Gone Home (2013)

Fullbright

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · iOS

3.53 from 2657 ratings

6526 members have it in their collection · 51 playing now · 1798 backlogged · 660 wish listed

How long? Main story 2h · with extras 3h · 100% 3h (from 100 logged playthroughs)

A first-person exploratory game taking place in 1995 in which Katie, a university student back from Europe, arrives at her family's newly inherited mansion only to find nobody there, with a note from her younger sister Sam suggesting that she's left home. Katie must explore the mansion to put together the stories of where her parents have gone and why Sam has decided to leave.

Release dates

  • Aug 15, 2013 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Sep 19, 2013 (Europe) Mac
  • Sep 06, 2018 (North_America) Nintendo Switch
  • Sep 06, 2018 (Europe) Nintendo Switch
  • Dec 11, 2018 (Worldwide) iOS

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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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Community All Reviews Statuses

taptwo

Status taptwo Feb 3, 2024

Get it on sale, then wish you spent the $5 on groceries and the two hours catching up on sleep.

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Danberk

Status Danberk Mar 5, 2023

I enjoyed Gone Home a lot, the story reveals at a good pace and the exploration is fun. I got through the game for the first time, without rushing just going around the house, in a bit over an hour. The story was great, and if you can pick it up on sale I would say its worth it. This …

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I enjoyed Gone Home a lot, the story reveals at a good pace and the exploration is fun. I got through the game for the first time, without rushing just going around the house, in a bit over an hour. The story was great, and if you can pick it up on sale I would say its worth it. This game also works well on Steam Deck. I was just hoping it would be a bit longer.

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ArumYn

Status ArumYn Jan 2, 2023

Oh my god. I don't remember the last time a game- or any other medium of storytelling- made my heart pound, made it truly feel, like Gone Home did. Thank you for renewing my faith in stories, Fullbright.

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georgeypoorgey

Status georgeypoorgey Jul 9, 2021

Two questions

  1. Is this a good game to play with a buddy on the couch backseat gaming? I was going to see if my wife would play this with me as she likes mystery/adventurey games but I wasn't sure if it is too linear to make for a fun "let's talk about what to do" kinda game.
  2. Will it at …
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Two questions

  1. Is this a good game to play with a buddy on the couch backseat gaming? I was going to see if my wife would play this with me as she likes mystery/adventurey games but I wasn't sure if it is too linear to make for a fun "let's talk about what to do" kinda game.
  2. Will it at all take away from the game if I just tell my wife (who is frightened easily) that no cosmically horrific being is going to pop out of the drawer?
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Olink

Status Olink Jan 7, 2021

I think this game just triggered a Riot Grrrl phase in me. How have I never listened to Heavens To Betsy before? Fuck Yeah!!

Tacoma's music is also really good. Fullbright is cool folks

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internpepper

Status internpepper Nov 12, 2020

A fun adventure game where you learn the story by looking through various rooms and reading documents. This was quick, but enjoyable.

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MyChaos

Status MyChaos Jul 17, 2020

The rainy and thunderstorm of this game I must say is very well done. Because in every room I visited, I always looked for a switch to light it up because I felt insecure in a large house bathed in darkness.

The story surrounding the game (without giving too much spoilers) unfortunately even nowadays still happens and is sad.

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The rainy and thunderstorm of this game I must say is very well done. Because in every room I visited, I always looked for a switch to light it up because I felt insecure in a large house bathed in darkness.

The story surrounding the game (without giving too much spoilers) unfortunately even nowadays still happens and is sad.

Despite being a small game this simulator I think is quite polished, whoever is curious to play i recommend playing the game.

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Sadaharu_TR

Status Sadaharu_TR Dec 22, 2019

Kinda disappointed.

Game is a huge "meeh".

But still playable and enjoyable for 2-3 hours.

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maeday

Status maeday Aug 13, 2019

Been thinkin' a LOT about my adolescence, especially in regards to my sexuality, and it's making me wanna play through GONE HOME again. Maybe I will.

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May_Odaigahara

Status May_Odaigahara Apr 2, 2019

this is the best game ever and the ending makes me CRY don't even talk to me

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TM1001

Status TM1001 Mar 9, 2019

Come for the mystery, stay for the "twist ending". Anyone who says it is just a "walking simulator" is really missing the point.

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dfkennedy

Status dfkennedy Jan 17, 2019

mediocre narrative on this one, combined with uneventful gameplay for a memorably dull experience.

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altokat24

Status altokat24 Jan 17, 2018

First playthrough = 3spooky5me. But it's actually not as scary as it seems like it will be.

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Oct 2, 2017

Finished the game and achieved 100% completion. I was definitely able to figure out what was going on about half way through the game, but it didn't take anything away from my enjoyment. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy leisurely, story-driven games like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. Completely worth the download.

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