Murder House similar games & best alternatives

Murder House

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

What works
  • Authentic ps1-era horror aesthetic
  • Strong atmosphere and tension
  • Engaging slasher story and characters
  • Variety of visual filters and camera modes
  • Challenging chase and survival mechanics
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Clunky tank controls can frustrate
  • Some unintuitive puzzles
  • Minor bugs and glitches reported
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Horror Of Salazar House

  • FAITH: The Unholy Trinity

  • Among Ashes

  • Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX

  • REPLACED

  • Cat in the Box

  • Mists of Aiden

  • Beyond Sunset

  • Kindergarten
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Horror Of Salazar House

  • Among Ashes

  • Beyond Sunset
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

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  • Violence

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Murder House: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have control over camera manipulation, combat style, and exploration pace, allowing personal freedom in navigating and interacting with the game world."

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    "Players have control over exploration, puzzle solving, and combat or hiding decisions, with options for camera modes and filters enhancing personal freedom."

  • Competence

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    "The game involves solving puzzles and combat challenges that require skill and strategy, though some puzzles can be frustrating."

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    "The game offers skill challenges through tense chases, puzzle solving, and combat mechanics, though some puzzles are straightforward."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on solo survival horror experience without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

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    "Focuses on solo survival horror experience without multiplayer or competitive elements."

  • Continuation

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    "Short game length (~2 hours) but secrets and multiple difficulties encourage replay and extended engagement."

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    "Short playtime (~2-4 hours) but strong atmosphere and tension encourage replay and engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

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    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in puzzle solving and narrative exploration, with some customization options like pixelation settings."

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    "Players can customize visual filters and camera modes; exploration and puzzle solving allow some creative problem solving."

  • Domination

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    "No social dominance or power over other players; interactions are with AI enemies only."

    Capsule for CARRION CARRION

    "No social dominance or power dynamics; player faces a hostile AI antagonist alone."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Strong horror atmosphere and tension provide immersive escape from reality."

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    "Strong horror atmosphere and tension provide immersive escape from real life."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for retro horror and dungeon crawlers."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for retro horror games."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some experimentation with control schemes and camera modes; limited novelty in gameplay mechanics."

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    "Some experimentation with different camera modes and filters; gameplay encourages trying different tactics for survival."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of a small house environment with some discovery of clues and secrets, but limited in scope."

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    "Exploration of a confined but detailed house environment with item and clue discovery."

  • Expression

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    "Limited customization mainly through gameplay choices and perks; no avatar or environment personalization."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Players experience a fictional horror scenario with exaggerated characters and events inspired by slasher films."

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    "Engages players in a fictional slasher horror narrative with supernatural and exaggerated elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

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    "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn puzzle solutions and navigation skills, though gameplay is not highly complex."

    Capsule for Stray Stray

    "Players learn to navigate controls, puzzles, and enemy behavior, though gameplay is not deeply complex."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention especially during chase sequences; not suitable for passive play."

    Capsule for Ann Ann

    "Requires focused attention due to tension and chase sequences; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated experience."

    Capsule for Supernormal Supernormal

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated experience."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player survival only."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect keys, items, and achievements to progress through the story and unlock new areas."

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    "Players collect items, weapons, and keys to progress through the story and unlock new areas."

  • Relaxation

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    "Sustained tension and suspense dominate the experience, limiting relaxation or flow states."

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    "Sustained tension and suspense dominate; not designed for relaxation or flow states."

  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation through scary sounds, visuals, and jump scares."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story

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    "Narrative driven with multiple endings, character development, and immersive horror story."

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    "Narrative-driven with a clear plot, characters, and horror story progression."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning routes, managing time, and choosing weapons and tactics for combat and missions."

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  • Thrill

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    "High suspense and adrenaline from stealth chases and unpredictable enemy encounters."

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  • Value

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    "Good value for fans of the genre and series; length and quality justify price, especially on sale."

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    "Short length but well-received for price; considered good value for fans of the genre."

  • Violence

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    "Graphic violence, gore, and brutal scenes are central to the horror experience."

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    "Focus on violent encounters, gore, and brutal kill scenes consistent with slasher horror."

  • Survival

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    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing resources, and escaping threats."

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