Discounted 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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FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water
“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Blade of Darkness
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
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.
Castlevania Advance Collection
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Crysis Remastered
The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.
Severed Steel
An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.
Arboria
Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.
A Total War Saga: TROY
Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.
Twelve Minutes
An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
Tsugunohi
One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.
Furry Feet
Furry Feet...Or Paws if you prefer. Does anything else has to be said?
The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Eldest Souls
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Hell Let Loose
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Intravenous
Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.
The Last Stand Legacy Collection
Survive the zombie apocalypse and make humanity's last stand in this three-game legacy bundle, revamped for modern hardware. Explore, build, and survive for as long as you can in The Last Stand, The Last Stand 2, and The Last Stand: Union City.![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ2](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1580790/header.jpg)
[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ2
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
No More Heroes
Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1369760/header.jpg)
[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1580780/header.jpg)
[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
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 20th 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 105,417 reviews of which 92,894 were positive and 12,523 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 1,618 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
92,894
12,523
1,618
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 696 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
696
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 435 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
435
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 379 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
379
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 336 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
336
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 250 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
250
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 233 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
233
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 162 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
162
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 107 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
107
players
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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played violent games.
7.9
1,825
392
99
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 20th 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 2,259 reviews of which 1,963 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
1,963
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 20th 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
11
players
![We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1103210/header.jpg)
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.3
5,469
216
8
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 3,397 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 #3 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.2
3,262
135
8
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
7
players
5. 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 2,665 reviews of which 2,084 were positive and 581 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
7.6
2,084
581
3
players
6. 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 1,043 reviews of which 974 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.8
974
69
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. 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 #8 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.1
598
101
2
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
9.1
2,096
98
1
players
10. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】
-"Do you believe the actuality now?" When the SCP Foundation moves, you will be a witness of {Project MA-13}. 【SCP】器関ノ彷徨 -The will of a single Tale-【DEMOver.】 is a free to play, gore and violent game developed by Stoner Tomohito and published by GESTALT-§. Released on May 04th 2018 has received 365 reviews of which 328 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free violent games on Steam.
8.3
328
37
1
players