Games like House of Rules
If House of Rules is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cursed Mansion, Mucorales and CLeM — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its 20 endings encourage replaying, atmospheric and mysterious. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Steam players who put hours into House of Rules also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Cursed Mansion
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Top pick for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.
Mucorales
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.
CLeM
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Third-strongest match for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Ranked #4 for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.
Oxenfree
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Ranked #5 for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.
ALONE
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
You have to help a guy named Yeongchul trapped inside his home, navigate the house to protect himself from suspicious person.
Cat in the Box
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Ranked #7 for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.
Tokyo Dark
WHY THIS
Shares dialogue choices, multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Ranked #8 for House of Rules fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with House of Rules.
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
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Mad Father
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
The Witch's House
WHY THIS
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
There is an old house on the edge of a small town. All the locals have always avoided it, as strange and mysterious events constantly happen there. This time, what happened in this house made the whole city shudder with fear.
Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.
Ib
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
The Strange City
WHY THIS
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Embark on the adventure as Agent G, a lone survivor drawn into a mystery after a brutal car crash. Pursued by relentless monsters and trapped in eerie, shifting environments, you’ll need courage and wit to survive. Can you uncover the secrets at the journey's end—or will the shadows claim you first?
The Count of Monte Clicker
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Reviewers of House of Rules cross-mention this title as a similar play.
The Count of Monte Clicker is an incremental game about breaking out of prison and finding treasure. With the help of fellow prisoner Abbe Faria, you, Edmond Dantes must escape the notorious Chateau d'Idle and claim your destiny.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below House of Rules at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~81% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with House of Rules.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under House of Rules on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with House of Rules.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with House of Rules.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
CLeM
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.
Oxenfree
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with House of Rules.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with House of Rules.
Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.
Frequently asked about House of Rules
- How much does House of Rules cost?
- House of Rules is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to House of Rules?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside House of Rules are Cursed Mansion, Mucorales, CLeM.
- Who developed House of Rules?
- House of Rules was developed by Chii the Cat.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on House of Rules.
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