Horror fans looking for a fright without spending any money are in luck. There are plenty of free indie horror games available in 2024 that provide thrills and chills. From psychological horror to jump scares, here are 10 free horror games that will scare you silly.
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Top Free Horror Games
1. Doki Doki Literature Club
This visual novel lures players in with its cute anime aesthetic, only to deliver a seriously dark and disturbing story. Doki Doki Literature Club is full of psychological horror and unsettling themes.
2. The Witch’s House
Another RPG Maker classic, The Witch’s House has some great puzzles and a surprising twist ending. With little gore and few jump scares, it builds dread through the atmosphere and story.
3. Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear combines the gameplay of Half-Life with the psychological horror of Silent Hill. With hours of content and co-op support, this free indie game will scare even seasoned horror fans.
4. Yume Nikki
Explore the surreal, disturbing dream worlds of a shut-in girl in this classic indie RPG Maker title. More unsettling than outright scary, Yume Nikki sticks with players through its imagery and melancholic atmosphere.
5. Eyes the Horror Game
This indie game turns your house into a haunted mansion using augmented reality. You’ll need a mobile device to play, but the AR horror experience is available for free.
6. Slender: The Eight Pages
Collect notes in a dark, creepy forest while avoiding the disturbingly lanky Slenderman in this free indie horror classic. Slender invented the “escape the monster” horror gameplay that many games emulate today.
7. Deceit
In this multiplayer game, a team of survivors attempts to escape monsters controlled by other players. Free on Steam, Deceit offers thrilling unpredictable horror through its player-driven scares.
8. Alien: Isolation
Ok, not technically free, but available to try out for free on Steam this month. Regarded as one of the scariest games out there, this AAA game perfectly captures the creepy, tense atmosphere of the Alien films.
9. Spooky’s House of Jump Scares
Don’t let the cute graphics fool you – this indie game lures you into a false sense of security before unleashing its horror. With over 1000 rooms to explore, it’s full of scares both expected and unexpected.
10. Dark Deception
Evade evil animatronic enemies while solving puzzles and surviving chases in this free indie horror game. With multiple characters and levels, it offers hours of terrifying gameplay.
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Scared yet? Try out these 10 great free horror games for a frightfully good time. Just be sure to turn the lights on and keep your teddy bear close! Let us know if you have any other free indie horror recommendations.
