Free Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 171 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 11/27/2025.
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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 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 14 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 | 4/19/2025 |
| Developer | SkullSocket Studios |
| Publisher | SkullSocket Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2966570 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 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.
3. 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 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 14 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 5 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.
5. 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 #5 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 38 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 |
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 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 21 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 | 10/3/2022 |
| Franchise | Vidas games |
| Developer | Vidas Salavejus |
| Publisher | Vidas Salavejus |
| Steam App Id | 2150970 |
8. 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 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 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).
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. 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 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 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 |
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| 7 | 4/19/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/18/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/26/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/26/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/2/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/21/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/24/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/28/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Impostor Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Crawlspace 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). King of Silence - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Loop Theory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Face Your Demons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Scary School Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). SmileXCorp 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). ForkJump on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Little Screamies on Steam. Steam Store.