# Madness at Hobbsgate

> Text Based Adventure Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1292863671](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1292863671)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1292863671`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Craig Kadziolka
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (38 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-12
- **First published:** 2017-10-06
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/madness-at-hobbsgate/id1292863671)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://karmicshift.co.nz/privacy.html](https://karmicshift.co.nz/privacy.html)

## Description

Madness at Hobbsgate is an exploration adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players explore and investigate a large open world map, progressing though an engaging and exciting story. It is a mobile phone adaption of the classic text-based adventure genre, similar to the point-and-click classics. The game combines a bleak environment, an sense of underlying dread, and several moments of comedy to keep you entertained. 

As the fourth game in the "Horror in the Darkness" series, the protagonist finds himself trapped within the walls of Hobbsgate Asylum for the Criminally Insane. Unsure of how he came to be there he finds out quickly enough that the line between sane and insane can often be blurry.

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## Rankings

- #194,041 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, critics praise Madness at Hobbsgate for its Lovecraftian story and atmosphere, balanced puzzles with sensible object use, and a clean, mobile-friendly interface. Fans call it a strong entry in the Horror series, often ranking it among their favorites and hoping for sequels. Hints are available and can help without spoiling discovery. While a few players report occasional stability issues or terse initial confusion, these are not widely echoed, and most reviews regard the game as engaging, replayable, and well suited for mobile play.

### Pros

- Lovecraftian story and atmosphere that many reviews praise across the series.
- Balanced, sensible puzzles and logical item usage.
- Clean, mobile-friendly interface that plays well on iOS.
- Strong series quality; widely regarded as a favorite in the Horror game series.
- Hints are available and helpful at times, aiding progress without spoiling discovery.

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