Art House invites players into a deeply emotional narrative experience. You play as Lisa, a mother trying to cope with the loss of her own mother, Betty.
After returning to Betty's mountain home with her children, Ollie and Zoe, they find themselves drawn into Betty's paintings, where memories manifest.
Players will guide Lisa through these hand-drawn, Impressionist-inspired environments. The gameplay involves solving environmental puzzles that blend platforming, object manipulation, and strategic avoidance of shadowy figures representing the family's past.
The game explores themes of grief, memory loss, and cognitive deterioration with sensitivity, offering players the option to skip challenging story moments.
Overview
Art House is a single-player adventure game developed by Turtle Fish Studios and published by USC Games. It offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and narrative exploration set within the vivid, painted memories of a deceased mother. The game delves into profound emotional themes, providing a thoughtful and artistic experience.
Highlights
- Genre: A narrative-driven adventure game with puzzle elements.
- Gameplay: Features environmental puzzles, platforming, and enemy avoidance within hand-drawn 2D worlds.
- Release: Launched on May 16, 2025, and is available for free.
Who It's For
This game is for players who appreciate story-rich experiences, artistic visuals inspired by Impressionism, and thoughtful explorations of emotional themes like grief and memory. Those who enjoy puzzle-solving and platforming in a unique setting will also find Art House engaging.
Game Info
- Developer: Turtle Fish Studios
- Publisher: USC Games
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
- Genre: Adventure, Free To Play
- Player Mode: Single-player
- Features: Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support
- Content: Deals with themes of death, memory loss, and grief.