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The House of Toys

The House of Toys is a horror game in which the player ventures into an old mansion filled with seemingly harmless toys. His mission is to explore each room, searching for clues to discover which of the toys is cursed. To free the soul trapped in this toy, the player must solve intricate puzzles.

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October 27, 2025
279 days ago
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About the Game

The House of Toys is a game developed by Old School Bros, a duo of video game and horror genre enthusiasts.

The game's mission is to free the soul of the cursed toy, day after day, game after game. But be careful—each game can be different. You will earn rewards that make your work more satisfying, allow you to improve your room, and help you discover secrets.

The House of Toys is divided into several phases in each game.

Phase 1:

Investigate – Explore the mansion, searching for clues to help you identify the toy.

Phase 2:

Puzzles and Action – While avoiding the cursed toy, you’ll need to solve puzzles that grant you the power to free its soul.

Phase 3:

Stealth – You’ll need to be cautious and stealthy to use your new power and release the toy’s soul.

Do you dare to discover the true origin of the curse?