Desktop Jumpscares

Desktop Jumpscares

Released Jul 2022

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

93% positive · 115 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Desktop Jumpscares launched on July 30, 2022 as a self-contained desktop overlay utility. The store description describes a finished, fully-featured product: random jumpscares overlaid on your desktop, support for custom images, GIFs, and sounds, adjustable frequency settings, and a handful of bonus features. There is no DLC, no post-launch update history, no developer roadmap, and no announcements of future content. The game shipped as a complete novelty tool and shows no indication of ongoing development beyond its original release.
Evidence
Store page describes a fully-featured desktop jumpscare overlay with customizable images, sounds, and frequency — presented as a complete product with no mention of planned additions.
description · Jul 30, 2022 source content shipped
high
Short description confirms the game's core feature set (custom sounds, frequency, images) with no indication of future updates or content plans.
store metadata · Jul 30, 2022 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
WarPromo
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Desktop Jumpscares makes your entire PC a horror game, it's a game-overlay that jumpscares you randomly meaning you'll constantly be anticipating your demise.

You can use custom images/gifs and custom sounds

Some extra fun features:

You can change how randomly and often you'll be jumpscared

Fun to use alongside other games, or just to wake yourself up👍
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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