Wayward Manor

About

Wayward Manor is an adventure puzzle game where you play a ghost stuck in the 1920s, trying to scare a chaotic family out of your haunted home. The Budds have taken over your mansion, and you’ll use environmental puzzles and dark humor to mess with their minds. Each interaction pushes them closer to madness, with choices that affect how you unleash chaos. The game leans into its quirky setting with slapstick horror and clever mechanics, letting you weaponize everyday objects in increasingly absurd ways. What stands out is the blend of goofy character designs and eerie atmosphere. The Budds are a wild bunch, each with distinct quirks that make them both ridiculous and unsettling. While the story is straightforward, the execution feels fresh, with puzzles that mix logic and spooky nonsense. It’s a shorter experience but packs enough charm to leave an impression. Though released in 2014, it still has a dedicated following, especially among fans of offbeat indie titles. The art style and comedic timing hold up, making it a fun pick for those looking for something different.

Storyline

The Budds, a dysfunctional family of misfits and eccentrics, have brought their own abysmal possessions into your humble abode and stifled your power. If you want free reign over your mansion once again, you must drive the Budds mad with fear using only your imagination and their hideous belongings.