Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 128 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 12/20/2024.
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1. Scary School Simulator 2
Escape from horror anime ghost story in your school's classroom!
Scary School Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of 54. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 35 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2667850 |
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 50, placing it in the #2 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 15 positive reviews and 15 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. 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 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" 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 |
| Developer | Mighty Mouseworks |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3144120 |
4. 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 71, placing it in the #4 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 27 positive reviews and 6 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 | 12/3/2023 |
| Developer | Andrey Radostev |
| Publisher | Andrey Radostev |
| Steam App Id | 2708710 |
5. 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 57, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. 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 #6 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 |
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 63, placing it in the #7 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 23 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.
8. Little Screamies
Explore and survive the spooky puzzling world of Little Screamies! BUT BEWARE!! Not everything is as it seems at Little Laboratories Inc...
Little Screamies has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Little Screamies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Nukepop Games |
| Publisher | Nukepop Games |
| Steam App Id | 3292220 |
9. 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 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188 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 |
More Free Jump Scare Games
Explore even more rankings for the 15 best free Jump Scare games available on Steam.
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| 2 | 11/30/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/15/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/11/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/3/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Warranty Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 13). Nocturnal Nemesis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Curse of the Egyptian Pyramid "Remaster Edition" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Face Your Demons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). Little Screamies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). The Alchemist's House on Steam. Steam Store.