Indie Horror: THE HOUSE

Overview

What's New

• ▸THE HOUSE — Explore your grandad's locked home, solve environment puzzles, and escape a tall faceless monster
• ▸Balloonacy — Access the newly added Balloonacy game content
• ▸Hollow+ (WIP DEMO) — Try a work-in-progress dating sim demo designed to help you succeed
• ▸Adam Gepuk Kiosk Anomaly — Work a full shift while serving only real customers and avoiding anomalies

New Features

• ▸Audio-Based AI Monster — The creature actively searches for players based on footsteps and sound location
• ▸Randomized Puzzle System — Breaker box orders, safe codes, and piano tunes shift on every playthrough
• ▸Microphone Integration — Turning on optional mic settings allows the monster to hear real-world sounds
• ▸Stamina-Limited Sprint — Running consumes stamina, forcing players to manage their pace around threats

New Items

• ▸Flashlight — Press F to toggle lighting in dark hallways
• ▸Journal — Press Tab to open your journal and track clues
• ▸Stopped Clock — A family artifact left behind in the house
• ▸Child's Drawing — A puzzle clue scattered inside the home
• ▸Piano Song — Music sheet hints used for solving room puzzles
• ▸Misplaced Book — An interactive item required for progression

New Characters

• ▸Tall Faceless Monster — An enemy that searches, remembers noise locations, and hunts by sound

New Maps & Areas

• ▸Grandad's House — A dark, multi-room home filled with locked doors, wardrobes, and under-bed hiding spots

New Mechanics

• ▸Stealth Movement — Walk or press Ctrl to crouch, lowering footstep noise around the monster
• ▸Creaking Doors — Interacting with doors creates sound that can alert nearby threats
• ▸Hiding Spots — Hide inside wardrobes or under beds, provided the monster does not see you enter
• ▸Interactive Search — Hold E to search objects and examine clue locations

What Players Should Know

• ▸Equip headphones to locate the creature's movements early and manage your walking pace
• ▸Avoid sprinting everywhere so your stamina does not run out during sudden chases
• ▸Check under beds and inside wardrobes before the monster enters your room so you have a quick escape spot

Release Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you avoid getting caught by the monster?

Walk or crouch to stay quiet, and hide inside wardrobes or under beds without being seen entering.

Are the puzzle solutions the same every game?

No, breaker orders, piano songs, and secret codes are fully randomized on every single run.

How does the microphone feature work?

If you turn on optional microphone mode, making real-life noise allows the monster to detect you.

What controls are used to navigate the game?

Use WASD to move, Shift to run, Ctrl to crouch, E to use or search, F for flashlight, and Tab for your journal.

Previous Updates

1. Newest

   THE HOUSE

   21 Oct 2026
   • ▸Added retro PSX style story chapter set in Grandad's house
   • ▸Introduced acoustic AI monster, Hollow+ demo, Balloonacy, and Kiosk Anomaly modes