Haunted Hotel: The Thirteenth

About

You play as a parent racing against time to rescue your kidnapped son after a sinister car accident spirals into a supernatural investigation. This point-and-click puzzle game drops you in a crumbling hotel where every room hides clues about the Baker family’s dark history. Solve hidden-object scenes, piece together cryptic notes, and navigate ghostly encounters as you uncover why your family became a target. The gameplay mixes exploration with timed challenges, balancing atmospheric storytelling and inventory-based puzzles. The hotel’s decaying beauty and unsettling lore stand out, backed by a 4.5/5 average from player reviews. Its 2016 release date means the story feels polished but underappreciated, with fans praising the tense family drama and environmental storytelling. Available on PC and Mac, it’s a self-contained mystery that leans into classic adventure game tropes with a fresh twist. Single-player focus keeps the pace tight, though some puzzles require precise clicks. The twist ending ties the Baker family’s secrets to your own fate, earning it a loyal following among point-and-click enthusiasts.

Storyline

An act of kindness has unspeakable consequences in this exhilarating hidden-object puzzle adventure game! After pulling over to help a stranded motorist, you are murdered, and the killer kidnaps your son! Follow them to the dilapidated Baker’s Hotel, where you’ll soon learn that that roadside encounter was in fact a trap set specifically for you. But who set the snare? And why are they obsessed with wiping out your family? Investigate from beyond the grave to learn the answers!