Heart of the House

Text-based Gothic horror with branching choices in a haunted manor

Choice of Games · Released Oct 26, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 79
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 6, 2026
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Heart of the House?

An interactive novel set in Darnecroy Manor, where you search for your missing uncle using your ability to communicate with spirits. You read scenes, explore shifting halls, and make decisions about the house's secrets, including whether to free its ghosts or claim its power for yourself.

For you if...

+you enjoy replaying stories to uncover different scenes and secrets
+you like supernatural mysteries with optional romantic relationships

Not for you if...

−you prefer games with graphics and sound effects

What players say

89% of 79 reviews are positive

Players praise the descriptive writing, distinct characters, and Gothic atmosphere. The most common complaint is that the endings feel rushed.

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Heart of the House system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Heart of the House?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10

Does Heart of the House have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Heart of the House 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 37
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Heart of the House use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

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