Best Thriller 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 thriller games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free thriller games are available at the bottom of the page.
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KunKunNight
This is a fictional story in which you will embark on a thrilling escape experience with a man named KunKun.The game contains scare elements. If you lack courage, please exit in a timely manner.![[Chilla's Art] The Kidnap | 誘拐事件](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2593900/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] The Kidnap | 誘拐事件
The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident.
Scene Investigators
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.
Lakeview Cabin 2
The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens!
The Windows Are Gone
Haunted by grief and guilt after a tragic accident, you start seeing a house in your dreams. No matter what you do, you can't get its image out of your mind. You feel it calling for you, so you answer it.
Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.
I made this first-person single player ghost hunting simulation game, trying to take an authentic approach at investigating ghosts. Use essential paranormal tools to help your community alleviate their concerns and put their minds at ease.
Demonologist
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
Vampire Mansion
Explore the mansion, find a way to fight the vampires, find the key, and escape the mansion.![[Chilla's Art] Parasocial | パラソーシャル](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2314720/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] Parasocial | パラソーシャル
Parasocial | パラソーシャル is a Japanese horror game about a live streamer.
Mediterranea Inferno
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.
Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.
Garten of Banban 4
Explore the abandoned levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the residents of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
Mandemon
Decaying Japanese school buildings, a series of bizarre incidents, eerie Mandemon legends. Lies and truths intertwine, love and hate entwined in the mist. What should one do? Whom should one believe? Welcome to this cruel world filled with deception and harm —
Welcome to Kowloon
This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.
Unsorted Horror
A collection of 5 short first-person horror games, that revolve around detailed machinery and dread.
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 Complex: Expedition
When an expedition with your team into the complex goes horribly wrong, you're left alone and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways, otherwise known as the Backrooms. Might there be something following you?Most played thriller games on Steam
Take a look at the top thriller games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. 1000xRESIST
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything. 1000xRESIST is a female protagonist, thriller and futuristic game developed by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 3,614 reviews of which 3,502 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played thriller games.
9.3
3,502
112
69
players
2. Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,589 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
3,106
483
28
players
3. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike is a psychological horror, horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Rayll. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 2,432 reviews of which 2,141 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.4
2,141
291
13
players
4. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
Five years after the events of OXENFREE, Riley returns to her hometown of Camena to investigate mysterious radio signals. What she finds is more than she bargained for. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a thriller, supernatural and adventure game developed by Night School Studio and published by Netflix. Released on July 12th 2023 has received 1,887 reviews of which 1,680 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
1,680
207
6
players
5. Telling Lies
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. Telling Lies is a mystery, fmv and thriller game developed by Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid and Furious Bee Limited and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 1,214 reviews of which 777 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played thriller games.
6.2
777
437
5
players
6. Summer of '58
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked. Summer of '58 is a horror, thriller and atmospheric game developed and published by EMIKA_GAMES. Released on July 21st 2021 has received 4,481 reviews of which 4,028 were positive and 453 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.7
4,028
453
4
players
7. Scauage
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. Scauage is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by KREIDPIX. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 435 reviews of which 399 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.5
399
36
3
players
8. Unspoken
You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant. Unspoken is a horror, atmospheric and psychological horror game developed by and published by Weeping studio. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 668 reviews of which 588 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played thriller games.
8.3
588
80
3
players
9. The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a walking simulator, mystery and atmospheric game developed by ONE-O-ONE GAMES and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 6,343 reviews of which 4,358 were positive and 1,985 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played thriller games.
6.7
4,358
1,985
3
players
10. [Chilla's Art] The Kidnap | 誘拐事件
The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident. [Chilla's Art] The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a horror, thriller and psychological horror game developed and published by Chilla's Art. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 475 reviews of which 396 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played thriller games.
7.8
396
79
2
players
Best deals on thriller games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of thriller games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted thriller games.
1. The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a walking simulator, mystery and atmospheric game developed by ONE-O-ONE GAMES and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 6,343 reviews of which 4,358 were positive and 1,985 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for thriller category.
6.7
4,358
1,985
-90%
16.99€
1.69€
2. Horror Story: Hallowseed
Horror Story: Hallowseed is a story-driven psychological horror game. An obscure event causes two of your friends to disappear while you were camping in the woods. Left alone and stranded in an unknown place, you need to seek the answers about what happened, face the horror and find your friends. Horror Story: Hallowseed is a horror, psychological horror and atmospheric game developed by Jeff Winner and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 325 reviews of which 219 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in thriller games.
6.4
219
106
-89%
19.73€
2.17€
3. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 788 reviews of which 648 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in thriller games.
7.8
648
140
-87%
19.77€
2.57€
4. Telling Lies
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. Telling Lies is a mystery, fmv and thriller game developed by Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid and Furious Bee Limited and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 1,214 reviews of which 777 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for thriller games.
6.2
777
437
-80%
18.65€
3.73€
5. Adios
A pig farmer decides he no longer wants to dispose of bodies for the mob. What follows is a discussion between him and his would-be killer. Adios is a mystery, thriller and short game developed and published by Mischief. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 1,167 reviews of which 1,089 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.8
1,089
78
-65%
15.11€
5.29€
6. Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. Loretta is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and female protagonist game developed by Yakov Butuzoff and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on February 16th 2023 has received 356 reviews of which 332 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.6
332
24
-57%
14.72€
6.33€
7. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley. Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike is a psychological horror, horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Rayll. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 2,432 reviews of which 2,141 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.4
2,141
291
-40%
4.99€
2.99€
8. Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,589 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.3
3,106
483
-40%
24.99€
14.99€
9. Father's Day
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan. Father's Day is a indie, psychological horror and simulation game developed and published by EMIKA_GAMES. Released on October 22nd 2022 has received 982 reviews of which 851 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 33% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for thriller games.
8.2
851
131
-33%
5.69€
3.81€
Free thriller games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play thriller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play thriller games.
1. Scauage
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. Scauage is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by KREIDPIX. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 435 reviews of which 399 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free thriller games on Steam.
8.5
399
36
3
players