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Games Like Desktop Jumpscares

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Singleplayer, Indie, Simulation.

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Desktop Jumpscares is a game-overlay that scares you with crAaAaAzzzy jumpscares anywhere on the go. You can customize sounds, frequency, images, and some other fun options to guarantee you crap your pants

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 115 reviews
Released: 2022-07-30
Developer: WarPromo
Genres: Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 50%, Simulation 40.2%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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    95% matchVery Positive91% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: Durultay Games
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    Jumpscare Simulator is a sci-fi horror game featuring a story-driven main game and two additional game modes. Pass through doors carefully, battle the simulation, and try to fall from your seat as little as possible!

    Why similar: Horror 71.9%, Simulation 24.1%, Singleplayer 4%

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    94% matchMixed67% of 423 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Horror 54.9%, Simulation 45.1%

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    93% matchMostly Positive71% of 635 reviews2019
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    Median: 6 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 13%

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    Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Memes 44.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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    Dev: Digital Cybercherries
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A very simple co-op jumpscare horror experience where you and friends walk through a pitch black forest and try to stay quiet. Reach 8:00 AM without screaming or making a loud noise, or everyone dies. You will scream, shout, and probably laugh.

    Why similar: Horror 74.6%, Simulation 25.4%

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    91% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2020
    Dev: Imagination Rabbit
    Windows

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    Why similar: Moddable 60.8%, Simulation 20.8%, Horror 18.4%

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    89% matchVery Positive90% of 558 reviews2023
    Dev: BLOCK 211
    Windows

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    Why similar: Memes 55.9%, Horror 28.7%, Simulation 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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    90% matchVery Negative2% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: REAL PLAYERS
    Windows

    Jumpscare your friends. If you write your friend's name on a page, the monster jumpscares them and they scream. Co-op comedy horror where you and your friends are trapped in a haunted neighborhood house. Can you reach the exit together, or will you scare each other out? 222 unique, crazy jumpscares!

    Why similar: Horror 100%

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    89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,644 reviews2020
    Dev: Neko Game
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    87% matchVery Positive94% of 1,117 reviews2020
    Dev: SoSorrySoft
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    Why similar: Memes 47.7%, Horror 27.7%, Simulation 21.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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    86% matchMixed65% of 4,869 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Why similar: Horror 64.7%, Simulation 35.3%

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    85% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2023
    Dev: Minechan
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    83% matchVery Positive99% of 79 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 56.6%, 2D 36.9%, Singleplayer 6.5%

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    81% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2026
    Dev: Dave Microwaves Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 95.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

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    84% matchVery Positive85% of 470 reviews2016
    Dev: Rageborn Studio, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%

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    Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

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    82% matchMostly Positive71% of 726 reviews2022
    Dev: DigitalDreamPub: DigitalDream
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    80% matchVery Positive92% of 252 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Memes 62.4%, Horror 35.5%, Singleplayer 2%

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    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 57 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive98% of 230 reviews2025
    Dev: AquaEternity
    Windows

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    82% matchMixed70% of 92 reviews2015
    Dev: Exato Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Simulation 100%

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    79% matchVery Positive82% of 5,327 reviews2017
    Dev: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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    Windows

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    79% matchMixed53% of 245 reviews2023
    Dev: Aaron Hamilton
    Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 100%

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    Dev: Jeff WinnerPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Owen6936
    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive94% of 105 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 68.5%, Simulation 27.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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    75% matchVery Positive86% of 741 reviews2019
    Dev: GopStop InteractivePub: Kavkaz Sila Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

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    76% matchMixed67% of 3,049 reviews2016
    Dev: PlayFlock
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 121.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Why similar: Horror 69.7%, Simulation 28.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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    Dev: YongBoiPub: Breadfast Tea
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 49.2%, Memes 34.9%, 2D 13.8%, Singleplayer 2%

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    Dev: Pie On A Plate Productions
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Horror 54%, Memes 22.9%, Simulation 19.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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    Dev: Tarba Paul CornelPub: Galactic Crows
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 46.1%, Memes 31.3%, Horror 20.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  35. #35 MOMO.EXE
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,133 reviews2018
    Dev: Dymchick1
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    Why similar: Memes 59.1%, Horror 38.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 451 reviews2016
    Dev: K Bros Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Dev: Insanctum Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Horror 95.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%

  39. #39 Ultimate Custom Night
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 62,749 reviews2018
    Dev: Scott Cawthon
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    68% matchVery Positive91% of 961 reviews2025
    Dev: KanGames
    Windows

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,309 reviews2024
    Dev: Raycastly
    Windows

    Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.

    Why similar: Horror 93.9%, Singleplayer 6.1%

  42. #42 Soda Drinker Pro
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 785 reviews2016
    Dev: Snowrunner Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Memes 55.1%, Simulation 32.5%, Horror 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  43. #43 Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,982 reviews2017
    Dev: Albino Moose Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Horror 95.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  44. #44 Richie's Plank Experience
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 631 reviews2017
    Dev: Toast Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    68% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: ShLeksPub: Immortal Hero
    Windows

    A horror survival game set in a prison corrupted by the madness of the Italian Brainrot movement. Watch the cameras, shut the doors, and save power to survive the monsters. Each night grows more terrifying and unpredictable.

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  46. #46 Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 15,528 reviews2015
    Dev: Lag Studios
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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.

    Why similar: Horror 94.3%, Singleplayer 5.7%

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    70% matchMixed66% of 209 reviews2022
    Dev: Virtue Enforcer
    Windows

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    Why similar: Memes 44.3%, Simulation 30.2%, 2D 13.1%, Horror 11%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  48. #48 FREE DUROV
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 405 reviews2024
    Dev: RASKUMAR TEAMPub: RSK TEAM
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    FREE DUROV – Dive into the most meme-worthy horror game. Experience the hardships of prison life and try to escape by securing the encryption keys. Save anonymity!

    Why similar: Memes 56.2%, Horror 31.2%, Simulation 12.6%

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    67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,669 reviews2017
    Dev: Mutant Entertainment Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    Why similar: Memes 59.1%, Simulation 23.2%, Horror 15.6%, Singleplayer 2%

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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,736 reviews2019
    Dev: Rava Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A highly customizable virtual stressball and physics sandbox about mutilating ragdolls in various ways using an overwhelming amount of weapons and tools.

    Why similar: Simulation 55.4%, Moddable 25%, 2D 15.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  51. #51 BOO! ARE YOU SCARED?
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: PaphnutiusPub: WINTERMUTE
    Windows

    "Boo! Are you scared?" – game with realistic physics of collisions and destruction, where every step can be the last. Gloomy levels full of dangerous obstacles and bottomless abysses await you.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

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