Asymmetrical Co-op Puzzle Game HAUNTED: Escape the Dollhouse Opens Beta Signups

HAUNTED: Escape the Dollhouse is an asymmetrical cooperative puzzle game supporting two to four players, where one investigator examines a mysterious dollhouse while others are trapped inside its full-sized rooms. Players must collaborate to solve paranormal puzzles using supernatural abilities, with randomized elements ensuring each 30-40 minute session plays differently. The game draws inspiration from titles like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, emphasizing communication and shared problem-solving among participants.

HAUNTED: Escape the Dollhouse implements an information-asymmetry design where players occupy fundamentally different roles and perspectives. One participant operates from outside the dollhouse examining it as an artifact, while the remaining players experience the interior spaces directly. This structural separation forces teams to rely entirely on communication, as no single player possesses complete knowledge needed to advance.

The game incorporates progression systems allowing players to accumulate experience and currency that unlock additional supernatural tools over multiple playthroughs. Environmental variety stems from procedural generation affecting room layouts, puzzle configurations, and paranormal occurrences, theoretically preventing repeated sessions from feeling identical despite the 30-40 minute session length.