Takelings House Party (2019)

Developer: DimnHouse
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 368 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A chaotic and whimsical local multiplayer party game where the VR player frantically hunts cartoon pests while up to eight couch players gleefully evade using smartphones or controllers.

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What players say

Players love this as a party game for family and friends, especially with asymmetric VR and couch co-op. Many call it a hit at gatherings but warn the content is thin, the kitchen mode is the only map with lasting appeal. Early reviews praised ongoing updates, but some now call it abandonware with no new modes or levels after years.

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