Heart of the House (2017)

Developer

Choice of Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Indie, RPG

Rating

4.5 of 5, 77 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.8 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric text-based journey through a haunted manor where every choice deepens the mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the gothic horror writing and Lovecraftian atmosphere, with meaningful choices and memorable characters. The romance options are a highlight, though some reviewers find the ending rushed or unsatisfying, and a few feel the genre-hopping between horror styles is confusing.

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