Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 186 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 2/18/2026.
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1. 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 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 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 12 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 |
2. 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 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 42 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75 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.
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 110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93 positive reviews and 17 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 269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184 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 |
7. 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 #7 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 15 positive reviews and 7 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. 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 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. 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 |
9. ForkJump
A dark, third-person, open-world exploration game set in a sci-fi environment. Dodge dangers, jumping fork monsters and fork-jump-scares. Master parkour and teleportation to discover secret areas and Forks, delving into the mystery of the Fork obsession and aiming to become the ultimate giga cyborg.
ForkJump has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ForkJump on the Steam Deck.
10. Scare Girl 2
A game at a haunted house and you're trying to collect 10 radio to open an escape door from a killer.
Scare Girl 2 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scare Girl 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/9/2023 |
| Developer | PartyGaming |
| Publisher | PartyGaming |
| Steam App Id | 2567600 |
More Free Jump Scare Games
Explore even more rankings for the 20 best free Jump Scare games available on Steam.
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| 1 | 3/14/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/18/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/26/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/19/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/2/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/9/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/24/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Absolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). SCARY MAGIC ZOMBIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Crawlspace 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 8). King of Silence - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). The Alchemist's House on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Loop Theory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Impostor Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). ForkJump on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Scare Girl 2 on Steam. Steam Store.