Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 55 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 36 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 3k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise13% are divided12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
55 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The gameplay loop remains simple but becomes increasingly engaging as new entries and more complex cases are introduced.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Every shift introduces enough fresh cases and narrative developments to maintain curiosity until the conclusion.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than relying on visual spectacle, Home Safety Hotline embraces a retro computer interface inspired by the early days of desktop operating systems, complete with low-resolution graphics, CRT-style presentation, and an excellent soundtrack that blends relaxing jazz with subtle unease.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Combined with its polished interface and consistent visual identity, the game creates an immersive experience that feels both nostalgic and unsettling.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I love a 90s OS style, and found the UI and graphics very satisfying.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This game is really goofy and surprisingly fun to play with friends through share screen
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay55 reviews
Story37 reviews
Audio36 reviews
Interface9 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Co-op6 reviews
Divided opinion
Accessibility67% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty57% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $10.49.
5 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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