Stay Out of the House

Stay Out of the House

Puppet Combo · 2022

A relentlessly oppressive nightmare

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SoloFirst personSwitch

The WhatsNext verdict

Stay Out of the House is essential for horror fans who want sustained dread, stealthy survival, and a uniquely filthy VHS-era aesthetic. Players who dislike obscure puzzles or deliberately awkward controls should stay away.

What it does best

  • A relentlessly oppressive nightmare

  • A uniquely grimy retro-horror look

  • Stealth that makes helplessness terrifying

  • Resource scarcity that keeps escape desperate

What might put you off

  • Obscure puzzles and trial-and-error progression

  • Sluggish first-person handling

The setup

What you are walking into

Edge of your seat STEALTH HORROR as you try to escape the house of a cannibal SERIAL KILLER.... Stay Out of the House is stealth based, VHS style slasher horror. With low poly visuals authentic to the PS1 era, this is the game your 90's self always wanted!

Where it lives

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

ShooterPuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionHorror
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