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Dad's Monster House

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.

What works

  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Well-designed puzzles with note-taking system
  • Atmospheric sound design
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious backtracking and slow movement
  • Lack of fast travel or map shortcuts
  • Some puzzles have obscure or unintuitive clues
  • Minor pacing issues
  • Incomplete or awkward translations in some languages

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Last update: 13/09/2026