Action · June 6, 2014
Haunt the House: Terrortown (2014)
A side-scrolling action puzzle game starring ghosts! ...What was that sound? Is somebody there? Leave the dusty halls of an abandoned clock tower to haunt your way through a town in the dead of night! Possess objects with your ghostly soul, to scare people away from a museum, a hospital, a theatre and a cruise ship. Will you be able to scare everyone out and reclaim what has been lost, before the night is over? Features Three free expansions added since launch! Ghost Train, Mansion House and The North Pole! A vibrant town with 5 locations to visit, each with it's own musical style and unique objects Hundreds of different objects to possess, with several surprising powers each to try A beautiful original score featuring world-class live session musicians A large cast of townfolk, each with a personality, voice and sense of style A secret second goal beyond simply scaring everyone out of town...
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Indie · 145
- Cute · 142
- Casual · 139
- Supernatural · 137
- Action · 121
- Funny · 119
- Comedy · 114
- Puzzle · 108
- Beautiful · 104
- 2D · 98
- Family Friendly · 95
- Psychological Horror · 87
- Great Soundtrack · 87
- Singleplayer · 81
- Sandbox · 74
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.1k Steam reviews | Top 95% in Action |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 49% |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 81% for session depth among Action |
Press Quotes
“Honestly I fell in love with the concept behind Haunt the House the moment I heard about it.” 4/5 – PSNStores “The visuals are gorgeous, with a unique style which is both cute and creepy at the same time. The audio is also impressive, boasting effective spot effects and some genuinely amusing sounds.” 7/10 – Pocket Gamer “There's a surprisingly dark heart beating away inside this cheery little Halloween special. There's a genuine sense of mischief, too, conveyed by the…
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 2.1k reviews
1.9k positive · 277 negative
Curator recommendations
2.0k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
25
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 6, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | SFB Games |
| Base price | $0.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
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