# Home - Unique Horror Adventure — Your choices build the story

> Interactive pixel-art horror murder mystery adventure game with branching narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Rivers Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-unique-horror-adventure/id656723874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Rivers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/656723877)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.14/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 221 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-unique-horror-adventure/id656723874/reviews.md

## What is Home?

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

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4.5 out of 5 stars — TouchArcade
PG Silver Award — PocketGamer

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Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room—tucked away in a house that’s not yours.

As you play the game, it changes—subtly, almost imperceptibly—to reflect your perspective. It's a horror game unlike any other, and as you'll discover, its truths are entirely subjective.

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FEATURES:

- an intimate, story-based adventure that you control
- a horrific mystery tale where your decisions matter
- a creepy soundtrack that brings you deep into the world
- gorgeous, illustrative pixel style 

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CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"A sophisticated, horrifying narrative experiment."
— The Verge

"Keeps you intellectually engaged even when you aren't playing it."
— Gamespot

"Leaves one mulling its final moments well after the credits have rolled."
— Torontoist

## Key features

- Story-based adventure
- Decision-driven narrative
- Horror mystery
- Pixel art style
- Creepy soundtrack

## What do users think of Home?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤖 Unique interactive story
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and atmosphere
- 🔊 Immersive sound design
- 🔄 Multiple endings and replayability
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging mystery and suspense

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🕰️ Relatively short gameplay length
- 🤔 Confusing or unsatisfying endings
- 🔍 Lack of clear impact from player choices
- 💤 Not as scary as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Graphical glitches and double character sprites
- Unresponsive controls or inability to progress

**Most requested features**

- More in-depth story and lore
- Expanded gameplay with additional puzzles or action
- Optimization for older devices
- Ability to revisit past choices and endings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 221)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-unique-horror-adventure/id656723874/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2020-03-16*

This game is a half baked mess.  The story really goes nowhere, and the gameplay itself is just monotonous and boring.  There are much better games in the App Store that achieve the mystery and atmosphere that this game is shooting for but, sadly, does not attain.

### 2/5 — Anticlimactic

*2020-02-19*

I like puzzle, horror, and pixel games and was pretty excited about Home. An hour and a half later, I’m wishing I didn’t spend my money on it. The story is at its most interesting about halfway through, before taking a random, confusing, and uninspired turn at the end. The way that the story ends leaves you with no answers and not enough curiosity or investment to go looking. It feels like the plot of the game was never actually decided, so it goes in a dozen different directions- not in an exciting, choose-your-own-adventure way, but in a way that drains all emotion from the story. Since there’s nothing in the way of a concrete storyline, there’s nothing for the player get attached to or curious about. I think I know what the developers were going for, but the game is just...flat.

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2019-10-31, version 1.6.2*

Loved every minute, Benjamin’s games seem right up my street, looking forward to what else he has to offer, a huge thumbs up 👍

### 5/5 — Creepy story filled with mystery

*2019-06-17, version 1.6.2*

It’s a straightforward game with a not so straightforward story. There’s lots to interpret and it leaves you to decide for yourself what happened. It’s nicely unsettling.

I’m a fan of pixel art so I think it looks cool, too.

Play it in a dark basement or in a dingy alley for maximum effect.

### 1/5 — Non starter

*2019-04-13, version 1.6.2*

Double tapping does absolutely nothing on my iPad. I can move the character, shine the torch about but that is about it . Wasted time trying to get answers from developers but got nowhere. Buy at your own risk.

### 5/5 — What the heck are you expecting?

*2019-02-10, version 1.6.2*

Definitely worth the price of admission for a unique and thought provoking game. For all the haters out there I suggest you put your phones down and create your own original game from scratch to show us all how it’s done.

### 2/5 — Fizzles.

*2019-01-22*

Not really a horror or a puzzler.  The atmosphere this game promises to have before you buy it is sadly the most fun you’ll have. Essentially, the character only interacts with himself to build a somewhat variable story of no consequence.  At best, a good concept that falls flat.

### 2/5 — It’s bad

*2018-12-19*

Bad it’s not scary or really original. controls are wierd and can’t open doors

### 3/5 — Interesting but too creative for its own good (mild spoilers)

*2018-11-23*

Home is a good game conceptually but spins too wide and open of a web to really capture my imagination. At the end you are left with essentially no reward for everything you did other than more confusion. I suppose their is a literary style that this is based on but the best authors like Poe still manage to capture your imagination, your horror, your mind and give you the finish. So in the end you are left with just your thoughts here instead. And there is no possible story which fits all the variables provided within. Please continue to write though. The App Store needs more unique tales like this. One suggestion to the player: definitely try and dedicate time to this start to finish. A lot gets lost if you play it 30 mins at a time. Good luck!

### 1/5 — Great try, but misses the mark

*2018-11-18*

It was a lot of aimless searching/discovery and I never felt truly invested enough to care. I typically like games that offer a different approach, but this left a lot to be desired. 

I encourage the developer to keep at it, but I do regret making this purchase.

## Frequently asked questions about Home

### What kind of game is Home - Unique Horror Adventure?

Home is a unique horror adventure game presented in a pixel art style. It combines elements of a murder mystery with a narrative that changes based on player choices, offering a deeply personal and subjective experience.

### What are the key features of this horror game?

The game features an intimate, story-based adventure where players control the narrative through their decisions. It presents a horrific mystery tale, includes a creepy soundtrack to enhance immersion, and boasts a gorgeous, illustrative pixel art style.

### How much does Home - Unique Horror Adventure cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Home - Unique Horror Adventure available on?

The description does not explicitly state the platforms for this application. However, it is presented as a mobile application, and typically such games are available on iOS and Android devices.

### What makes this horror game different from others?

This game stands out due to its subjective narrative that subtly changes to reflect the player's perspective. It's described as a horror game unlike any other, where the truths discovered are entirely dependent on the player's choices and viewpoint.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2018-07-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Now looks extra-beautiful and spooky on your iPhone X
- Refined touch controls
- small bug fixes

### 1.6.1 — 2017-07-27

Under-the-hood fixes only. Your favorite 8-bit horror game is still as unsettling as always.

### 1.6.0 — 2017-06-15

- Better-looking title and ending screens
- Under-the-hood code update for better performance and support for various device sizes
- Text boxes can no longer be accidentally skipped
- Locked doors consistently display "now unlocked" text
- That mysterious double-player no longer appears in the house
- Fixed a bunch of little "how is that still a thing?" issues

### 1.5.4 — 2015-11-11

- fixed a bug that prevented the game from loading on iPhone 6 Plus / 6s Plus with "Zoomed" Display View enabled.
- fixed a few minor animation issues

### 1.5.3 — 2015-10-21

- fixed a rendering issue on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

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## More apps by Benjamin Rivers Inc.

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