Hausmeister

About

"Hausmeister" is a first-person horror game where you play as a janitor tasked with fixing various issues in an apartment building. However, the game takes a spooky turn when you are haunted by an angry spirit and must uncover the mystery of the old woman living on the top floor. Be warned, the game may trigger epileptic seizures.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features an insane atmosphere and amazing sound design that enhances the horror experience.
Jump scares are well-paced and effective, providing genuine moments of fear and surprise.
The unique art style and engaging gameplay loop of performing mundane tasks while encountering creepy events create a memorable experience.

The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer build-up of tension.
There are significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly related to mission triggers and objectives.
Some players found the jump scares to be over-reliant and corny, detracting from the overall horror experience.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and eerie qualities, enhanced by impressive sound design and visual style. Many players find it to be intensely immersive and recommend it for its ability to create a tense and unsettling experience. Some users expressed a desire for a slower build-up to fully appreciate the atmospheric tension.
- “Some moments freak me out; the insane atmosphere and amazing sound design create a truly immersive experience.”
- “The visual style, the sounds, and the super tense atmosphere... great work! I can heavily recommend this game.”
- “I absolutely love the style and the strange, eerie atmosphere I experience when I play this game.”
- “I would've loved to have a couple more days or even tasks to have a slower build-up for this eerie atmosphere I mentioned earlier.”
- “I absolutely love the style and the strange and eerie atmosphere I get when I play this game.”
- “I think the atmosphere of this polygon Sega Saturn graphics game is amazing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics feature a unique and unsettling art style that enhances its atmosphere, reminiscent of polygonal Sega Saturn visuals. Players find the exploration of this distinct game world both satisfying and engaging.
- “Very interesting and unsettling art style.”
- “I think the atmosphere of this polygon Sega Saturn graphics game is amazing.”
- “It was satisfying doing all the tasks and just in general cool exploring this unique game world with a different art style.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of coherence and engagement, with frequent mission bugs disrupting progression and an underwhelming plot that fails to deliver suspense or excitement. Additionally, the jumpscares are deemed corny, contributing to an overall disappointing narrative experience.
- “Constant mission bugs where the next mission/objective gets triggered before the completion of the first one, similar to an annoying character who gets stuck in doorways while talking.”
- “The jumpscares are corny, the lack of any sort of plot is underwhelming, and the entire last section against the enemy is boring and not scary.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted for its occasional funny moments, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “There are some genuinely hilarious moments throughout the game.”
- “The humor is spot-on and keeps the gameplay light-hearted.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported significant stability issues, particularly related to timing events in the game. Sweeping leaves in the garage prematurely can trigger glitches that prevent progression, effectively trapping players on day 2 and hindering overall gameplay experience.
- “However, you aren't supposed to sweep the leaves in the garage until the last day, and if you do it right after sweeping up the leaves in the front, it triggers the final day's events while the game thinks it's day 2 still, which causes multiple glitches and ultimately leaves you stuck because you can't complete the game on day 2.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers notable replayability due to its inclusion of random and varied events, which encourage players to experience different scenarios on subsequent playthroughs.
- “It even has some replay value because of the random and different events you can encounter.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is well-received, particularly for those who enjoy its specific style, making it highly recommended for fans of that genre.
- “I highly recommend this game if you enjoy this style and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in.”