Scarlet's Haunted Hotel (2024)

Developer: SQRT3, GameHouse
Publisher: GameHouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dark and story-rich time management game that feels like a tense, atmospheric mystery with cartoony visuals and a haunting narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the story, music, and atmosphere, calling it one of the best narratives in the time management genre. The gameplay is straightforward and easy on normal, with some mini-games. Several reviewers note the ending feels abrupt or unsatisfying, and one player wishes there were more bonus levels.

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