Horror games on Steam earned $1.3 billion in 2026

Horror games generated $1.3 billion in revenue on Steam in 2026, according to an Alinea Analytics report. This figure is up 17% from last year and is 4x higher than 2019 levels. Resident Evil Requiem led the genre with approximately $211 million in revenue, representing around 16% of the total.

Resident Evil Requiem · official art via IGDB

Outlast Trials ranked second with $62.1 million, while Resident Evil 4 Remake earned $50.4 million. The Resident Evil franchise accounts for 32% of the total horror revenue on Steam. Reports say Silent Hill 1 Remake is rumored for next year, and Resident Evil Veronica is confirmed for release in 2027. Data for 2026 still includes two remaining months.