Best Violent 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 violent games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free violent games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.
Battlefield™ Hardline
Strategy. Speed. Story. These are the core pillars of Battlefield™ Hardline, a cops vs. criminals experience unlike any other.
Battlefield 3™
Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.
Tales Of Glory
Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign
Dread X Collection
10 Tales of Terror from 10 Twisted Minds. Made in only 7 Sleepless Nights. The Dread X Collection is a series of small games created by some of the most talented indie devs around, all with the same mission: create the P.T. for the horror project of their dreams.
Family Man
You owe us money, Joe, and we plan to collect. We don't care where it comes from, but you'd better not skip town on us. Otherwise your family will be searching the river for your body.
Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
BEAR, VODKA, FALL OF BERLIN! 🐻
This time, Motherland sent you to fight against the Nazi forces to capture Berlin. Kill enemies to get the maximum chance of survival.
Close to the Sun
Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!
Mahou Arms
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Fallout 76
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
The Procession to Calvary
Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.
UnderParty
UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent, so be careful.
Resident Evil 3
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.
Talvisota - Winter War
Talvisota for Rising Storm 2 brings players from the steaming jungles of Vietnam to the frozen forests of Finland, during the Soviet-Finnish Winter War of the late 1930s.
ZomDay
As zombie crisis broke out around the world,you will play one of the warrior of S.E.A.T(Special Event Action Team)to fight against the zombies all over the world.ZomDay is a fast pace VR shooting game contains multi-player mod,exciting Boss fight,character perk and hardcore weapon system.Most played violent games on Steam
Take a look at the top violent games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played violent game, thanks to its 1,614 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
92,682
12,490
1,614
players
2. Mortal Kombat X
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay. Mortal Kombat X is a fighting, gore and action game developed by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on April 13th 2015 has received 55,746 reviews of which 47,579 were positive and 8,167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 731 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among violent games based on player count.
8.4
47,579
8,167
731
players
3. POSTAL 2
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong? POSTAL 2 is a violent, dark humor and open world game developed and published by Running With Scissors. Released on November 02nd 2012 has received 114,374 reviews of which 110,759 were positive and 3,615 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 437 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among violent games based on player count.
9.5
110,759
3,615
437
players
4. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a great soundtrack, gore and pixel graphics game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. Released on March 10th 2015 has received 65,651 reviews of which 61,790 were positive and 3,861 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 394 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played violent games.
9.3
61,790
3,861
394
players
5. GoreBox
GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, battle with friends, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules—and chaos is your playground! GoreBox is a gore, sandbox and violent game developed by Felix Filip and published by F²Games. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 13,366 reviews of which 12,145 were positive and 1,221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 379 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played violent games.
8.9
12,145
1,221
379
players
6. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat. Hotline Miami is a great soundtrack, violent and action game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 23rd 2012 has received 105,342 reviews of which 102,349 were positive and 2,993 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played violent games.
9.6
102,349
2,993
235
players
7. Paint the Town Red
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down. Paint the Town Red is a gore, blood and action game developed and published by South East Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 29,237 reviews of which 28,036 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 215 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played violent games.
9.4
28,036
1,201
215
players
8. Prototype 2
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon! Prototype 2 is a action, open world and gore game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. Released on July 26th 2012 has received 14,860 reviews of which 11,280 were positive and 3,580 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played violent games.
7.5
11,280
3,580
119
players
9. The Surge 2
In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment. The Surge 2 is a souls-like, rpg and action game developed by Deck13 and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 23rd 2019 has received 8,353 reviews of which 6,393 were positive and 1,960 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played violent games.
7.5
6,393
1,960
109
players
![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1580780/header.jpg)
10. [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package! [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ is a action, violent and gore game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on June 09th 2021 has received 2,217 reviews of which 1,825 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 102 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played violent games.
7.9
1,825
392
102
players
Best deals on violent games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of violent 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 violent games.
1. Ancestors Legacy
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war. Ancestors Legacy is a strategy, rts and medieval game developed and published by Destructive Creations. Released on May 22nd 2018 has received 8,335 reviews of which 6,569 were positive and 1,766 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for violent category.
