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.
In-game
« super top moumoute et en plus gratuit, allez-y :) »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« 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 · 0 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 · 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 · 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 · 3 h played« this game, made me question my gender, depending on how high I screamed »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Bof en fait tu dois subir les attaques des monstres sans pouvoir te défendre c'est nul. »👎 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 3 h played« i uninstalled because its too scary »👎 anonymous review · 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 · 0 h played« Le premier jump scare que je me suis pris m'a provoqué une crise cardiaque en plus je me suis chiée dessus littéralement !! Je recommande très bon jeu. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
In players' words
« super top moumoute et en plus gratuit, allez-y :) »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« Bof en fait tu dois subir les attaques des monstres sans pouvoir te défendre c'est nul. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« 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 · 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 · 0 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 · 1 h played« worst game i have ever played, 0/10, pure ragebait, repetitive as hell, hiding spots pulled out of their asses »👎 anonymous review · 3 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 · 0 h played« i uninstalled because its too scary »👎 anonymous review · 1 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 · 3 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 · 0 h played« this game, made me question my gender, depending on how high I screamed »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Le premier jump scare que je me suis pris m'a provoqué une crise cardiaque en plus je me suis chiée dessus littéralement !! Je recommande très bon jeu. »👍 anonymous review · 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 2.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 57 min.
🪤 70 % 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
📈 Up since launch (+9 pts) — updates have won players over
% 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.
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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