The Witch's House MV similar games & best alternatives

The Witch's House MV

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

What works
  • Strong horror atmosphere and story
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Improved graphics and sound in remaster
  • Extra mode adds difficulty and new content
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Controls can feel clunky
  • Some puzzles and chase sequences can be frustrating
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Price considered high by some players

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Hidden Gems

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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The Witch's House MV: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "The game challenges players with puzzles of varying difficulty and requires skillful timing in chase sequences, especially in Extra mode."

  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and puzzle gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players discover secrets, multiple endings, and explore different ways to escape within the house."

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  • Expression

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    "Limited character customization; focus is on narrative and puzzle solving rather than self-expression."

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Health

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  • Intimacy

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Some players feel the price is high for the short length; others find it worth the experience."

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