Clown House

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Clown House is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by Aslan Game Studio and was released on August 24, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Clown House is a short, unique horror experience. You must find the key to escape from the Clown House. Some of the residents are harmless, some of them are not. You carry a gun, but you can't know which clowns are willing to harm you unless they start to attack. Worst part? Killing an innocent clown turns you into one of them.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 643 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

Unique and intriguing horror concept with a creepy atmosphere and haunting soundtrack.
Randomized key and evil clown locations add a layer of suspense and replayability.
Free to play with simple mechanics that provide quick, tense experiences and some jump scares.

Extremely short gameplay lasting only a few minutes with only three rooms and three clowns.
Many bugs and glitches including clipping, getting stuck, and inconsistency in controls.
Lack of depth, story, challenge, and meaningful interaction leading to repetitive and easy gameplay.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay receives mixed reviews, with praise for its unique, adrenaline-inducing clown mechanics, unpredictability, and atmospheric design, but many criticize its extreme shortness, simplicity, lack of depth, and repetitive structure. While some appreciate its potential and enjoy the core mechanics, others find it poorly executed, glitchy, and lacking meaningful progression or variety. Overall, the gameplay is seen as interesting but too limited and underdeveloped.
- “It proves you don’t need a big budget or complex mechanics to make something that sticks with you.”
- “There is some really interesting mechanics in this game, and the story is very gripping, leaves you on a cliffhanger and persuades you to read into it more!”
- “This mechanic ensures that the game remains fresh with each playthrough, as the clowns' behavior patterns can change, making it difficult to rely on previous strategies.”
- “The game is very short in gameplay and has lost potential.”
- “No mechanics are explained to you except to draw a gun.”
- “Really poor game mechanics, barely a game.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with many praising its unique black-and-white, silent film-inspired aesthetic that effectively creates a creepy, atmospheric vibe. While some find the visuals impressive and well-executed, others note performance issues, lack of graphical variety, and feel the style grows tiresome quickly. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the mood but are occasionally marred by glitches and limited environmental detail.
- “This game was well developed with stunning graphics and a beautiful story line, would recommend to any horror game enthusiasts like myself!”
- “The black & white low-fi silent movie esque graphics worked fantastically well with the creepy clowns and dour piano music to give a feeling of a creepy French art film from the 30's.”
- “But you didn't hear that from me... it's impressive how they managed to utilize the latest high tech Nvidia graphics to showcase the best experience, while still having such a balanced performance!”
- “No, I do not recommend this game. Once I kill some of the clowns, I do not know where to go. Even if I did, I would still not recommend this game because the textures and graphics are bad.”
- “Low to ultra graphics are almost the same.”
- “I have a decent machine and when I put the graphics on the fastest/lowest setting possible I still got a lot of lag to a point where I could barely move.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
55%
19%
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its cryptic, atmospheric, and intriguing narrative that leaves players wanting more, while others criticize it for being minimal, short, and lacking depth or clear progression. Many suggest the game would benefit from a longer, more detailed storyline and expanded settings to enhance engagement. Overall, the story is viewed as a unique but underdeveloped aspect of the experience.
- “When my children grow up I want to sit them down so they can play this and I can watch them experience the story for the first time.”
- “There are some really interesting mechanics in this game, and the story is very gripping, leaves you on a cliffhanger and persuades you to read into it more!”
- “Clown House (Palyaço Evi) is a first-person horror game with an amazing story that is sure to give the latest game from Sega a run for its money.”
- “Ok first of all, what is even this game? All you do is kill the clown and then what? Nothing happens, no levels, no experience, no good storyline. You finish the game in 2 seconds. It's not fun and is boring. This game has a pretty good story line but they need to expand and make the game more advanced with more complex and actually fun gameplay.”
- “The game consists of finding a key in a little open area. The game is too short and needs an extension or a storyline. The game doesn't even have a storyline; you end up in a house chasing a key with a bunch of clowns that just sit there, no explanation, no nothing.”
- “Overall, the game is buggy and not interesting. It doesn't have a story and is very, very short. There is no challenge to the game. The game being free is not a good excuse.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The game is widely reported to be buggy and glitch-prone, with issues such as character and movement glitches, getting stuck, and occasional game-breaking bugs. These stability problems significantly impact gameplay enjoyment, although some players find the glitches amusing. A minority note that the game runs relatively fine, but overall, stability is a major concern.
