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THE MUTE HOUSE

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

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January 27, 2025
1 year and 187 days ago
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About the Game

For the past months, strange disappearances have been reported in Ashtown and its surroundings.

After her own sister vanished, a county policewoman decides to conduct a personal investigation without the approval of the Sheriff's office.

She is led to an eerie house in the woods and, intrigued, decides to enter...

Discover a mysterious isolated mansion, explore intriguing places, and perhaps you will uncover the secrets and the history of the manor.

An old school Survival Horror worn by fixed camera angles, focused on atmosphere and exploration with :

- Classic inventory management

Emily has a limited inventory, coupled with a storage system.

Organize yourself effectively to progress.

- Puzzles

You will have to solve puzzles inspired by the golden age of Survival Horror.

Be logical and thoughtful to access new areas of the mansion.

- Action components

Every bullet counts and danger lurks in every corner of the house.

Optimize your gear accordingly and defend yourself against the creatures that inhabit it.