Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 171 Jump Scare games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Jump Scare game rankings were last updated on 10/27/2025.
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1. SmileXCorp 3
After helping the Resistance, and infiltrating the train bound for the corporation, you must take control of the situation and fight the enemy from within. Enter the Smiling-X horror game and help the Resistance defeat the evil corporation that is trying to manipulate
SmileXCorp 3 holds the #1 spot for "best free Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of 51. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SmileXCorp 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Warranty Man
First person scary game set in an underground parking garage. Find your lost parking card, collect some cash to pay for your parking and get out before Warranty Man finds you and sells you auto insurance.
Warranty Man has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition"
A first-person horror game about Egypt. Explore the scary secret of the mysterious pyramid. In order to protect the heroes from danger, the player can use the characters' cameras to see a ghostly entity and anomalies invisible to the human eye.
The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition" has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition" on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/3/2023 |
| Developer | Andrey Radostev |
| Publisher | Andrey Radostev |
| Steam App Id | 2708710 |
4. Absolution
Absolution is a first-person psychological horror experience where you face THE JUDGE as they peel apart your very soul. Uncover dark truths and navigate moral dilemmas as you're questioned about your past deeds. Every lie has consequences.
Absolution has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/14/2025 |
| Developer | Andrea Lim |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 3290090 |
5. SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE
EVIL SCIENTISTS have created a SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE! Play as a top secret spy, who enters the zombie facility, and collects information about the zombie. But be cautious! The zombie is very dangerous!
SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Epic Dragon
Epic Dragon is an arcade-style game in which the player controls the Dragon Faby (Endless Game) , which moves persistently to the right. The player is tasked with navigating Faby through pairs of pipes that have equally sized gaps placed at random heights.
Epic Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/20/2022 |
| Developer | Voge_Games |
| Publisher | Voge_Games |
| Steam App Id | 2231310 |
7. Face Your Demons
A short Jumpscare experience, based on a demon encounter in a haunted cathedral. Great for first-time VR users, especially family and friends or for those who enjoy a dark mood and ambiance.
Face Your Demons has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/10/2019 |
| Developer | ARTIV |
| Publisher | Shin Graphic |
| Steam App Id | 1091170 |
8. Scary School Simulator 2
Escape from horror anime ghost story in your school's classroom!
Scary School Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/30/2023 |
| Developer | SCARY CREEPY PASTA |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2667850 |
9. Crawlspace 2
You saw an ad about someone needing help fixing their ventilation system. it sounded easy, but this job was much different then then usual work that you were used to.
Crawlspace 2 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Crawlspace 2 on the Steam Deck.
10. TIMORE REMAKE
Official remake of the original Timore, that was released in 2014. Mannequins, darkness, blood, loneliness and horror.
TIMORE REMAKE has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/3/2022 |
| Franchise | Vidas games |
| Developer | Vidas Salavejus |
| Publisher | Vidas Salavejus |
| Steam App Id | 2150970 |
More Free Jump Scare Games
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| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/15/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/3/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/14/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/20/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/18/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/19/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/8/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Warranty Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Absolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Epic Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Face Your Demons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Crawlspace 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.