Wardwell House

Wardwell House

Released Jan 2020

A storm washed you upon the shore of a mysterious island with a horrific past. A terrifying first-person atmospheric horror game.

82% positive · 795 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Wardwell House is a free-to-play first-person atmospheric horror game that launched on January 14, 2020. The game received a visual and control scheme improvement on May 25, 2022, which the developer described as "the best version of the game." On January 19, 2024, the developer made the game permanently free for all users — a move they framed as a gesture of appreciation to the community and a way to bring in new players. This transition to free-to-play appears to mark the final chapter of the game's post-launch support, with no new content announced for it since. The developer's communications since 2022 have been focused on their newer titles (8/8/88 Needle AL and The Holyburn Witches), with Wardwell House referenced only as a point of comparison. There are no unreleased DLC, no roadmaps, and no developer statements indicating further updates are planned. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained experience and all development activity has concluded.
Evidence
Developer made Wardwell House permanently free to play, framing it as a thank-you to existing players and an invitation for new ones. No new content announced alongside the change.
news post · Jan 19, 2024 source development ending
high
Developer issued a visual and control scheme update, describing it as 'the best version of the game' — language suggesting a polished final state rather than an ongoing development cycle.
news post · May 25, 2022 source development ending
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Moolion
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Embark on a spine-tingling journey like no other, as you find yourself on a mysterious island after weeks of being lost at sea. Exhausted and delirious, you stumble upon gruesome remains and artifacts that hint at the island's disturbing history. What is the connection between a prize horse, the Salem witch trials, and the rich CEO of a giant corporation?

Step inside the realistic and atmospheric world of Wardwell House, a unique experience created with 3D photographs. You will be on the edge of your seat as you explore the forest, search for clues, and uncover the chilling secrets that lurk within the walls of Wardwell House. With every step you take, the fear will slowly build up until it becomes almost unbearable.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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