Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 145 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 6/22/2025.
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1. King of Silence
Embark on a chilling journey in King of Silence, a first-person horror game where silence is survival. Trapped in a dark, abandoned temple, you must quietly uncover its secrets and the eerie legend of the King of Silence to find your escape. Make a sound, and it may be your last.
King of Silence holds the #1 spot for "best free Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/26/2025 |
| Developer | Onze 8 Degrés |
| Publisher | Onze 8 Degrés |
| Steam App Id | 2434440 |
2. Nocturnal Nemesis
Experience the terror in Nocturnal Nemesis, a first-person survival horror game. Navigate a dark, eerie winery, fix generators, and outsmart relentless AI-driven threats. Can you survive the night and uncover the mystery?
Nocturnal Nemesis has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/11/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3144120 |
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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/3/2023 |
| Developer | Andrey Radostev |
| Publisher | Andrey Radostev |
| Steam App Id | 2708710 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 12 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).
5. Impostor Online
Inspired by party games like Werewolf and Mafia, Impostor Online is a 6-16 player online game of murder, deception, and infection. Join friends and play as a Civilian, Impostor, Zombie, Nurse, Jester, or other unique characters to strategize your way to victory!
Impostor Online has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 11 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 | 4/19/2025 |
| Developer | SkullSocket Studios |
| Publisher | SkullSocket Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2966570 |
6. 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 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 19 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 |
7. 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 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 11 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.
8. The Alchemist's House
An invitation from a stranger... There's something evil in this house... Will you survive?
The Alchemist's House has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 85 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 | 12/24/2019 |
| Developer | Angry Bunny |
| Publisher | Angry Bunny |
| Steam App Id | 1208520 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/30/2023 |
| Developer | SCARY CREEPY PASTA |
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| Steam App Id | 2667850 |
10. 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 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 9 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 | 3/14/2025 |
| Developer | Andrea Lim |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 3290090 |
More Free Jump Scare Games
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| 5 | 5/26/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/3/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/19/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/14/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). King of Silence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Nocturnal Nemesis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Impostor Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). The Alchemist's House on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Absolution on Steam. Steam Store.