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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperSupermassive Games
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment Europe
Release DateOct 21, 2021
$29.99
Peak Players4.6K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
AI Review Summary

House of Ashes is widely regarded as a significant step forward for The Dark Pictures Anthology, featuring improved narrative cohesion and more nuanced character development. While it excels as a cinematic co-op experience, some players are frustrated by technical issues such as resolution bugs and a heavy reliance on cutscenes over interactive gameplay.

Pros

  • Considered the most polished and narratively cohesive entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology to date.90%
  • Characters are well-developed and feel like flawed individuals rather than simple horror archetypes.80%
  • The cooperative multiplayer mode significantly enhances the overall enjoyment and experience.80%
  • Meaningful trust mechanics and relationship variables that tangibly impact dialogue and survival.70%
  • Atmospheric level design that uses verticality to mirror the characters' psychological descent.60%

Cons

  • Technical bugs including crashes, resolution setting failures, and poor mouse compatibility.80%
  • Minimal gameplay interaction, with some players describing it as more of a movie than a game.70%
  • The narrative reveal and story shift can feel disjointed or cliché to some players.60%
  • Frequent jump cuts and pacing issues can disrupt the cinematic flow.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently compared to Until Dawn as the developer's best work since that title.
  • Praised for avoiding over-the-top political messaging while still touching on themes of conflict and race.
  • Some users reported significant issues running the game at 4K resolution.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 97 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 24, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
161
Peak · last 90 days
186
All-time peak
4.6K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Feb 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews11.1K
Positive: 9.9K (89%)Negative: 1.2K (11%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

8h

Avg Playtime at Review

93%

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