Playing House

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Playing House is a single player action game. It was developed by 鬱薔薇檸檬(UtubaraLemon) and was released on September 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

One holiday, the father Haruma came to the park with his daughter Naori. But in that park, strange things began to happen—. Carry out the holiday mission “Playing House” for your beloved daughter! What is Playing House Generally, it is a kind of pretend play where children imitate the adults around them. Game System The player experiences the story from the first-person perspective of th…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features a cute and engaging story that evokes strong emotions, blending humor, horror, and humanity effectively.
The gameplay is experimental and offers a unique experience, with a surprising amount of depth and meaning in each scene.
Players appreciate the game's length and value, noting that it provides more content than expected for its price.

The secret boss and some gameplay mechanics can be confusing, leading to frustration for players trying to understand win conditions.
Certain elements of the game may feel disjointed or mismatched due to the limited budget and artistic choices.
Some players found the transition in tone from light-hearted to serious to be jarring or unexpected.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a mix of horror and charm that resonates with players, particularly through its engaging and emotional narrative. While some find it confusing without additional content, others appreciate its cute and surreal elements, highlighting a fun and unexpected plot twist. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Cute game, super fun and engaging story that pulled my heartstrings.”
- “A really fun cutesy surreal psychological horror game with a touching story.”
- “The game has an interesting and silly story with some really fun and chill gameplay!”
- “Decent and very understandable story for a horror game (if you do the extra content on the levels after completing; otherwise, it's the most confusing experience ever) and somewhat experimental gameplay (that comes with a few missteps due to this sometimes, like the secret boss).”
- “Cute story with a cute kid, and some artistic charm due to the limited budget and mismatched assets.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, often feeling an unexpected immersion into its heartfelt narrative. Reviews highlight a blend of honesty, sadness, and beauty, with some describing it as a touching experience that balances cutesy elements with psychological depth. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions while maintaining a wholesome atmosphere.
- “⭐ 10/10 – emotional, honest, sad, beautiful.”
- “A really fun, cutesy, surreal psychological horror game with a touching story.”
- “All that and more can be found in this engaging and emotional experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring an understandable story that enhances the horror experience, though it can become confusing without engaging with extra content. Players appreciate the experimental elements, despite some missteps, and find the overall gameplay enjoyable and reasonably priced, combining fun mechanics with a quirky narrative.
- “You can really tell that there is passion, honesty, and a concept behind it, not just gameplay.”
- “A great price for the gameplay and story.”
- “The game has an interesting and silly story with some really fun and chill gameplay!”
- “Decent and very understandable story for a horror game (if you do the extra content on the levels after completing, otherwise it's the most confusing experience ever) and somewhat experimental gameplay (which comes with a few missteps due to this sometimes, like the secret boss).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Die Nutzer heben hervor, dass der Humor des Spiels einen einzigartigen Stil hat, der geschickt Elemente von Humor, Horror und Menschlichkeit kombiniert und dadurch emotional berührt.
- “They have a unique style – this blend of humor, horror, and humanity hits right in the heart.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game balances dark themes with lighthearted moments, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the graphics for their simplicity, noting that they complement the pacing and music effectively, creating a cohesive overall experience.
- “The pacing, the music, the simple visuals – everything fits together perfectly.”