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Haunted Investigation

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR • 2023

Should you play it?

Haunted Investigation is a spine-tingling horror game that will test your nerves and keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you choose to play alone or with another friend (up to 2 players), you'll be immersed in a world of terror and suspense as you explore an abandoned mansion.

What works
  • Effective jump scares and atmosphere
  • Co-op multiplayer enhances experience
  • Multiple endings increase replayability
  • Good value for price
  • Simple puzzles accessible to many players
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Linear and scripted gameplay
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Limited character control and mobility
  • Minimal story depth and polish

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Together: Moon Escape

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  • DEATH IN UNISON
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Project Crypt

  • A Blind Legend

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Haunted Investigation: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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