Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 191 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 4/21/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 20 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 |
2. 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 55, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 41 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 |
3. 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75 positive reviews and 5 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 83 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 |
7. 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 #7 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 |
8. 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 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 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 |
9. 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 #9 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).
10. 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 #10 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.
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| 5 | 4/19/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/30/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/18/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/10/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/26/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Impostor Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Crawlspace 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). King of Silence - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). The Alchemist's House on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Little Screamies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). THE DOUBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). The Maze: L'ultimo soldato on Steam. Steam Store.