7.7
6,569
1,766
-95%
37.20€
1.86€
2. 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 #2 best deal in violent games.
7.6
1,719
457
-94%
23.67€
1.42€
3. Yesterday Origins
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him... Yesterday Origins is a adventure, point & click and violent game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on November 10th 2016 has received 684 reviews of which 567 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in violent games.
7.8
567
117
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
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 violent games.
7.6
2,340
621
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
5. The Hong Kong Massacre
Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations. The Hong Kong Massacre is a action, bullet time and violent game developed by VRESKI and published by Untold Tales. Released on January 21st 2019 has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,218 were positive and 419 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 violent games.
7.2
1,218
419
-93%
19.14€
1.34€
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 violent 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 violent games.
6.9
1,687
704
-92%
51.25€
4.10€
8. OTXO
Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion. OTXO is a action roguelike, top-down shooter and violent game developed by Lateralis Heavy Industries and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 3,325 reviews of which 3,092 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.9
3,092
233
-91%
12.56€
1.13€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.2
1,635
275
-91%
26.00€
2.34€
10. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and published by Intragames. Released on August 30th 2019 has received 609 reviews of which 529 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.2
529
80
-91%
27.56€
2.48€
Free violent games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play violent 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 violent games.
1. Quake II RTX
Quake II RTX is a cutting-edge, ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic, by NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios. Global lighting effects, including realistic reflections, refraction, shadows, ambient occlusion and global illumination are a result of the path-traced simulation of light. Quake II RTX is a free to play, action and fps game developed by Lightspeed Studios™ and published by NVIDIA. Released on June 06th 2019 has received 4,559 reviews of which 3,985 were positive and 574 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.4
3,985
574
17
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.2
3,262
135
9
players
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.3
5,469
216
7
players
4. Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
Battle other 2D stickfigures online while jumping around like a lunatic and getting blown up into smithereens. With over 70 weapons, Boring Man is the most chaotic and hilarious 2D online shooter on the internet. Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat is a side scroller, pixel graphics and shooter game developed and published by Spasman Games. Released on February 20th 2015 has received 5,449 reviews of which 4,800 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.5
4,800
649
5
players
5. FUCK STALIN
Avenge millions of innocent victims and inflict brutal violence on the communist dictator Joseph Stalin using a wide range of torture tools thanks to the blessing of the free market. FUCK STALIN is a free to play, sandbox and dark humor game developed and published by Sunday's Games. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 699 reviews of which 598 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.1
598
101
3
players
6. Blood Spear
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies. Blood Spear is a violent, indie and blood game developed and published by Blood Spear Dev. Released on August 13th 2021 has received 2,194 reviews of which 2,096 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.1
2,096
98
2
players
7. Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~
Night after night, the same dream of a guillotine. A headhunting serial killer. And the "knights" in black who follow soon after. Irrationality that defies the realm of common sense begins to assault and devour the city. Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~ is a visual novel, anime and adventure game developed by light and published by views Co. and Ltd. Released on June 02nd 2017 has received 603 reviews of which 528 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.2
528
75
2
players
8. Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy
Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy, is an introduction to the dramatic story of a boy kidnapped by a psychopath. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover things worse than your childish nightmares. Take on the role of Jamie and see what phrase “The First Toy” actually means. Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy is a free to play, adventure and horror game developed by Broken Arrow Games and published by Eneida Games. Released on July 02nd 2020 has received 845 reviews of which 765 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.5
765
80
1
players
9. Martial Arts Brutality
In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch. Martial Arts Brutality is a free to play, violent and strategy game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on January 31st 2018 has received 708 reviews of which 600 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.0
600
108
1
players
10. Haunted Gas Station
After a vehicle accident, a man is forced to check a nearby gas station for help, unaware of its ghastly resident. Haunted Gas Station is a free to play, horror and indie game developed and published by JubleLemonSeed. Released on October 16th 2019 has received 1,183 reviews of which 906 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
7.3
906
277
1
players