Best Scary Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the scary games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Scary Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GrannyGrannyFree4.4★ (101K)YesNoSep 2026
2The Boiled One: Horror GameThe Boiled One: Horror GameFree4.5★ (18K)YesNoSep 2026
3The Baby In YellowThe Baby In YellowFree4.3★ (49K)YesYesSep 2026
4Horror Games & Chat StoriesHorror Games & Chat StoriesFree4.5★ (42K)YesYesSep 2026
5SARCOPHSARCOPHFree4.3★ (5.4K)NoNoSep 2026
6Hello NeighborHello NeighborFree4.0★ (134K)YesYesSep 2026
7Ice Scream 1: Scary HorrorIce Scream 1: Scary HorrorFree4.5★ (90K)YesYesSep 2026
8Baldi's Basics ClassicBaldi's Basics ClassicFree4.2★ (21K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Scary Games

Granny#1

Granny by Dennis Vukanovic

Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😊(101K ratings)
FreeAds
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Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Best horror game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Scary atmosphere
  • 👍 Frequent updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
  • 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🐛 Lack of save feature
The Boiled One: Horror Game#2

The Boiled One: Horror Game by Pedro Crispim

Face the Boiled Entity Horror
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😊(18K ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience intense survival horror inspired by creepypasta and analog horror legends. Survive five harrowing nights against a terrifying entity in a sinister location, solving puzzles and outwitting your pursuer.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and atmosphere
  • 🕹️ Engaging and suspenseful gameplay
  • 🕰️ Challenging and replayable

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay mechanics
  • 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
The Baby In Yellow#3

The Baby In Yellow by Team Terrible Limited

Who is in control?
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.3😊(49K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Games
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Experience a bizarre babysitting job with a mischievous infant. Navigate through unsettling chapters, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets. Be prepared for jump scares and unpredictable ragdoll physics as you try to maintain control.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Exciting and fun game
  • 😆 Funny and entertaining
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🤖 Cute robot companion (Newt)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 💤 Game feels too short
  • 🔍 Lack of backstory and lore
  • 🔊 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

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FAQ about Scary Games

What are the best scary games for iPhone?
Granny tops our scary games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 101K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scary games we rank are free to download, including Granny and The Boiled One: Horror Game.
Granny shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ scary games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Granny is a survival horror game where the player is locked in a house and must escape within five days. The primary challenge is to avoid being caught by the antagonist, who can hear any noise the player makes.
Key features include stealth-based gameplay, the need to escape a house, avoiding a hearing antagonist, hiding in objects like wardrobes and under beds, and a strict five-day time limit. The game also contains advertisements.

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