Skip to main content

House of the Vigil

House of the Vigil Game Cover
85%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows
Buy Nowfrom €0.99
Buy NowGet on Steam €0.99Buy NowGet on itch.io Store
House of the Vigil Game Cover

About House of the Vigil

House of the Vigil is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by zapsterrrr and was released on October 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A babysitting job gone wrong has left Anna Turner trapped in an unfamiliar and uncanny home. Discover the horrors within and figure out a means of escape before it's too late in House of the Vigil.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
House of the Vigil screenshot
House of the Vigil screenshot
House of the Vigil screenshot
House of the Vigil screenshot
House of the Vigil screenshot
House of the Vigil screenshot
Skip Games Like House of the Vigil

Games Like House of the Vigil

Looking for games like House of the Vigil? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror, mystery and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Children of Clay, Lily's Well or Rhome.

The Children of Clay Image
99%2.4kreviews

The Children of Clay

2025Simulation
LinuxPCWindows
Games like The Children of Clay
Lily's Well Image
98%1.6kreviews

Lily's Well

2022Role Playing
PCWindows
Games like Lily's Well
Rhome Image
89%439reviews

Rhome

2020Casual Simulation
PCWindows
Games like Rhome
Fear the Spotlight Image
92%704reviews

Fear the Spotlight

2023Action Adventure
Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 5Playstation 4+11
Games like Fear the Spotlight
The Convenience Store Image
85%3.1kreviews

The Convenience Store

2020Casual Simulation
Playstation 2PCWindows
Games like The Convenience Store
Amenti Image
80%1.1kreviews

Amenti

2025Simulation
PCWindows
Games like Amenti
From The Darkness Image
90%2kreviews

From The Darkness

2021Survival Simulation
PCVirtual RealityWindows
Games like From The Darkness
Blameless Image
81%2.3kreviews

Blameless

2016Action
PCMac OSWindows
Games like Blameless
CAYNE Image
77%901reviews

CAYNE

2017Action
LinuxPCMac OS+1
Games like CAYNE
The Cabin Factory Image
84%1.9kreviews

The Cabin Factory

2024Survival Simulation
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPC+7
Games like The Cabin Factory
More games like House of the Vigil
Skip User Reviews

Reviews

95%Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story5 positive mentions
  • Great debut title with impressive art style and atmosphere, providing a unique horror experience.
  • Short but engaging gameplay with satisfying puzzles and well-timed jump scares.
  • The game shows promise for future projects, leaving players eager for more content from the developer.
  • The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and complexity in puzzles and story.
  • Controls can feel janky at times, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players believe the game should have been free due to its limited playtime and content.

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and lacking investment, while others praised its refreshing narrative and engaging twists. Many appreciated the unique visuals and urban legend inspiration, suggesting that the story could be expanded for a more immersive experience. Overall, the narrative was seen as a strong point for some, with potential for growth in future installments.

    • “The art and story line are truly so refreshing to see in a sea of repetitive and uninspiring games.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's a typical item collecting puzzle game, but the unique visuals and fun urban legend inspired story (think films like 'House of the Devil') are more than enough to carry this game.”
    • “I really felt immersed in Anna Turner's story.”
    • “It was boring; the story felt to me that you didn't even invest in it.”
    • “Classic mechanics and straightforward story.”
    • “Could see this game being a lot longer with a much bigger story too.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique art style and design, which effectively complement the creepy concept and urban legend-inspired story. Reviewers appreciate the amazing visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it stand out in the item-collecting puzzle genre.

    • “Big fan of the art style and design.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's a typical item collecting puzzle game, but the unique visuals and fun urban legend inspired story (think films like 'House of the Devil') are more than enough to carry this game.”
    • “The graphics were amazing; I always love when graphics are like this in any game.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by classic mechanics and a straightforward narrative, typical of item-collecting puzzle games. However, its unique visuals and engaging urban legend-inspired story elevate the experience, making it enjoyable and memorable.

    • “Amazing gameplay!”
    • “Classic mechanics and straightforward story.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's a typical item collecting puzzle game, but the unique visuals and fun urban legend inspired story (think films like 'House of the Devil') are more than enough to carry this game.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its ability to create tension and immersion, with users highlighting its incredible art and nostalgic references to classics like Resident Evil. The engaging dialogue and iconic protagonist further enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “Amazing game with amazing dialogue and an incredible feel and atmosphere; the protagonist is iconic and the game is beyond worth its value!”
    • “Incredible art, atmosphere, and throwbacks to games like Resident Evil.”
    • “The atmosphere had me on edge the whole time.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its stability, being described as nostalgic and well-developed, with users highlighting the absence of bugs as a significant positive aspect.

    • “Nostalgic, well-developed, and bug-free, which is so important.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
Skip Game Offers

Buy House of the Vigil

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

House of the Vigil is a simulation game with horror, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for House of the Vigil include indie, exploration, pixel graphics, third person, isometric and others.

House of the Vigil is available on PC and Windows.

House of the Vigil was released on October 15, 2025.

House of the Vigil was developed by zapsterrrr.

House of the Vigil has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked House of the Vigil for its story.

House of the Vigil is a single player game.

Similar games include The Children of Clay, Lily's Well, Rhome, Fear the Spotlight, The Convenience Store and others.