Underplayed Gems

Murder House (2020)

Murder House cover
Developer
Puppet Combo
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,328 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing Murder House feels like stepping into a grainy 90s PS1 survival horror game, with clunky tank controls and fixed camera angles amplifying the dread of exploring a killer's lair.

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What players say

Players praise the retro PS1 and VHS aesthetic and say the game captures a slasher movie feel well, but they also note it is very short with no replay value. A few reviewers warn the controls are awkward, though some find that part of the charm.

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