Heart of the House

Name: Heart of the House
Rating: 4.48 (736 reviews)
Author: Choice of Games LLC

By: Choice of Games LLC

Destroy the evil at the heart of a haunted manor! Will the nightmare claim you?

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Heart of the House is a gripping 360,000-word interactive Gothic novel by Nissa Campbell that plunges you into the eerie halls of a haunted manor. As an orphan with the unique ability to commune with spirits, you embark on a chilling journey to unravel the mystery behind your uncle Kent's disappearance in Darnecroy Manor, the infamous "Heart of the House."

This immersive, text-based experience invites players to shape their journey — choose your gender and sexuality, navigate shifting rooms, encounter ghosts and enigmatic characters like Lord Bastian Reaves, Oriana, and Loren, and decide whether to battle ancient evils or harness their powers. With numerous romance options and morally complex choices, the game blends suspense, supernatural horror, and emotional depth, offering a personalized adventure fueled entirely by your imagination.

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Version:

1.0.25 Last updated: 2026-01-05

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Creation date:

2017-10-26

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

12.92MB

Email:

su*****@choiceofgames.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

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# 288,619 ▼ 1,095

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Developed by:

Choice of Games LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.heartofthehouse

Email:

su*****@choiceofgames.com

Website:

https://www.choiceofgames.com/

User Reviews

Users praise 'Heart of the House' for its immersive gothic horror narrative, rich characters, and meaningful choices with diverse and inclusive options. The story's depth and replayability stand out. However, multiple users mention the absence of a save feature leading to frustration on rebooting, especially in such a long story. Some also note pacing issues and occasional bugs affecting usability. While the diverse representation is appreciated by many, a few found it somewhat forced or mismatched with the story's tone.

Pros

Captivating and well-written story with gothic and cosmic horror elements.
Engaging characters and deep, impactful choices that affect the narrative.
Excellent replayability due to branching storylines and multiple endings.
Inclusive options such as LGBTQ+ representation and non-binary pronouns.
Strong atmosphere and immersive mystery elements.

Cons

Lack of save feature causing frustration when needing to restart after failing checks or bad endings.
Long story length can be daunting without mid-story save points.
Some reviewers found the pacing uneven, especially with romance scenes being sparse or rushed.
Certain gameplay bugs like inability to proceed from the first page due to text size or interface issues.
Some users felt the forced diversity in character orientations was out of place or distracting.

Recent reviews

I couldn't find out if I liked the game because I couldn't get past the first page. I have a relatively new Samsung Galaxy phone, too, and the latest version of Android. It might be because of the text size adjustment settings, but regardless, I did need to change those because the default is too big. I can't select a choice to move on to the next page. That's a pretty major bug. :/

La*****, 2022-08-24

I've loved this every time I've played. It's got the perfect atmosphere and I keep finding new narrative twists and turns!!! A sublime gothic novel on the go :) Have recommended it to several friends, and will continue to do so.