Looking for a good scare, but don’t have the funds to spend on the latest PC or console splatterfest? Help yourself to this generous list of 100% FREE horror games to spook yourself silly (please note–these games are not listed in any particular order, and your mileage may vary when it comes to how entertaining you find them). This list also includes a few creepy interactive websites for added amusement.
WARNING: Some of these games/sites contain jump scares (I will try to tag as many as I can that contain startling moments–sorry if I miss any!), flashing lights, loud noises/music, blood and gore, and other mature content (on the flip side, many of the games containing a few jump scares aren’t entirely reliant on them, so don’t immediately disregard all games featuring these warnings, either. Said warnings are there to protect those with legitimate conditions that may be put in physical distress from such material). In any case, PLAYER DISCRETION IS ADVISED (and don’t be afraid to look up further info before jumping into a game).
Insanidade (jumpscare warning! However, the majority of the game relies on atmosphere, so don’t let this put you off too much. This one’s a gem)
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (while not originally intended to be freeware, it is classified as abandonware, and is now free to play. Please note–it may be difficult to install/run) (jumpscare warning!)
Coulrophobia (jumpscare warning! Also, obviously avoid this if you have coulrophobia, as this game literally exists because the creator wanted to troll a friend)
Grey (as it is a mod, this game requires Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode 2, but is still worth mentioning here for those that qualify) (jumpscare warning!)
Dreaming Mary (serious developer warning about content–not for the faint of heart)
Luna Game (Yes, I am including this one, because I goddamn feel like it. Also, I feel that it’s noteworthy due to its notoriety. If you don’t know what it is, you may want to read about it first. The link to read about it also contains links to the game’s numerous sequels) (jumpscare warning!)
Sad Satan (CLEAN VERSION. This contains no viruses, and no
illegal content. This is NOT the game played by Obscure Horror
Corner–that version is not available anywhere, and was likely created
by OHC himself. There is almost certainly no such thing as the “real” Sad
Satan. See info and links regarding this here)
Hotel 626 (I WISH I could give you a legitimate, working link to this game, but I still felt it was worth mentioning here, and I recommend watching any playthrough videos you can find for it. The game itself was wiped off the face of the internet, so you’re not likely to find it to play anywhere. If you DO somehow find it–which is doubtful–you play at your own risk)
Superbad.com (Click all over the place. It’s just very strange)
Anasomnia (incorporates your webcam, if you have one)
Staggering Beauty (MAJOR SEIZURE WARNING. Do NOT click if you are at all bothered by flashing lights and colors. I’m not entirely sure why I’m putting this one here, but feel free to use it to startle the ever-lovin’ fuck out of your unsuspecting friends and family) (jumpscare warning!)
I’m sure I may have forgotten a few great games or sites, so feel free to add to this list.
Exposure is a very stylish, surreal and creepy first person psychological horror game, played entirely via the viewpoint of a portable video camera, in which you play a person who is spending their first night in their new apartment – an apartment with some very dark secrets.
Home Sweet Home is a terrifying Unreal Engine 4 powered first person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Thai mythology as you solve puzzles and use stealth to escape a house that’s haunted by a malevolent evil spirit.
Escape from the Haunted Room is another horror game, where you explore a haunted place. You’ll realize you’re not alone. Many spooky events happen, including seeing a woman walk past you and a hand under the bed come crawling out.
There are no screamers, rather quiet little glimpses of ghosts here and there as you try and search for a way out.
If you are confused at any point, here’s a walkthrough
You move through various rooms. It has a creepy atmospheric soundtrack and the rooms themselves are unsettling. Some rooms are a click away while others require more interaction.
Many say that the last room is the scariest.
I dare everyone to play this at 12 A.M with all the lights off.
There are a few rooms that might startle people, but I remember viewing this a very long time ago.
(Take that as a warning, I don’t want to spoil the game, but some rooms can and will startle you. It’s not a screamer type of game per say, but don’t play if you have severe anxiety.)
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