Horror Tycoon

About

Horror Tycoon is a simulation game where you build and manage your own haunted house attraction. Set various scenarios to challenge and scare visitors, while keeping them safe to ensure positive reviews and profits. Expand your operations and experiment with different themes and layouts to become the ultimate Horror Tycoon.

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a unique and creative concept, allowing players to build and customize their own haunted houses with various traps and scares.
Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential with regular updates and a passionate developer who listens to community feedback.
The visuals and sound design are impressive, contributing to an immersive horror experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.

The game is more of a tower defense experience rather than a true tycoon game, which can be misleading for players expecting management gameplay.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including AI pathfinding problems and crashes, which significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
The tutorial and controls can be confusing, leading to a steep learning curve that may frustrate new players.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The gameplay is a unique blend of resource management and tower defense mechanics, allowing players to build and customize their own terrifying attractions. While it offers interesting features reminiscent of classic tycoon games, many users note that it currently suffers from bugs, balance issues, and incomplete mechanics, making it challenging to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, the gameplay has potential but requires further refinement to meet player expectations.
- “It's a uniquely creepy hybrid of the familiar resource management gameplay paired with challenging tower defense gameplay!”
- “Build and customize your gauntlet of terror with all the freedom of tycoon building mechanics, and construct a winding path of deadly scares to frighten your victims!”
- “The gameplay mechanics take some time to figure out, but it reminds me of the old internet games of creating an amusement park, mall, or hotel and trying to reach certain goals by the end of the level.”
- “The gameplay is terrible if you want a tycoon game and build/manage things.”
- “I don't like it when only part of the gameplay is available to me...”
- “I'm not sure how the lawyer mechanic works; however, I've never actually had to use them in-game. I have had the police turn up, but they never seem to do anything either, except tell you that your location riddled with dead bodies of paying patrons isn't suspicious and sorry for wasting your time... though if this is modeled after the current British police force, then to be honest, it's pretty spot on.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The graphics are highly praised for their great quality and customizable lighting, contributing to an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Players appreciate the combination of visuals, sound design, and customization options, which enhance the gameplay, particularly in creating a spooky atmosphere. Overall, the graphics significantly elevate the enjoyment of the game, making it a standout feature.
- “The visuals look great, with fantastic and highly customizable lighting!”
- “The graphics are great, the sound is fantastic, the premise is excellent, and I seriously cannot wait to see how it evolves.”
- “Great customization, great visuals, voice acting, and sound effects.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “While the game has potential, the graphics are outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- “The visual design feels inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story features a darkly humorous premise where players must sign their name and soul over, adding a creepy twist to the experience. Additionally, the narrative is enriched by amusing feedback from visitors, enhancing the overall engagement of the story mode.
- “The game has plenty of humor from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors so kindly leave you with should you fail to impress them.”
- “The creepiest part is the part of the story where you have to sign your name and soul over.”
- “I built my dream quest room.”
- “The creepiest part is that in the story, you have to sign your name and soul over.”
- “The game has plenty of humor, from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors kindly leave you if you fail to impress them.”
- “There is no story.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. While it shows potential, its early access status raises concerns about timely fixes, especially with a looming deadline.
- “The game has potential, but with it being so buggy and close to Halloween, I doubt it'll be fixed in time.”
- “It has bugs and glitches that can really get under your skin at times.”
- “It's early access, still a little buggy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a strong sense of humor, particularly in its story mode and the amusing feedback from visitors. However, the humor can diminish significantly due to the frustration of repeatedly restarting levels after failures.
- “The game has plenty of humor from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors so kindly leave you with should you fail to impress them.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that demands an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a "second life" to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Players appreciate how the audio complements the game's spooky elements, contributing to the immersive environment.
- “The music and sounds are fantastic, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love the music; it really enhances the experience and keeps you engaged.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment more immersive.”