Summoning Stone has free horror sound effects and unsettling ambience for Call of Cthulhu, Curse of Strahd and horror one-shots, on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Free horror effects
- Horror Sting, Tension and Jump Scare: for reveals and sudden frights.
- Deep Drum: a slow dread beat.
- Knife Stab and Door Knock: for threats at the door.
Free horror ambience
- Dungeon: cold, echoing stone.
- Metal Groans: something is wrong with the building.
- Fluorescent Light Buzz and HVAC: the hum of a place that shouldn’t be quiet.
- Harsh Alarm: for panic and escape scenes.
- Rain on Window: for a long, lonely night.
Build a scare
- Start with a quiet base such as Rain on Window or HVAC.
- Layer Metal Groans for unease.
- Hold a Jump Scare effect ready and fire it on cue, with Siri or a Stream Deck. See how.
- Add reverb so rooms sound large and empty.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there free jump scare sound effects for tabletop RPGs?
Yes. Jump Scare is free in Summoning Stone’s soundboard.
Is there free creepy ambience?
Yes. Dungeon, Metal Groans, Fluorescent Light Buzz and HVAC are free.
Does it work for Call of Cthulhu or Curse of Strahd?
Yes, the sounds suit any horror game. Community scenes for Death House in Curse of Strahd are available with a subscription.
Can I use these on a stream?
Built-in audio is cleared for commercial use with attribution.