Best Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 116 Jump Scare games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Jump Scare game rankings were last updated on 11/16/2024.
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1. Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation holds the #1 spot for "best Jump Scare game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,017 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2017 |
| Developer | Albino Moose Games |
| Publisher | Albino Moose Games |
| Steam App Id | 577690 |
2. Five Nights at Freddy's
Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds!
Five Nights at Freddy's has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,966 positive reviews and 3,330 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2014 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 319510 |
3. Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,612 positive reviews and 1,354 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2014 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 332800 |
4. F.E.A.R.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,664 positive reviews and 979 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play F.E.A.R. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/21/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 21090 |
5. Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,844 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2023 |
| Developer | Steel Wool Studios |
| Publisher | ScottGames |
| Steam App Id | 2287520 |
6. Five Nights at Freddy's 4
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,216 positive reviews and 1,039 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2015 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 388090 |
7. IMSCARED
"I need a Heart in order to open it"
IMSCARED has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,734 positive reviews and 179 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2016 |
| Developer | Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks |
| Publisher | Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks |
| Steam App Id | 429720 |
8. Bite Night
Bite Night is a comedic first-person horror game that explores the idea of what if the big bad monster was bad at their job of being scary.
Bite Night has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bite Night on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2024 |
| Developer | MyGrandfather Games |
| Publisher | MyGrandfather Games |
| Steam App Id | 2951520 |
9. Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,771 positive reviews and 959 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/2/2015 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 354140 |
10. Pomberito
Survive 5 nights in the heart of northeastern Argentina as a local farmer and reveal the truth behind the haunting tales of the Pombero in a world where folklore meets terror.
Pomberito has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 6/24/2024 |
| Developer | Lara the Pitbull |
| Publisher | Lara the Pitbull |
| Steam App Id | 2761100 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Jump Scare games available on Steam.
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| 4 | 3/1/2017 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 8/19/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 11/11/2014 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/21/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/14/2023 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/23/2015 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/3/2016 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/13/2024 | 89 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/2/2015 | 88 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/24/2024 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/28/2013 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/24/2024 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2024 | 85 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2024 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 2/12/2009 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/31/2024 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2023 | 81 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/9/2024 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Five Nights at Freddy's on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Five Nights at Freddy's 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). F.E.A.R. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Five Nights at Freddy's 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). IMSCARED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Bite Night on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 27). Five Nights at Freddy's 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Pomberito on Steam. Steam Store.