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78%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

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Krampus is Home is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Regl Studios and was released on March 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Krampus is Home is a chilling first-person survival horror experience inspired by Central European folklore. You’ll step into the shoes of Sebastian, a teenager left home alone on Christmas Eve, only to be hunted by Krampus and his sinister helpers. With intense stealth mechanics, survival strategies, and action-packed gameplay, you’ll need to evade Krampus’s grasp and fight for your survival. Unc…

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Unique blend of Christmas-themed horror with a creepy atmosphere and festive setting that offers a fresh experience.
  • Engaging gameplay featuring stealth, survival mechanics, and a variety of unique and challenging enemies, providing fun and tense moments.
  • Multiplayer mode adds replayability and allows for shared scares with friends, making it enjoyable as a social horror experience.
  • Gameplay and level design are inconsistent; the second half is less engaging and feels repetitive compared to the well-crafted first level.
  • Controls are clunky and lack customization options, including poor menu navigation and no mouse support, which frustrates players.
  • The AI behavior is subpar and some enemies are less intelligent, reducing challenge and immersion; the story is weak and lacks depth.

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as enjoyable but somewhat incomplete and lacking depth, with around 80% of it finished in early access. Players appreciate its fun and immersive elements but note the narrative could benefit from additional characters, multiple endings, and a co-op mode to enhance engagement. While the storyline has room for improvement, it remains a charming and unique experience, especially for fans of festive horror.

    • “It would be amazing to see more characters, additional story elements, and new gameplay features that could make the experience richer and more immersive.”
    • “Things like multiple endings, voice acting, different enemies, or even co-op story mode would elevate the game to a whole new level.”
    • “While the storyline and AI have room for improvement, the unique blend of festive cheer and genuine scares makes it a noteworthy title for horror enthusiasts seeking something different during the holiday season.”
    • “Weak storyline: the narrative lacks depth and fails to fully engage the player.”
    • “It's weird and its storyline is a bit lacking, but the overall gameplay is relatively fun.”
    • “According to the description, the story is not fully completed, only about 80% done. Hopefully, the story gets a bit more substance.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers engaging stealth mechanics and puzzles that become more interesting in later levels, but it suffers from a disjointed experience between its two halves and a somewhat repetitive monster mechanic. While fun overall, the game could benefit from more characters, story depth, and innovative features to stand out among other horror titles.

    • “It would be amazing to see more characters, additional story elements, and new gameplay features that could make the experience richer and more immersive.”
    • “Krampus is Home is a horror game that draws inspiration from Central European folklore, placing players in a chilling Christmas setting where they must navigate stealth mechanics and survival strategies to evade the ancient creature Krampus.”
    • “Engaging puzzles in later levels: the second location introduces well-crafted puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “❌ Inconsistent gameplay experience: the transition between the first and second halves of the game feels disjointed, almost as if they are two separate games.”
    • “Not a bad game by itself, but there are quite a few other horror games out there that are cheaper and have much more attention-grabbing mechanics and elements in many different ways.”
    • “The 'Emily Wants to Play' mechanic of creatures roaming around, each with their own quirks, is becoming a little overused, and this game is no exception.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game features a distinctive eerie atmosphere that blends festive Christmas elements with creepy sounds and intense moments, creating a uniquely unsettling yet occasionally playful horror experience.

    • “Krampus is Home has an eerie atmosphere, creepy sounds, and intense moments that make it stand out among indie horror titles.”
    • “Festive horror theme: the game uniquely blends Christmas elements with horror, creating a distinctive and unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “It's a little silly, but atmospheric and creepy as f***.”

  • replayability

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

    The game's multiplayer mode significantly enhances replayability by offering shared scare experiences, encouraging repeated playthroughs with friends.

    • “The inclusion of multiplayer modes adds replayability and allows for shared scares.”

  • grinding

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

    The game becomes very grindy towards the end, which may deter some players from finishing it, though the spooky atmosphere is well appreciated.

  • monetization

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

    The monetization is criticized for resembling asset flip or cash grab schemes, with users noting the quality feels indistinguishable from low-effort, profit-driven games, which undermines the overall value.

  • humor

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

    The game combines humor with moments of suspense, delivering a blend of funny and occasionally scary elements.

  • graphics

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

    Users find the graphics to be somewhat underwhelming but fitting for the game's creepy atmosphere. They appreciate ongoing improvements and the developers' responsiveness to feedback, making the visual experience enjoyable overall.

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Play Times

50h Median play time
50h Average play time
50-50h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Krampus is Home is a survival shooter game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Krampus is Home include first-person, 3D, indie, surreal, psychological and others.

Krampus is Home is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing Krampus is Home.

Krampus is Home was released on March 22, 2019.

Krampus is Home was developed by Regl Studios.

Krampus is Home has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Krampus is Home for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Krampus is Home is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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