Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 198 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 6/9/2026.
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1. The Wheelchair Man
Steal $5,000 from an abandoned apartment complex while avoiding a demented man.
The Wheelchair Man holds the #1 spot for "best free Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of ?. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" 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 | 6/7/2026 |
| Developer | Deformed Studios |
| Publisher | Deformed Studios |
| Steam App Id | 4757300 |
2. Loop Theory
Loop Theory is a horror game in which every minute spent in the game changes your idea of the story. Take on the role of a character with a mysterious past and find out about what happened.
Loop Theory has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #2 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 17 positive reviews and 8 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 Maze: L'ultimo soldato
You have been chosen to descend into the abyss. No one told you why those before you never returned. Do not turn back. Do not listen to the noises in the corridors. You have one task: restore power to your nation before the Maze takes you. The mission is clear. Your fate is not.
The Maze: L'ultimo soldato has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 3 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.
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 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 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).
5. 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 44, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 27 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.
6. THE DOUBLE
Tarot meets Blackjack with psychological horror inspired by Dostoevsky. A gore card game based on one of the strangest novels. Gameplay with puzzles, dark themes, surreal horror, cards and black humor. Experimental gameplay blending multiple mechanics
THE DOUBLE has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 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 20 positive reviews and 3 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 | 12/24/2025 |
| Developer | BadGafiGames |
| Publisher | BadGafiGames |
| Steam App Id | 4220670 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TIMORE REMAKE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2022 |
| Franchise | Vidas games |
| Developer | Vidas Salavejus |
| Publisher | Vidas Salavejus |
| Steam App Id | 2150970 |
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 269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 84 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. King of Silence - Prologue
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 - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97 positive reviews and 18 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 |
10. 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 #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 28 positive reviews and 2 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 |
More Free Jump Scare Games
Explore even more rankings for the 21 best free Jump Scare games available on Steam.
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| 4 | 6/7/2026 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/26/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/10/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/15/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2023 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 9). The Wheelchair Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Loop Theory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). The Maze: L'ultimo soldato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Warranty Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 13). THE DOUBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 16). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 14). The Alchemist's House on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). King of Silence - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Little Screamies on Steam. Steam Store.