Underplayed Gems

The Host's deadly games (2026)

The Host's deadly games cover
Developer
DaV Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.8 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, atmospheric journey through a foreboding house, where the player uncovers a dark past while searching for their missing brother.

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What players say

Players are split on The Host's deadly games. Many praise its tense atmosphere and engaging puzzles, but a consistent complaint is that the game is extremely dark with a very narrow flashlight beam, which can be disorienting or cause nausea. It is a short experience from a first-time developer, and some found the puzzles confusing or the game not scary at all.

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