Underplayed Gems

House (2020)

House cover
Developer
Bark Bark Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,163 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric horror game where you frantically explore a shifting house, solve puzzles, and make grim choices to outrun an inescapable fate.

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What players say

Players praise the unique pixel art and creepy atmosphere, but opinions split on the puzzles: some find them fun and creative, others call them obtuse and repetitive. Bugs causing softlocks and black screens are a common complaint, especially in Chapter 2.

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