Best Jump Scare Games on Steam
Steam currently has 77 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 4/30/2024.
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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 2,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,626 positive reviews and 108 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 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 #2 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,743 positive reviews and 1,289 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 | 11/10/2014 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 332800 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,489 positive reviews and 3,216 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 |
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 14,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,705 positive reviews and 913 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,072 positive reviews and 187 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 13,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,604 positive reviews and 987 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 2,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,409 positive reviews and 160 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. 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 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,385 positive reviews and 941 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 |
9. Scanner Sombre
Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software - creators of the BAFTA award winning Prison Architect as well as Uplink, Darwinia and DEFCON.
Scanner Sombre has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,242 positive reviews and 391 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scanner Sombre on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2017 |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 475190 |
10. Slender: The Arrival
Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.
Slender: The Arrival has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Jump Scare games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,712 positive reviews and 1,037 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slender: The Arrival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/28/2013 |
| Developer | Blue Isle Studios |
| Publisher | Blue Isle Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 252330 |
More Jump Scare Games
Explore even more rankings for the 71 best Jump Scare games available on Steam.
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 | 7 | 3/1/2017 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 11/10/2014 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 8/19/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 5/21/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 12/14/2023 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/23/2015 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/3/2016 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/2/2015 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/28/2013 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/12/2009 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/9/2024 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2023 | 80 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/24/2023 | 79 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/16/2016 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/30/2023 | 76 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/10/2015 | 75 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2023 | 75 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/23/2024 | 75 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 6). Five Nights at Freddy's 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 2). Five Nights at Freddy's on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, August 31). F.E.A.R. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). Five Nights at Freddy's 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). IMSCARED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 12). Five Nights at Freddy's 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Scanner Sombre on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Slender: The Arrival on Steam. Steam Store.