Artificial Mansion

About

Artificial Mansion casts you as Reuben, a man trapped in a decaying estate with three lifelike dolls. One wants you dead. The others will try to keep you alive. You scavenge supplies, avoid the killer doll’s patrols, and use the two allies to buy time. The gameplay loops on tension, hiding in furniture, managing limited tools, and learning each doll’s behavior patterns. The mansion itself feels alive, with creaky floors and shadowy corners that amplify every decision. Since its 2019 release, the game’s mix of survival and simulation has drawn praise for its unsettling atmosphere. A 78% Metacritic score reflects its cult following, with players noting the psychological strain of balancing trust and paranoia. The dolls’ distinct personalities and the mansion’s dark history add layers to the chase. It’s a slow-burn experience where every move could be your last.

Storyline

There's something seriously wrong with the mansion that Reuben inherits from his late uncle. It used to be abandoned due to its owners constantly disappearing. It remained unowned for close to 100 years until Reuben's uncle, who dismissed the disappearances as silly rumours, decided to purchase the mansion and renovate it. He died many years later from natural causes, so it appeared that the disappearances were indeed just a rumour. As the new owner, Reuben decides to explore the mansion that he hasn't seen in years. He soon discovers a secret room that he never noticed when he was younger, and neither did his uncle. In it contains three life-like dolls who he accidentally awakens. Reuben finds himself stuck in a life or death game with two of the dolls trying to protect him and one of them trying to kill him.