Best Really Scary Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Looking for free really scary games? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Really Scary Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SARCOPHSARCOPHFree4.3★ (5.4K)NoNoSep 2026
2Strangers HereStrangers HereFree4.1★ (124)NoNoSep 2026
3Backrooms 97 - Retro DescentBackrooms 97 - Retro DescentFree4.5★ (3.1K)YesYesSep 2026
4The Boiled One: Horror GameThe Boiled One: Horror GameFree4.5★ (18K)YesNoSep 2026
5Horror Playtime : MultiplayerHorror Playtime : MultiplayerFree4.1★ (201)YesYesSep 2026
6Boisvert Analog Horror GameBoisvert Analog Horror GameFree4.5★ (2K)YesYesSep 2026
7Scary Teacher 3DScary Teacher 3DFree4.6★ (476K)YesYesSep 2026
8Antarctica 88: Scary GamesAntarctica 88: Scary GamesFree4.7★ (12K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Really Scary Games

SARCOPH#1

SARCOPH by David Turkiewicz

The Occupant
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.3😊(5.4K ratings)
Free
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Explore a secret floor of an abandoned building, searching for five idols while evading a relentless monster. Use your tools and hiding spots to survive this action horror experience and find your way to the elevator.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Realistic monster design
  • 🔒 No ads
  • 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
  • 👍 Fun and challenging

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Monster camping/patrolling issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty balancing
  • 🐛 Lack of instructions
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🐛 Anticlimactic ending
Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent#3

Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent by Benfont Limited

The Backrooms back rooms
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😊(3.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience a terrifying FPS horror game set in surreal liminal spaces. Navigate nightmarish levels, evade relentless enemies, and uncover dark secrets to survive. Your wits and limited resources are your only hope.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Interesting and ominous levels
  • 👍 Enjoyable backrooms experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to escape certain levels (e.g., poolrooms)
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g., black screen, level reset)
  • 🤔 Game may be too scary for younger players

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FAQ about Really Scary Games

What are the best really scary games for iPhone?
SARCOPH tops our really scary games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 5.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top really scary games we rank are free to download, including SARCOPH and Strangers Here.
SARCOPH has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ really scary games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SARCOPH is an action horror game where players are trapped in an abandoned building and must find five idols to escape. The game features a monster that hunts the player, requiring stealth and the use of tools to survive.
The core gameplay involves searching for hidden idols, evading the pursuing monster by hiding, and using available tools to aid in survival. The ultimate goal is to reach the elevator and escape the building.