Dad's Monster House
Released Sep 2021
Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.
93% positive · 287 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Dad's Monster House launched on September 23, 2021 as a self-contained hand-drawn puzzle narrative game. There are no DLC listings, no season passes, and no announcements of additional content for this title. The developer's post-launch communications on this game's store page consist only of minor bug fix patches, indicating maintenance rather than ongoing content development.
The two most relevant developer posts from 2024 are focused entirely on other projects: a June 2024 post announcing a Kickstarter campaign for a new game called Sunset Hills, and a December 2024 post announcing the January 2026 launch of another new title, Reviver. Neither post references any planned content for Dad's Monster House.
The game appears to have shipped as a complete, standalone experience — consistent with the developer's style of releasing self-contained narrative puzzle games. No outstanding content commitments have been made, and the developer's attention has moved on to new titles.
Evidence
Store description presents Dad's Monster House as a complete narrative puzzle experience with a defined story and ending — no mention of episodic or ongoing content
Developer announces their new title Reviver launching January 9th — no mention of any content planned for Dad's Monster House
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Cotton Game
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is."
But what of the pain, the struggles that arise
when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love?
In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us.
For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe.
With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption.
I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams;
to those I love, and to faded memories.
I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams.
[Gameplay]
A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret.
The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands.
[Features]
Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...
But what of the pain, the struggles that arise
when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love?
In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us.
For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe.
With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption.
I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams;
to those I love, and to faded memories.
I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams.
[Gameplay]
A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret.
The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands.
[Features]
Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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