Underplayed Gems

The Housewife (2016)

The Housewife cover
Developer
Colossal Wreck
Publisher
Back To Basics Gaming
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.2 of 5, 290 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A claustrophobic, emotionally heavy simulation that immerses you in the distorted routine and fractured psyche of a domestic abuse victim.

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What players say

Players are split on this simulation about domestic abuse. Some praise its message and emotional impact, while many others call it poorly made, boring, and lazy. Complaints include having no settings menu and being extremely short.

Screenshots

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