The Picture in the House cover

The Picture in the House

First release
Dec 12, 2020
Genres
Indie, Adventure · Horror, Thriller

A journey through ancient mysteries and forces described by the original short story "The Picture in the House" written by H.P Lovecraft.

Also known as ThePictureintheHouse.exe

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
"The Picture in the House" is a short story written on December 12, 1920 by H. P. Lovecraft. You are a young Boston researcher conducting genealogical studies in the city of Arkham. Once you have lost your way, you come across a worn-out house forgotten by the world, but something and someone is hidden inside. Guide the protagonist through puzzle games, cinematics and dark and ancient mysteries.Read more

"The Picture in the House" is a short story written on December 12, 1920 by H. P. Lovecraft. You are a young Boston researcher conducting genealogical studies in the city of Arkham. Once you have lost your way, you come across a worn-out house forgotten by the world, but something and someone is hidden inside. Guide the protagonist through puzzle games, cinematics and dark and ancient mysteries.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 12, 2020
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
1h
Main + Extras
2h
Age ratings
ESRB MPEGI 18
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
lovecraftian, h. p. lovecraft

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
1h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026