This Is Not Your House

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This Is Not Your House is a single player action game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Cody Tierson (Trash Eyes) and was released on August 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and thought-provoking narrative exploring themes like aging, loneliness, and the fragility of personal property with multiple unique endings.
Strong audio design and soundtrack complemented by a distinctive pixel-art style that effectively creates an unsettling and atmospheric experience.
User-friendly features such as quick save/load and dialogue skip enhance replayability, making it easy to explore all endings in a short time.

Very short gameplay length, with all endings achievable within about 20-30 minutes, which some players find insufficient.
The story can feel unfocused or underdeveloped, leaving many questions unanswered and some narrative threads lacking cohesion or depth.
Visuals sometimes lack clarity, making some scenes difficult to interpret, and the horror elements are more psychological and subtle, which may disappoint those seeking traditional scares.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The story is a short, atmospheric, choice-driven horror narrative about Roger, an elderly man whose home is overtaken by mysterious women, featuring multiple surreal and variable endings that encourage replayability. While praised for its compelling mood, art, and soundtrack, many find the plot thin, abrupt, and underdeveloped, with limited horror elements and some thematic incoherence. It delivers a memorable emotional experience for fans of narrative-focused games but may feel too brief and fragmented for those seeking traditional or deeply cohesive storytelling.
- “The story follows Roger, an elderly widower who returns home after a routine shopping trip only to discover that someone has changed the locks and insists the house belongs to them.”
- “Each route uncovers new pieces of the story while presenting fresh interpretations of the events unfolding around Roger.”
- “By combining an emotionally compelling story, meaningful branching paths, memorable atmosphere, and thoughtful accessibility features, it delivers a narrative experience that remains engaging across multiple playthroughs.”
- “The plot lines suffer from pacing problems and often end abruptly, cartoonishly, or in deeply contrived ways.”
- “The women who have taken over your home incite the plot and then often fade completely out of the story leading you to think - what was the point?”
- “Lastly, the "choose your own adventure" element didn't click with me either because the plot felt so random at times that you really don't feel like you are in any control of the outcome of your choices, making it feel more like "choose a random option, see a random result", since you can't ever predict what will happen.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The graphics feature a minimalist, pixelated retro style with a distinctive neon-yellow filter that effectively creates a creepy, unsettling atmosphere. While some find the visuals occasionally unclear or in need of refinement, the unique art style combined with excellent sound design successfully enhances the psychological horror experience. Overall, the art is praised for its cohesion and mood-setting despite the game's brevity and simple presentation.
- “This is not your house is a truly remarkable piece of horror featuring gorgeous & unsettling pixelated graphics, an absolutely incredible soundscape featuring both bopping and spooking songs as well as wonderfully unnerving sound design, & a series of short but powerful & diverse narratives that will make you cower, cringe, laugh, and consider your own existence.”
- “The graphic style suits the purposes of the game well, but I feel like the art could have used a little more time in the oven.”
- “The audio design and visuals are perfect together, and the writing is top-notch.”
- “This is compounded by the harshness of its presentation, with a garish 'nuclear game boy' colour palette, crunchy ultra-lo-fi visuals and unnerving sound design.”
- “It is really short, taking about 40 minutes to see all the endings, and some of the visuals are difficult to tell what you are looking at.”
- “My only real issue with the graphics is that I wish that the option to change the game's color scheme were available.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The music in this game is widely praised for its eerie, atmospheric, and unsettling qualities that effectively enhance the horror and mood. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, mixing creepy ambient tones with quirky, memorable tracks that complement the pixel art and story. Overall, the sound design and music significantly elevate the immersive experience and leave a lasting impression.
- “This is not your house is a truly remarkable piece of horror featuring gorgeous & unsettling pixelated graphics, an absolutely incredible soundscape featuring both bopping and spooking songs as well as wonderfully unnerving sound design, & a series of short but powerful & diverse narratives that will make you cower, cringe, laugh, and consider your own existence.”
- “The art, dialog, and music work together quite well to establish the atmosphere this fine crafted game skillfully aims to deliver on.”
- “The music on the main menu is definitely something special, and I recommend taking the time to mess around with the settings, controller options, etc. and really take it in, you won't be disappointed.”
- “However, this glitch combined with the absolutely terrifying main menu music made me think the game was having serious issues on my Deck.”
- “- an hour to get the mushroom song out of your head.”
- “It made my eyes hurt and it's not super scary or anything but the sound design, music, and unnerving art really hit my gamer g-spot.”
