Game Overview
A cursed mansion becomes a shifting maze of ghosts, traps, and missing friends in this lighthearted but surprisingly tense roguelite adventure. You play Lyn Graves, niece of famed explorer Zachary Graves, after a supernatural invasion scatters her companions throughout the family estate. Recovering the pieces of a mystical urn is the only way to rescue everyone, but each fragment lies behind a dangerous section of the house and a boss guarding the route. Haunted House balances cartoonish character designs with a spooky Saturday-morning atmosphere, making its scares more playful than gruesome.
Sneaking is the heart of every run, as Lyn slips around patrolling monsters, hides from threats, and uses environmental tools to create openings rather than simply fighting everything head-on. Rooms, enemy locations, hazards, and shifting passages rearrange whenever you are defeated, sending you back to the entrance with a fresh layout to learn. Gems collected during expeditions feed into persistent upgrades, perks, and improved abilities that make later attempts more manageable, while items and traps help distract or outmaneuver pursuers in the moment. Boss encounters add more direct pressure, asking players to read patterns and react quickly after the slower, stealth-focused exploration.
Its isometric presentation and procedural mansion structure give the game a distinct identity somewhere between a family-friendly haunted cartoon and a simplified stealth roguelite. Rescuing Lyn’s friends also unlocks them as playable characters, and their differing statistics encourage experimenting with approaches that favor speed, resilience, or other advantages. Atari references, collectibles, and bits of franchise lore offer extra rewards for players who remember the publisher’s older catalog, though no nostalgia is required to follow the adventure. Haunted House suits newcomers looking for an accessible spooky game with repeatable runs, while veteran roguelite fans should enjoy it most as a breezy, less punishing alternative to darker genre heavyweights.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Haunted House.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Amd Athlon X4 / Intel Core i3 – 4th Gen
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vega 8 / Intel HD Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Haunted House (v1.0)?
After extracting Haunted House (v1.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.19 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.