The Housewife (2016)

- 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
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.
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