atmosphere
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The game excels in creating a consistently unsettling and memorable atmosphere through its unique pixel art, eerie soundtrack, and effective sound design. Its emotional and thought-provoking narrative, combined with branching paths, deepens the immersive and suspenseful experience. Overall, the atmosphere is praised as compelling, spooky, and a standout feature that enriches multiple playthroughs.
- “Combined with effective sound design and a consistently uneasy atmosphere, the audiovisual presentation succeeds in maintaining suspense throughout the experience.”
- “This story punches well above its weight-class when it comes to creating an entrancing atmosphere.”
- “This is Not Your House uses a simple but effective 2D pixel-art style that, in conjunction with the eerie soundtrack, manages to create a very unsettling atmosphere.”
- “That's barely enough time to even start to internalize the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Also, the eye-straining yellow look of the game really sells the atmosphere of the horror of the game.”
- “This is not your house uses a simple but effective 2d pixel-art style that, in conjunction with the eerie soundtrack, manages to create a very unsettling atmosphere.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is dark, morbid, and sharply weird, often balancing chilling and unsettling moments with audacious, comical twists. Many players found it both hilarious and thought-provoking, with a unique blend of horror and humor that enhances the atmospheric storytelling across its multiple endings. Overall, the humor adds a memorable, entertaining layer that complements the game's eerie vibe.
- “The whole game has the sharp weirdness, tension, dark vibe, humor, and every ending feels like a different flavor of short horror films.”
- “It strikes a great balance between horror and humor.”
- “It's thought-provoking first, atmospheric second, mildly chilling third, and momentarily hilarious with audacious turns of fate or comical choices you can branch into (be sure to find all the endings).”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers an emotionally intense experience by exploring themes of aging, loneliness, grief, and loss through a deeply unsettling, choice-driven narrative. Its haunting writing and slow unraveling of mystery create a raw, heartfelt atmosphere that lingers beyond gameplay, appealing to players who appreciate psychological storytelling over action-heavy horror.
- “Instead of relying on constant jump scares or grotesque monsters, the game creates fear through uncertainty, emotional vulnerability, and the slow unraveling of its central mystery.”
- “Aging, loneliness, grief, displacement, and the fear of losing one's home become the emotional foundation of the experience.”
- “The game examines how fragile a person's sense of stability can be when everything familiar is suddenly taken away, creating an emotional weight that lingers beyond the credits.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay focuses on narrative-driven, choice-based interactions with minimal traditional mechanics, appealing primarily to fans of storytelling and player agency. While the experience is relatively short and simple, each decision feels meaningful, delivering an emotionally impactful and engaging pacing. However, players seeking action or complex gameplay may find it lacking.
- “Although gameplay primarily revolves around reading dialogue and making decisions, the pacing remains consistently engaging because every choice feels meaningful.”
- “While those seeking traditional gameplay mechanics such as puzzles or exploration may find the experience relatively simple, fans of narrative-driven adventures will appreciate the emphasis on storytelling and player agency.”
- “Its relatively short length and limited gameplay systems may not satisfy players looking for action-heavy horror, but those who appreciate choice-driven storytelling and unsettling psychological narratives will find a memorable and emotionally impactful experience.”
- “It’s possible to see all the available endings in around 30 minutes of choose-your-own-adventure gameplay.”
- “I think I would recommend this game only if you're curious about the trailer and fine with visual novel gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game runs smoothly and is well-optimized on the Steam Deck, indicating strong stability on this platform.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Grinding is intensive and requires significant time investment, often feeling like it demands an additional life to progress effectively.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game has very low replayability, as it can be fully completed in about 20 minutes with little incentive to play again afterward.
- “Firstly, there's really no replay value once you 100% it in about 20 minutes.”

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This Is Not Your House is a action game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for This Is Not Your House include indie, surreal, psychological, pixel graphics, psychological horror and others.

This Is Not Your House is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing This Is Not Your House.

This Is Not Your House was released on August 23, 2024.

This Is Not Your House was developed by Cody Tierson (Trash Eyes).

This Is Not Your House has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked This Is Not Your House for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

This Is Not Your House is a single player game.

Similar games include No I'm not a Human, Home, Last Report, Man I Just Wanna Go Home, PEPPERED: an existential platformer and others.

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