Hausmeister

About

Hausmeister is a single player action game. It was developed by Lenz and was released on October 11, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A first-person horror game about a janitor, whose day turns stranger by the minute. This game features some random events, that make every playthrough slightly different.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an insane atmosphere and amazing sound design that enhances the horror experience.
Players have reported effective jump scares and a unique, unsettling art style that contributes to the game's creepiness.
As the developer's first game, it has been praised for its fun gameplay loop and engaging tasks that keep players on edge.

The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a longer build-up of tension.
There are reports of game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress, particularly for completionists.
Some players found the reliance on jump scares to be excessive and noted a lack of a compelling plot.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
17%
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 evoke strong emotions, though some express a desire for a slower build-up to fully appreciate the tension. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics feature a unique and unsettling art style that enhances its atmosphere, reminiscent of polygon graphics from the Sega Saturn era. Players find the visual presentation engaging, contributing to a satisfying exploration of the game's distinct world.
- “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.”
- “Very interesting and unsettling art style.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of coherence and engaging plot, with players reporting frequent mission bugs that disrupt progression. Additionally, the jumpscares are deemed corny, and the final confrontation is described as tedious and unscary, contributing to an overall underwhelming narrative experience.
- “For my negatives, 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.”
- “Constant mission bugs where the next mission/objective gets triggered before completion of the first one, similar to an annoying character who gets stuck in the talking position in doorways.”
- “Constant mission bugs where the next mission/objective gets triggered before completion of the first one, similar to an annoying character who gets stuck in the talking position in doorways.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its occasional funny moments, providing light-hearted entertainment throughout the experience.
- “There are some genuinely funny moments throughout the game.”
- “The humor in this game really adds to the overall experience.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at several points during my playthrough.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is compromised by a specific sequence of actions that can trigger glitches, leading to players becoming stuck and unable to progress. Sweeping leaves in the garage too early can mistakenly initiate final day events while the game still registers it as day 2, resulting in multiple issues.
- “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 finally causes you to become stuck because you can't complete the game on day 2.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers notable replayability due to the presence of random and varied events that players can experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “It even has some replay value because of the random and different events you can encounter.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 like this kind of style and gameplay.”