Pumpkin carving is one of Halloween’s most beloved traditions, but not everyone wants the mess, cleanup, or sharp tools. That’s where online pumpkin carving games come in. In 2025, there are more options than ever to carve a jack-o’-lantern right from your computer, tablet, or phone. Whether you want something fun for kids, a classroom activity, or a creative challenge for yourself, these free games are the perfect way to celebrate spooky season.
1. Pumpkin Studio
Pumpkin Studio lets you carve a virtual pumpkin online for free, but the real magic is what comes after. Create your design and place it on the interactive Halloween map, where players from around the world share their creations. You can vote on your favorites, spot hidden easter eggs, and even manage your own personal pumpkin patch with up to three designs. Want to share designs with your friends? Just download your carving and share with anyone.
Highlights:
- Browser based, works on desktop, tablet, and mobile (best on desktop)
- Free to play
- Download your carving and share offline
- Sketch feature to trace out design first
- Free account unlocks features to share your creations and vote on your favorites
2. ABCya Pumpkin Carve
ABCya’s pumpkin carving activity is designed with children in mind. It’s simple: pick a pumpkin, drag and drop shapes for eyes, nose, and mouth, and click to light it up. Perfect for classrooms or younger kids who want a quick Halloween activity.
Highlights:
- Simple drag-and-carve tools
- Fun and spooky sounds and images to get in the Halloween spirit
- Great for teachers in elementary grades
3. The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival
The Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival brings pumpkin carving to life with a whimsical, multiplayer twist. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, this downloadable game drops you into a festive digital village where you carve pumpkins alongside up to 500 ghosts! Pick your perfect spot, earn prize ribbons, chat with others using fun word templates, explore spooky attractions, and discover an immersive escape-room style manor filled with puzzles.
Highlights:
- Multiplayer fall festival atmosphere
- Earn ribbons, collect pins, and solve intriguing manor puzzles
- Limited-time availability, only during Halloween season
- Detailed graphics and game play make you feel like you’re there
Primary Games Pumpkin Carving (Honorary Mention)
Primary Games offers a simple pumpkin decorating experience. You can choose from preset faces and drag-and-drop them onto the pumpkin in any way. It’s lightweight, fast, and fun for a quick Halloween activity. This gets an honorary mention because TECHINCALLY you aren’t carving anything, it’s more like stickers.
Highlights:
- Good for quick play breaks
- Works in any browser
- Simple and colorful visuals
