Horror Tycoon

Horror tower defense where haunted attractions turn visitors into targets

Smidge Games LLC · Released Oct 20, 2022 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 96
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Sep 10, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 4 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Horror Tycoon?

A single-player, Early Access building and strategy game about operating haunted attractions, from a backyard to an abandoned schoolhouse. You build paths, decorate rooms, and set traps to scare waves of guests away before they reach the exit. Fear reputation unlocks new locations, while lethal traps risk investigations that you counter by hiring security and lawyers.

For you if...

+you enjoy arranging horror props, lighting, and themed rooms
+you like planning defenses against increasingly difficult waves

Not for you if...

−you prefer business management over planning defenses against waves

What players say

60% of 96 reviews are positive

Players praise the haunted-house concept, visual effects, and sound design. They criticize awkward building controls and persistent bugs, with recent reviews still describing broken gameplay.

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Horror Tycoon system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 4 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 Home (64 Bit)
Processor: 2.3 Ghz Intel or AMD Processor
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Horror Tycoon have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Horror Tycoon run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 3
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Horror Tycoon use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

AI voice cloning has been used, however, all acting has been performed by the voice actor, only the voice has been changed through AI technology. ChatGPT was used to generate model numbers and descriptions for the in game parts store.

The statement mentions: VoicesText & translations

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam