Helios Hotel: The Night Shift

About

Helios Hotel: The Night Shift follows Rose, a receptionist navigating the eerie happenings of a newly built hotel. Players handle routine tasks like answering calls and managing check-ins while odd guests and unsettling noises escalate each night. Choices shape Rose’s interactions and survival as the line between reality and nightmare blurs. The game unfolds over four chapters, balancing mundane duties with growing tension through a mix of dialogue options and environmental exploration. The game leans heavily into its claustrophobic atmosphere, using the hotel’s sterile design against its horrifying secrets. Player decisions often lead to branching consequences, though the runtime remains concise at around three hours. With a 82% positive rating on early access forums, fans praise its tight pacing and sudden scares. The focus on receptionist-specific mechanics like monitoring security footage adds a unique layer to the horror, making every routine task feel like a potential trap.

Storyline

Rose has just moved to a small town ready to start a new life. Luckily, she quickly found a job as a receptionist at the Helios Hotel, the fancy new hotel in town. Her first day proves working at the Helios Hotel isn't quite what she was expecting. Play as Rose and perform the functions of the hotel receptionist while uncovering strange occurrences that begin to unfold more and more each night.