Haunt the House: Terrortown similar games & best alternatives

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Haunt the House: Terrortown

Web browser, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita • 2014

Should you play it?

Haunt your way through town in the dead of night! Possess objects to scare people away from a museum, a hospital, a theatre and a cruise ship. Will you be able to scare everyone out and reclaim what has been lost, before the night is over? A side-scrolling action puzzle game starring ghosts!

What works

  • Charming and cute art style
  • Unique and creative haunting mechanics
  • Nostalgic for fans of original flash game
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
  • Frequent free updates adding levels

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short game length
  • Some ai and bug issues reported
  • Low replay value beyond achievements
  • Lack of story depth
  • Occasional game crashes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

  • Zueirama

  • Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

  • Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

  • Rain on Your Parade

  • Scribblenauts Unlimited

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Haunt the House: Terrortown but with a stronger survival pressure

  • The Braves

  • Eryi's Action

  • HoloCure - Save the Fans!

  • Backpack Hero

  • Cursed to Golf

  • Rhythm Fighter

More story-driven

Games that feels like Haunt the House: Terrortown but with deeper narrative immersion

  • The Bunny Graveyard

  • Nefarious

  • Gunbrella

  • Catmaze

  • Crossing Souls

  • Evoland Legendary Edition

Less violent

Games that feels like Haunt the House: Terrortown but with less combat and destruction

  • Chicken Journey

  • Hidden Capybaras with Orange and Pumpkins: Spooky Halloween Edition

  • Hidden Cats in New York

  • Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles

  • Shokudo Underworld

  • Cat on a Diet

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Haunt the House: Terrortown: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy.

Last update: 03/08/2026