀̂͂͋͠͠Ç̸̫͈̋͋͆̋̾̑̕͜Ä̴̛̟͑͛͋͂̌̕͜͝R̵̛͎̮̜̒̽̈́͂̓̒͘Ę̸͉̙̎̀͐͆Ḟ̶̼͖̭͇̗U̸̡̫͇̤̭̪̦̣̔Ḷ̶̛͖̙͗̋̈̇̕ ̷̡̢͕̦̜͚̌̎̃̔Ā̷̧͇͎̳͔̩̜̤̗͊̋Ţ̸̭̩͚̮͖͇̹̬̾ ̷͍̞̰͈̻̣͚̂̾ͅN̵̛̤͒̏̒͝Ḯ̵̡̘͇̖̏͘Ģ̸̛͙̥̞̽̀͒͜H̶̲̜̺̐̄͋͊̍̈́͘͜T̴̯̲̳̪͚̜̼̈͠ Dodgy Deliveries is a online co-op, horror and co-op game developed by Tomas Gonzalez and German Rieck and published by Deliver Games. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 806 reviews of which 644 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
7.6
644
162
51
players
7. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really. Cats is a clicker, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by 100 Cozy Games and Cats. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 4,105 reviews of which 3,199 were positive and 906 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
7.6
3,199
906
29
players
8. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 is a cartoony, horror and survival horror game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 12th 2019 has received 3,425 reviews of which 3,161 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
8.9
3,161
264
21
players
9. 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 3,860 reviews of which 3,644 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
9.1
3,644
216
16
players
10. Codename CURE
Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions. Codename CURE is a zombies, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Raptor Byte. Released on October 31st 2017 has received 16,475 reviews of which 13,957 were positive and 2,518 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free survival horror games on Steam.
8.3
13,957
2,518
12
players