Underplayed Gems

Charles Haunted Mansion (2023)

Charles Haunted Mansion cover
Developer
Anamik Majumdar
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
2.1 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 55 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a 2D top-down haunted mansion with retro pixel graphics, focusing on survival horror and atmospheric exploration through a dark, story-driven experience.

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What players say

Players say this is a short, easy horror game that can be completed in about an hour. However, many warn it is a template flip with reused assets from the same developer, and the instant-death sections force full floor restarts. Players split on whether it is harmless fun or low-quality shovelware.

Screenshots

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