Over 140 Freeware Indie Horror Games, and Creepy Interactive Sites
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)
One Late Night (jumpscare warning!)
Pesadelo (jumpscare warning!)
Slender: The Eight Pages (loud noise and jumpscare warning!)
Haunt (jumpscare warning!)
Rec: Shutter (jumpscare warning!)
I’m Scared: A Pixelated Nightmare (jumpscare warning!)
Eyes (jumpscare warning!)
Erie (jumpscare warning!)
Soundless Mountain 2 (a Silent Hill 2 retro remake)
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!)
1916: Der Unbekannte Krieg
Evil (jumpscare warning!)
Kuro Oni (jumpscare warning!)
Ao Oni (jumpscare warning!)
The Witch’s House (jumpscare warning!)
Power Drill Massacre (jumpscare warning!)
Babysitter Bloodbath (jumpscare warning!)
Forget Me Not Annie (jumpscare warning!)
Which (jumpscare warning!)
The Theater (based on the creepypasta–it is advised to read the story first): Original version, Updated Version, and The Theater 2013
Courage (jumpscare warning!)
Courage 2: Alone and Lost (jumpscare warning!)
White Finger (jumpscare warning!)
Infantata (jumpscare warning!)
Forest II (jumpscare warning!)
Nox Timore (jumpscare warning!)
Phobia (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)
Hylophobia (jumpscare warning!)
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!)
SCP Containment Breach (jumpscare warning!)
SCP-087-B (jumpscare warning!)
Blackwell’s Asylum (aka Blackwell)
Life After Us: The System
Bewilder House (jumpscare warning! Also avoid if you have coulrophobia)
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)
The House (jumpscare warning)
The House 2 (jumpscare warning)
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.
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