Desktop Jumpscares

Desktop horror overlay with random scares during everyday PC use

WarPromo · Released Jul 30, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 140
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jul 15, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 640; 1 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Desktop Jumpscares?

This free utility runs alongside other games or ordinary computer use. You can supply custom images, GIFs, and sounds, then adjust how frequently and randomly jumpscares appear.

For you if...

+you like making custom scares with your own media

Not for you if...

−you dislike sudden images and sounds interrupting other activities

What players say

93% of 140 reviews are positive

Players report needing to keep the settings panel open for jumpscares to appear over games. A recent review suggests moving that panel to another virtual desktop as a workaround.

Screenshots and trailer

Desktop Jumpscares system requirements

Minimum: GTX 640, 1 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Core i3+
Graphics: NVidia GTX 640
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 MB available space

Does Desktop Jumpscares have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Desktop Jumpscares run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Desktop Jumpscares use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam