The eerie concept of a haunted hotel hooks players from the first moment, and a majority of them keep coming back for more. Overall, 79 % of Steam reviews are positive, while post‑release sentiment sits at 74 %. The game shines in its sharp horror atmosphere and tight action, but its very small sample of detailed feedback leaves room for uncertainty.
What it's about: Skull Hotel est un jeu d'horreur où vous nettoyez des chambres d'hôtel pendant que des créatures se cachent, prêtes à vous tuer.
In-game
« J'ai lancé le jeu, j'ai joué au tutoriel, j'ai avancé, j'ai eu peur, j'ai étains mon pc, j'ai regardé tchoupi :/ »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 0 h played1« There needs to be a sequel or second version of this game. It is simple, yet fantastic! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played1« super top moumoute et en plus gratuit, allez-y :) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played« Jeu très sympa si tu aimes te faire peur. En tout cas moi j'ai bien crier en jouant Ma vidéo découverte disponible : https://youtu.be/MuWDDLkXryk Jeu offert via keymailer.co »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played« j'arrive pas a y jouer tellement je me chie dessus, c'est un concept tres simple mais bien géré, bravo »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 0 h played« On a jamais autant détesté jouer à cache-cache. Le côté Slender Man dans l'ambiance sonore horrible mélangé à Emily wants to play fonctionne parfaitement. Très bon jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
« Bof en fait tu dois subir les attaques des monstres sans pouvoir te défendre c'est nul. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played« If you like jumpscares then yes, but why would i play a game, where is a jumpscare every fricking second. i dont even know how this ended up in my library. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« worst game i have ever played, 0/10, pure ragebait, repetitive as hell, hiding spots pulled out of their asses »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« i uninstalled because its too scary »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played« the game is good and scary but the loud noises after each window open is really annoying and made me not want to play it »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played« this game, made me question my gender, depending on how high I screamed »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played
In players' words
« J'ai lancé le jeu, j'ai joué au tutoriel, j'ai avancé, j'ai eu peur, j'ai étains mon pc, j'ai regardé tchoupi :/ »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 0 h played1« Bof en fait tu dois subir les attaques des monstres sans pouvoir te défendre c'est nul. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played« There needs to be a sequel or second version of this game. It is simple, yet fantastic! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played1« If you like jumpscares then yes, but why would i play a game, where is a jumpscare every fricking second. i dont even know how this ended up in my library. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« super top moumoute et en plus gratuit, allez-y :) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played« worst game i have ever played, 0/10, pure ragebait, repetitive as hell, hiding spots pulled out of their asses »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« Jeu très sympa si tu aimes te faire peur. En tout cas moi j'ai bien crier en jouant Ma vidéo découverte disponible : https://youtu.be/MuWDDLkXryk Jeu offert via keymailer.co »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played« i uninstalled because its too scary »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played« j'arrive pas a y jouer tellement je me chie dessus, c'est un concept tres simple mais bien géré, bravo »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 0 h played« the game is good and scary but the loud noises after each window open is really annoying and made me not want to play it »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played« On a jamais autant détesté jouer à cache-cache. Le côté Slender Man dans l'ambiance sonore horrible mélangé à Emily wants to play fonctionne parfaitement. Très bon jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played« this game, made me question my gender, depending on how high I screamed »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
2
2
0
0
Audio / music
1
1
0
0
Value for money
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.
🪤 69 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
64 % (n=216)
2-10h
83 % (n=186)
10-25h
91 % (n=22)
>25h
100 % (n=2)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-17 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1,5 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 4 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,6 % of players.
Horror theme: 8 mentions, all reflected in the overall 79 % positive rating
Post‑release positivity: 74 % of 426 reviews
Weaknesses
Limited aspect coverage: only 2–3 reviews comment on gameplay, audio, or price
Small post‑release sample: 426 reviews, which may not capture broader player experience
Playtime data skews toward short sessions: 216 reviews under 2 h, with only 64 % positive
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric horror who enjoy quick, intense gameplay sessions will find Skull Hotel engaging, especially those who appreciate a free-to-play title that delivers a solid spooky experience.
Is Skull Hotel worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 79% of 1,119 Steam reviews are positive (player score 72/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Skull Hotel delivers a compelling horror action in a free-to-play format, buoyed by strong positive sentiment on gameplay, audio, and price. However, the limited depth of detailed reviews and the skew toward short playtimes suggest that the experience may feel brief for some players. Overall, it’s a solid pick for horror enthusiasts looking for a quick, atmospheric adventureЁ
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