- “It has a lot of NPCs and no glitches whatsoever.”
- “There's nothing 'bad' about the game; it plays fine, looks nice, and isn't really buggy.”
- “Feels like a demo, even for a demo it's buggy.”
- “The music is good, the visuals are also enjoyable, but the controls are annoying as they glitch out and you can get caught on objects and become stuck.”
- “Buggy - despite the whole game world being three flat rooms and gameplay lasting three minutes tops, movement sometimes glitches and teleports you, often when you walk over a corpse.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric, creepy piano and ambient soundtrack that enhances the eerie, vintage horror vibe. However, some find it too restrained or peaceful, reducing the overall scare factor, while others highlight how musical cues signal danger, which can diminish tension. Overall, the music is considered the strongest and most positive aspect of the game despite mixed feelings about its impact on gameplay and horror elements.
- “The black & white low-fi silent movie-esque graphics worked fantastically well with the creepy clowns and dour piano music to give a feeling of a creepy French art film from the 30's.”
- “3 creepy clowns holding machetes, scary piano music, black and white grainy screen, weird messages on the wall that serve no purpose.”
- “This game is heavily ambient with beautiful soundtrack and amazing graphics.”
- “While some other horror games might try to have music during tense moments in a game, Clown House shows a lot of restraint by not adding music anywhere.”
- “The music is the only thing that is chilling, it is random like Minesweeper, I just went around shooting clowns which I find hilarious.”
- “The music is plain, not much to say.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game consistently receives praise for its creepy, unsettling atmosphere, enhanced by eerie sound design and effective visual styling. However, many users find the experience short and lacking in engaging gameplay or substance, which diminishes its overall impact despite the strong atmospheric foundation.
- “No jump scares, no long cutscenes, no filler, just pure atmosphere, unsettling silence, and the constant fear of making the wrong choice.”
- “The atmospheric design of the house, combined with the eerie sound effects, creates a sense of dread that is both captivating and chilling.”
- “Very little in game, however very good atmosphere and anticipation.”
- “I has a very creepy and intense atmosphere but the clowns need to be more active; I ran through it 20 times and only once did a clown try to kill me.”
- “It has a very disturbing atmosphere.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
The game's humor is a mixed experience, with some players finding the clown antics and random moments amusing and entertaining, while others feel the humor falls flat or is overshadowed by frustrating bugs and gameplay issues. Overall, the comedic elements are hit-or-miss, eliciting both genuine laughs and criticism.
- “Grade A comedy - clown shows are so funny, very great, humorous, and entertaining!”
- “The music is the only thing that is chilling, it is random like minesweeper, I just went around shooting clowns which I find hilarious.”
- “Honestly, this game is okay, I didn't particularly like it... it was hilarious when the clown started walking toward me... then I shot him... game over.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is generally praised for its randomized clown mechanics and varied endings, which keep the game fresh and engaging. However, some players find the limited setting and small number of clowns make it repetitive and reduce replay value. Overall, the game offers moderate replayability that appeals to fans of its unique twists.
- “The fact that it randomizes which clown is dangerous gives it just enough replayability to keep it fresh, and the idea that killing the wrong clown turns you into one is a clever twist on classic horror themes of guilt and transformation.”
- “"Clown House" excels in its ability to foster a sense of replayability.”
- “Much replayability with keys in different locations.”
- “In short, the title can be won in as little as ten seconds and it offers zero replayability factor.”
- “When I first saw this game I saw the mixed opinions and said 'let's give it a try!' What a mistake, the game isn't bad, but it needs a lot to do for itself—the same house over and over, and only 3 clowns make this a repetitive game with low replayability.”
- “Just poor replayability factor.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Clown House" evokes intense emotional reactions, including fear, anxiety, and even tears, especially due to its unsettling clown theme. Players often describe it as deeply traumatizing yet powerful, creating a strong and memorable emotional impact with each playthrough.
- “Caused immense emotional destruction and paranoia back when I was 14 and first playing it.”
- “Then I played the game and I cried more because I am scared of clowns; they are very scary and they look scary. Play it.”
- “Clown House is a strong and emotional game that makes you cry through each playthrough.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is praised for avoiding exploitative microtransactions and instead offering a gameplay experience inspired by classic Hollywood, providing value without excessive purchases.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates impressive optimization by effectively leveraging the latest NVIDIA graphics technology to deliver a visually stunning experience without compromising performance.
- “It's impressive how they managed to utilize the latest high-tech Nvidia graphics to showcase the best experience, while still maintaining balanced performance!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding requires additional time or resources, often needing a second attempt or life to progress effectively.