THE MUTE HOUSE

THE MUTE HOUSE

Indie· Horror· Survival Horror· Old School
Released Jan 2025

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

79% positive · 309 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Mute House launched on January 27, 2025 as a complete, self-contained survival horror game. In the launch announcement on January 28, 2025, the developer explicitly stated that post-launch focus would be limited to bug fixing and adding Chinese and Spanish translations — no expansions, DLC, or additional content were promised. The months following launch were consistent with that statement: a steady stream of bug fix and polish patches through July 2025, addressing collision issues, ergonomic improvements, and platform-specific rendering (Steam Deck). The January 28, 2026 anniversary post celebrated the game's first year with a sale but made no mention of any upcoming content or ongoing development plans. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps, and no announcements of future content. The developer has delivered exactly what was promised — a finished game with post-launch polish — and has given no indication that additional content is in the works.
Evidence
Launch announcement states post-release focus will be bug fixing and translations (Chinese and Spanish). No expansions or additional content mentioned.
news post · Jan 28, 2025 source development ending
high
Game released as a complete package on January 27, 2025 with no DLC, season pass, or post-launch content roadmap announced.
news post · Jan 28, 2025 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
December Blues Games
Publisher
December Blues Games
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
IndieHorrorSurvival HorrorOld SchoolAdventureFemale ProtagonistZombiesExplorationLovecraftianGoreViolentResource ManagementAtmosphericAction-Adventure3D

About this game

For the past months, strange disappearances have been reported in Ashtown and its surroundings.

After her own sister vanished, a county policewoman decides to conduct a personal investigation without the approval of the Sheriff's office.

She is led to an eerie house in the woods and, intrigued, decides to enter...

Discover a mysterious isolated mansion, explore intriguing places, and perhaps you will uncover the secrets and the history of the manor.

An old school Survival Horror worn by fixed camera angles, focused on atmosphere and exploration with :

- Classic inventory management

Emily has a limited inventory, coupled with a storage system.

Organize yourself effectively to progress.

- Puzzles

You will have to solve puzzles inspired by the golden age of Survival Horror.

Be logical and thoughtful to access new areas of the mansion.

- Action components

Every bullet counts and danger lurks in every corner of the house.

Optimize your gear accordingly and defend yourself against the creatures that inhabit it.

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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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