Games like Stay Out of the House

Kidnapped in a cannibal butcher's house, you creep through its rooms for tools and clues, choosing whether to free the other captives or turn his own traps on him while he hunts you by sound.

94% positive from 1,828 · 2022 · 12% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $8.99 (2024-06-03)

Survival HorrorIndieHorror Immersive Sim GoreRetro

Six games like Stay Out of the House

Amnesia: The Bunker

93% positive from 11,977 reviews202359% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person survival horror game where players manage resources and light to evade a dynamic monster in a semi-open world bunker. Its core loop involves scavenging, crafting, and making tactical decisions to survive and escape.

What players likedPlayers praise its terrifying atmosphere and monster, comparing it to Resident Evil and Alien: Isolation for its survival horror and immersive sim elements.

The catchMonster is unthreatening, predictable, and becomes an annoyance

Both are tagged Immersive Sim, Survival Horror and Horror.

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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour

89% positive from 4,822 reviews2016Deck Playable

This is a first-person survival horror game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving to escape a dangerous environment. It offers a terrifying, immersive experience with photorealistic graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise its extreme horror and stunning graphics, comparing it to great VR horror experiences despite being flatscreen.

The catchThe true ending hinges on obscure unhinted steps that basically require a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Gore and Horror.

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Sorry Were Closed

98% positive from 1,659 reviews202412% finish itDeck Verified

This is a survival horror game with fixed cameras and arcade shooting. Players manage resources and use a "Third Eye" mechanic to find weak points and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique queer aesthetic and story about love, often comparing it to Silent Hill, Persona 5, Resident Evil, and Catherine.

The catchCombat is trivially easy and never evolves, so the horror never builds tension.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Retro and Action.

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Alisa

89% positive from 1,532 reviews202117% finish itDeck Playable

Survival horror action-adventure with pre-rendered backgrounds, featuring challenging combat against doll-like enemies in a 1920s fantasy setting. Players explore a mansion, manage inventory, and upgrade gear to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise "Alisa" as a fantastic take on classic survival horror, reminiscent of old Resident Evil games.

The catchCombat sours it, with fiddly manual aiming and enemies that stunlock you to death.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Retro and Action.

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The Count Lucanor

93% positive from 2,919 reviews201622% finish it

This is a retro-style mystery and horror adventure game with puzzle-solving and stealth mechanics. Players explore a castle, interact with characters, and make choices that lead to different endings.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a playable fairy tale, praised for its unsettling atmosphere and quality despite being a shorter first game.

The catchThe character cannot run, and the crawling walk speed makes every trip a slog.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Gore and Horror.

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Escape the Ayurok

80% positive from 1,084 reviews20192% finish itDeck Verified

First-person stealth horror game. Solve puzzles and hide from a creature that reacts to your microphone.

What players likedThere is not enough information to determine what players say it's like or what they praise most.

The catchA forced update replaced the original monster and stripped out what made it popular.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Gore and Horror.

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More about Stay Out of the House

What players liked

Players praise the intense chases, puzzles, and graphics, finding it a great game with much to do.

The catch

Bugs and softlocks are frequent, forcing constant save reloads and full restarts.

Reviews: 94% positive from 1,828
Released: 2022
Finish it: 12% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $8.99 (2024-06-03)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,828 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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