House of Velez part 1
Released Oct 2017
House of Velez is a horror game based around stealth/puzzle elements. It emphasizes sneaking, running and hiding mechanics to surpass obstacles rather than combat. This game draws inspiration from titles like Haunting Ground and even film such as the 1980's Hellraiser.
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Evaluation
House of Velez Part 1 launched on October 24, 2017, and its story continuation — House of Velez Part 2 — was released as DLC on April 8, 2019. The original two-part game series is therefore complete and playable in full.
However, Dark Room Games has been actively working on a full remake of House of Velez in Unreal Engine. The developer first announced the remake on July 25, 2022, and provided a substantial progress update on July 6, 2024, showing redesigned gameplay (fixed camera, tank controls, added combat systems) and dozens of screenshots from the current build. In that July 2024 post, the developer stated they were working on a demo and hoped to release it before the end of 2024.
On October 30, 2024, the developer posted a minor update mentioning the remake demo was still coming with "more info soon." That is the last communication from the developer. As of June 27, 2026, no demo has been announced as shipped, and no further updates have appeared — a silence of more than 19 months following a missed self-imposed deadline. This extended silence after a specific promised deliverable raises genuine uncertainty about whether the remake is still actively progressing on the originally communicated schedule.
Evidence
Developer provides major update on the House of Velez Remake in Unreal Engine, showing redesigned gameplay systems (fixed cameras, tank controls, combat) and new screenshots. States a demo is being worked on with a goal to release it before end of 2024.
House of Velez Part 2 released as DLC, completing the original two-part story.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Dark Room Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS GAME- HOUSE OF VELEZ REQUIRES A CONTROLLER TO PLAY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLER THE GAME WILL NOT WORK. XBOX LAYOUT PREFERRED.
Lily Velez, daughter of famous archaeologist Victor Velez, returns home to her family's estate following news of her father's sudden disappearance. Intent on finding clues to her missing father's whereabouts, and evidence to prove his innocents involving a scandal within his company, Lily begins her search. However, she is about to uncover something that will take her far beyond her own investigation. Something that will force her to fight for her very survival. Follow Lily into her own worst nightmare as she uncovers the dark and sadistic history that lies within the walls of the House of Velez.
House of Velez is a horror game based around stealth/puzzle elements. It emphasizes sneaking, running and hiding mechanics to surpass obstacles rather than combat.
The game features a "Focus Mode" that allows you to see your pursuers' field of vision and hearing radius, while also monitoring your own noise levels.
Another feature is "Heart Rate Suppression" that restricts movement, but allows you to become "invisible" when used effectively.
House of Velez draws inspiration from titles like Haunting Ground and even film such as the 1980's Hellraiser.
Lily Velez, daughter of famous archaeologist Victor Velez, returns home to her family's estate following news of her father's sudden disappearance. Intent on finding clues to her missing father's whereabouts, and evidence to prove his innocents involving a scandal within his company, Lily begins her search. However, she is about to uncover something that will take her far beyond her own investigation. Something that will force her to fight for her very survival. Follow Lily into her own worst nightmare as she uncovers the dark and sadistic history that lies within the walls of the House of Velez.
House of Velez is a horror game based around stealth/puzzle elements. It emphasizes sneaking, running and hiding mechanics to surpass obstacles rather than combat.
The game features a "Focus Mode" that allows you to see your pursuers' field of vision and hearing radius, while also monitoring your own noise levels.
Another feature is "Heart Rate Suppression" that restricts movement, but allows you to become "invisible" when used effectively.
House of Velez draws inspiration from titles like Haunting Ground and even film such as the 1980's Hellraiser.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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