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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Anger Foot
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
BROKE PROTOCOL
A fully moddable city sandbox with jobs, NPCs, apartments, garages, gangs, and more. Broke Protocol is an open-world action game focused on roleplaying and custom content. Define your goals and identity in a persistent, reactive world where you write your own story.
Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.
Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
Plan your own alien invasion and harvest humans as the iconic Killer Klowns, or gather a team of survivors to fight the extraterrestrial threat, in a game based on the ‘80s cult classic movie. Welcome to a new, craazzy take on the asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience!
Survival: Fountain of Youth
Survival: Fountain of Youth is a challenging single-player open-world adventure game set on the Caribbean islands. Survive as a shipwrecked 16th-century explorer, craft tools and shelter, and uncover the secrets of both an ancient civilization and your own fate.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Crow Country
The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…
Pine Harbor
Pine Harbor was a small fishing town on the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by cliffs and dense pine forests, shrouded in thick fog. But everything changed as a result of a technological disaster. Explore the town, help its residents, and delve into the depths of the dark forests.
April 24th
The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.
Phantom Fury
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.
Vivat Slovakia
Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.
Ignited in Cavern
In the waning years of the Northern Wei Dynasty, a rumor circulates about a stone statue that bestows blessings in the mortal realm. Lured by the rumor, Anu and Chu Qingqing, a Xianbei General and her Han captive, are led to Dunhuang to face their fates.
outside the door
Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.
Firestone: Online Idle RPG
Firestone: Online Idle RPG is a multiplayer fantasy game with idle rpg mechanics. Collect heroes, upgrade their gear & skills, and send them in idle battles or go on an incremental clicker frenzy to beat monstrous bosses! Chat with guild friends or engage in PVP- the choice is in your hands!
Fida Puti Samurai
A Retro-FPS "virtual happy place", jeopardized with a naughty bug. Traverse this action-oriented roguelite blasting waifus to uncover dirty secrets on a personal computer!
Skelethrone: The Prey
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Subterrain: Mines of Titan
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
Welcome to ParadiZe
Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.
Builders of Greece
Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
NightClub Simulator
seduce girl or get into fight, you can do anythings in virtual night club that you can't do in real life.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 15th 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 2,900 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
92,682
12,490
2,900
players
2. 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. While seeing 935 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among violent games based on player count.
8.9
12,145
1,221
935
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 113,983 reviews of which 110,381 were positive and 3,602 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 709 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among violent games based on player count.
9.5
110,381
3,602
709
players
4. 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 55,641 reviews of which 47,476 were positive and 8,165 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played violent games.
8.4
47,476
8,165
706
players
5. 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 65,466 reviews of which 61,602 were positive and 3,864 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 624 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played violent games.
9.3
61,602
3,864
624
players
6. 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 357 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played violent games.
9.4
28,036
1,201
357
players
7. 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 105,116 reviews of which 102,131 were positive and 2,985 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 354 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played violent games.
9.6
102,131
2,985
354
players
8. The Last Faith
A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions at your disposal. Let nothing stand in your way. The Last Faith is a metroidvania, souls-like and pixel graphics game developed by Kumi Souls Games and published by Playstack. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 3,840 reviews of which 3,154 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played violent games.
8.0
3,154
686
149
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 8,316 reviews of which 6,371 were positive and 1,945 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 131 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played violent games.
7.5
6,371
1,945
131
players
10. Maneater
Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you! Maneater is a open world, dark humor and nature game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 25th 2021 has received 16,941 reviews of which 15,041 were positive and 1,900 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played violent games.
8.7
15,041
1,900
128
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 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted violent games.
1. 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 2,168 reviews of which 1,713 were positive and 455 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for violent category.
7.6
1,713
455
-94%
23.67€
1.42€
2. 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 683 reviews of which 566 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 #2 best deal in violent games.
7.8
566
117
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in violent games.
7.6
2,340
621
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for violent games.
7.2
1,218
419
-93%
19.14€
1.34€
5. 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 #5 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)
6. 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 2,383 reviews of which 1,685 were positive and 698 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for violent games.
6.9
1,685
698
-92%
51.25€
4.10€
7. 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 3,312 reviews of which 3,081 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.9
3,081
231
-91%
12.56€
1.13€
8. 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 1,899 reviews of which 1,627 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.2
1,627
272
-91%
26.00€
2.34€
9. 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 606 reviews of which 526 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 #9 position in the best deals for violent games.
8.2
526
80
-91%
27.56€
2.48€
10. 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 113,983 reviews of which 110,381 were positive and 3,602 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for violent games.
9.5
110,381
3,602
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
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 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play violent games.
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
1. 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 5,634 reviews of which 5,422 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.3
5,422
212
23
players
2. 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 4,555 reviews of which 3,982 were positive and 573 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.5
3,982
573
15
players
3. 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 3,394 reviews of which 3,261 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.2
3,261
133
9
players
4. 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 601 reviews of which 526 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.2
526
75
8
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.5
4,800
649
7
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.1
598
101
4
players
7. Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition
Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition represents a part of the full product. Get a taste of medieval battles in this free version of the acclaimed historical RTS! 4 SP missions and 17 MP maps are now available to everyone. Challenge friends, AI, or take part in our League that will start in March! Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition is a violent, strategy and gore game developed and published by Destructive Creations. Released on February 06th 2018 has received 752 reviews of which 585 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
7.4
585
167
4
players
8. GUN GODZ
GUN GODZ is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Players try to escape the jail of a hotel, which is the only building on Venus and is owned by a record-label owner who happens to be the God of Guns. GUN GODZ is a action, indie and violent game developed and published by Vlambeer. Released on December 08th 2019 has received 704 reviews of which 617 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.2
617
87
2
players
9. Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod
Just Cause 3 Multiplayer mod is a free fan-created project bringing an explosive and highly-customizable multiplayer. Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod is a action, massively multiplayer and open world game developed by nanos GbR and published by nanos GbR and Square Enix. Released on July 20th 2017 has received 2,664 reviews of which 2,085 were positive and 579 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
7.6
2,085
579
2
players
10. LOEK
LOEK is a FPS where the goal is to shoot farm animals with a rocket launcher. LOEK is a indie, action and free to play game developed and published by Ulbe. Released on February 10th 2020 has received 1,044 reviews of which 975 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.8
975
69
1
players