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

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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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