Stay Out of the House

About

You’re trapped in a derelict home owned by a deranged killer. Three days. No way out. Stay Out of the House forces you to rely on stealth and quick thinking to survive. Explore creaky hallways, avoid patrols, and scavenge for tools to bypass traps. Every noise could alert the butcher, who’s always listening. The goal isn’t just to last until dawn but to uncover why you’re there and how to escape before he finds you. The game’s low poly visuals mimic early 2000s console aesthetics with a grainy VHS filter. This isn’t just style over substance, the retro look blends with the tense atmosphere. Players praise the tight stealth mechanics and the way the environment feels alive with danger. It’s a short but intense experience that leaves a lasting impression, with a cult following among fans of old-school horror games.

Storyline

The smack of a hammer... your head lands hard on the dirty linoleum floor... a maniac drags you up the stairs and cages you like an animal! You have three days until the reckoning... Welcome to the home of THE BUTCHER. Welcome to YOUR new home. Why are you here? Why has this mad man chosen you, and what are his plans for you? How will you escape? Can you even escape? All of these questions have answers, but can you seek them out? Do you want to? If only you’d heeded their warning to STAY OUT OF THE HOUSE.