Game Information

Developer: SZ Games

Rating:

4.4/5

Released: April 2024

Last Updated: June 2025

Technology: HTML5 (Unity WebGL)

Platform: Browser

Size: ~15 MB

Plays: 15,350

Mobile Support: No

About Spooky House

Step inside Spooky House, a pixel-perfect indie adventure that will test your nerves and wits! In this strategy-driven browser game, you’re plunged into a haunted mansion oozing with retro charm, eerie music, and sudden frights. Your best friend has gone missing inside, and it’s up to you to brave winding corridors and ghost-infested rooms in a desperate search—all while clearing rooms and solving clever puzzles along the way.

What sets Spooky House apart is its smart room-clearing mechanic: each space you conquer stays cleared, even if you die. This means every foray feels rewarding, letting you push deeper with hard-won progress. The intuitive controls (arrow keys to move, Z to interact) invite you to focus on strategy, observation, and quick thinking rather than button-mashing chaos.

Created in just 10 days for GBJAM 9, Spooky House dazzles with nostalgic pixel graphics, atmospheric animations, and a hauntingly immersive soundtrack by Mark Sparling. Dawn B and Andrew W’s crisp, expressive art style brings every tableau to life, drawing you deeper into an escalating mystery where every room hides secrets and surprises.

Puzzle and action elements intertwine as you dodge tricky ghosts, gather clues, and use your wits to unlock new pathways. The cunning level design encourages exploration, memory, and risk-reward calculations—just what savvy strategy fans crave.

Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle hunter or a casual gamer seeking a spooktacular time, Spooky House is free to play, lovingly crafted, and packed with retro charm. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind indie experience, unravel a supernatural mystery, and prove your courage—if you dare!

How to Play

Begin your spooky quest by pressing the Start button and stepping into the shadowy foyer of the haunted house. Navigate using the Arrow Keys to move your character through mysterious halls, searching for clues and your missing friend. Encounter rooms filled with clever puzzles and cunning ghosts, each demanding both strategy and careful timing.

To interact with doors, switches, or objects, press Z. This often opens secret passages or triggers ghostly happenings. Your primary mission is to clear every room of specters—each cleared room is remembered by the game, so you won't need to repeat them, even if you fall victim to a ghost!

If danger closes in or the atmosphere gets too oppressive, you can press Alt+Enter to toggle fullscreen for deeper immersion. Pay attention to visual cues—many objects hint at hidden mechanics or secret paths. Use the game's audio and environmental storytelling to your advantage: sometimes a faint sound or flickering light signals a hidden exit or surprise danger.

Beginner tips: Move slowly and observe each room before acting. Pay attention to ghost movement patterns and plan your path accordingly. Use interactable objects strategically to ease your progress. If you're ever stuck, backtrack to previously cleared rooms—you may discover overlooked shortcuts or critical clues as you explore further.

Controls

mouse

keyboard

Tips & Tricks

Scout before sprinting: Study room layouts and ghost patterns before making moves.
Remember cleared rooms: Take strategic risks since progress is saved per room.
Use objects as shields: Interact with objects between ghosts to create safe moments.
Explore everywhere: Some secrets and hidden routes aren’t in plain sight.
Listen carefully: Audio cues often signal dangers, secrets, or changes in the room.
Puzzles reward curiosity: Try interacting with the environment in unconventional ways.
Take notes: If a puzzle stumps you, jot down clues found around the house for later.

Game Features

Persistent progress system keeps cleared rooms safe even after death.
Striking retro pixel art and fluid animations evoke classic indie nostalgia.
Immersive, haunting chiptune soundtrack heightens the suspense.
Challenging puzzles blend with creative ghost-dodging strategy.
Room-by-room exploration encourages careful observation and memory.
Completely free to play in your browser—no downloads required.
Developed by a passionate indie team in just 10 days, brimming with personality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to restart the game if I get caught by a ghost?

No, you don’t have to start from scratch. Spooky House remembers cleared rooms, so your progress is saved. Only uncleared rooms reset—giving you a better shot each time!

Is Spooky House safe to play on any browser?

For the best experience, use browsers other than Firefox, as the web build may have compatibility issues there. Chrome and Edge work best!

Can I play Spooky House on my smartphone or tablet?

Currently, Spooky House is not mobile compatible. It’s designed for desktop browsers with keyboard controls for the full experience.

I’m stuck on a puzzle—are there any in-game hints?

While there aren’t direct hint systems, subtle environmental clues and sounds often point you toward solutions. Take your time and explore every detail!