Short horror browser games 5

Indie web games tagged “short horror”, all free to play in the browser on the developer’s own site.

Tags come from the developers and our reviewers, so they describe how a game feels to play: its mood, mechanics and style.

Horror

Under the bed

by KMLO

A child creeps through a pitch-dark house, pausing to let their eyes adjust

🖥️ Desktop⏱ Under 5 minutes

Horror

Dreader

by Donitz

A retro mouse-maze horror game: guide your cursor through the dark without touching the walls

📱 Phone⏱ Under 5 minutes

Questions about short horror games

What are some good free short horror browser games?

Good places to start on GameHub: Under the bed, Stone House Orphanage, These Heavenly Bodies and Dreader. Browse all 5 short horror games above and sort by most upvoted or most played.

Which short horror games can I play on my phone?

2 games here work on phones: These Heavenly Bodies and Dreader. Use the “Works on phone” filter on the home page to see only phone-friendly games.

Are these short horror games free?

Yes, all of them can be played for free in the browser. Of the 5 listed, 5 are completely free. Each listing says which.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. Every game on GameHub runs in a web browser. The Play button opens the game on the developer’s own site; GameHub never hosts or re-uploads games.

About GameHub

GameHub is a free directory of indie games you play in the browser, on the developer’s own site. We never host or re-upload games: every “Play” button sends you to the game’s official page. Links are checked daily, and developers can add their games for free.

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