Haunted House Renovator

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Haunted House Renovator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Image Power S.A. and was released on April 30, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Set out on a path of a ghost-hunting renovator. Your task - restore haunted houses to a usable state! This is not an easy job, applying a new wallpaper won't be enough to render a house safe. You also need to deal with whatever is haunting it. Accept requests to renovate haunted houses from various eccentric owners. Scout abandoned mansions and look for signs of any paranormal activity. Make sure…

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability29 negative mentions

The game has a unique and charming concept that combines house renovation with supernatural elements, making it appealing to fans of both genres.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have been actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, including issues with task completion and object interactions.
The tutorial is poorly designed, providing insufficient guidance on game mechanics, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players.
Many players feel the game was released prematurely, lacking polish and quality assurance, making it feel more like an early access title than a finished product.

stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," noting issues such as game-breaking glitches, problematic physics, and a confusing user interface. Despite the game's potential and appealing concept, the persistent instability has led to frustration, with many reviewers expressing hope for future updates to address these issues.
- “Brilliant idea turned into a buggy, barely playable mess.”
- “At the time I write this, the game is still a bug-ridden mess, with bugs that were present back in early access.”
- “I wanted to wait to review this game until after their big update; however, this game is so incredibly broken and buggy, and frankly shouldn't need such a big update over a month after they've released it.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features a mix of renovation and paranormal mechanics, but it suffers from frustrating bugs and unreliable core mechanics that can detract from the experience. While the game has potential with its unique concepts and meditative feel, issues like tedious scrolling, unclear instructions, and problematic object placement hinder smooth gameplay. Players appreciate the fun elements but express a strong desire for updates to address these shortcomings and enhance overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is quite meditative, much like other games in this genre.”
- “Its gameplay and the whole haunted house theme and story are right up my alley.”
- “There is a lot to do and a lot of mechanics, but you learn those naturally as you play the game.”
- “Some mechanics are also really frustrating.”
- “When the core mechanics are this unreliable, the experience stops being challenging and starts being plain frustrating.”
- “The mechanics can be frustrating — trying to place objects often results in them twisting or snapping the wrong way, even when you're trying to place them straight.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with each house featuring its own narrative that adds depth to the renovation and paranormal gameplay. Players appreciate the voice acting and the integration of story elements, although some have encountered bugs and incomplete quests that hinder progress. Overall, the combination of a charming storyline and unique mechanics enhances the gaming experience, despite some technical issues.
- “The game has beautiful graphics, different mechanics both for the renovation and paranormal aspects, a (so far) simple but solid storyline and voice acting.”
- “I personally enjoyed the game; the concept of there being a storyline along with just the renovating of the properties is great.”
- “Each house has its own little story.”
- “In the first real mission, I just renovated the kitchen, the wraith appeared, I banished it, and the game told me I'm done here.”
- “I also guess (may be wrong though) that you can breeze through the story, with just doing minimal work on locations, and going straight to banishing wraiths to progress further, without much physical labor or the houses themselves.”
- “As of right now, there's no way to 100% any of the levels because guaranteed something will break before you can, or the mission will simply not load all of the things you need to complete it (i.e., ghosts/items missing from map).”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize them as bland and outdated. Many players report significant bugs that detract from the experience, leading to confusion over whether issues are graphical glitches or gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the game has potential visually, it suffers from technical problems that hinder its graphical presentation.
- “The game has beautiful graphics, different mechanics both for the renovation and paranormal aspects, a (so far) simple but solid storyline and voice acting.”
- “It is an adorable game with nice graphics and a cool story.”
- “Graphically, the game is very impressive.”
- “The problem is that you never know if it's a glitch or you're just missing it, because the graphics are bland and bad.”
- “The graphics look somewhat outdated, but not ugly.”
- “It's sad because I was seriously looking forward to a better and more graphically streamlined and bug-free version of the game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues even on low settings, leading to high CPU usage and overheating. While some players note improvements in stuttering, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, particularly for older hardware.
- “Visually it's appealing and performance is great.”
- “Even on the lowest settings, this game is so poorly optimized that it made my computer chug.”
- “Poorly optimized; the game has terrible performance, even on old hardware that is still fully capable.”
- “The biggest no is the PC usage (CPU) going insane for no reason at low settings, causing heat. It's a huge performance issue.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The atmosphere in Haunted House Renovator is described as a relaxing yet mildly spooky experience, featuring intricate houses, cool furniture, and ghosts. While it offers a fun and engaging environment, it is not genuinely scary, making it suitable for casual gamers who appreciate a calm, eerie vibe. Overall, the game's atmosphere is praised for its potential and charm.
- “Overall, Haunted House Renovator offers a relaxing and mildly spooky experience with a few quirks, perfect for casual gamers who enjoy a calm yet slightly eerie atmosphere.”
- “I really want to love this game — the atmosphere and idea are fantastic, and there's a lot of potential here.”
- “This is a super fun game, and I love the atmosphere.”
- “The game has a spooky atmosphere, but it’s not actually scary.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received for its relaxing vibes and suitability to the game's atmosphere, though some players find the tracks repetitive. The removal of the music mini-game from pet capture has streamlined the experience, despite the instructions for it still being present. Overall, while enjoyable, the music could benefit from more variety.
- “Music is a perfect match!”
- “They removed the music mini-game from pet capture (though the instructions for the mini-game are still present). This makes pet capture go more smoothly.”
- “The background music is lacking.”
- “I love the music and I love the vibes; it is also very relaxing (once I banish the wraith).”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in the developers' approach and hoping they do not continue creating similar titles.
- “Clearly, it was supposed to be a quick cash grab, and when it did not go their way, they threw it away.”
- “This game already seems like a huge cash grab.”
- “I hope this developer doesn't continue developing; we don't need more scummy cash grab con artists than we do already.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game excels in both story and character development, offering rich narratives that deepen player engagement and create memorable, evolving characters. The interplay between character arcs and the overarching plot is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, with each character evolving in ways that feel authentic and engaging.”
- “I love how the story intertwines with character development, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The depth of the characters and their growth throughout the game adds a rich layer to the overall narrative experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally express disappointment regarding the game's replayability, indicating that it lacks sufficient replay value to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels redundant.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers a satisfying sense of achievement and relaxation, the current scrolling mechanic for customization options is seen as tedious and time-consuming. A more streamlined menu could enhance the overall experience by reducing frustration.
- “A big menu that displays multiple wallpapers and colors (again like for the flooring and ceiling) would get rid of the very frustrating, tedious, and time-consuming scroll mechanic that is in the game now.”
- “I got exactly what I expected: mental relaxation and that particular feeling of grindy achievement, but with a supernatural twist.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its absurd situations, such as players struggling with mechanics, leading to comical moments like chasing a gremlin with nets. Additionally, the upcoming Scooby-Doo DLC adds a layer of playful anticipation to the game's comedic potential.
- “The game is kind of funny when you don't know how to play because, what do you mean, I ran around for 30 minutes trying to catch a gremlin by shooting nets at it, lol! I gave up.”