The Housekeeper (Demo)
A downloadable game for Windows
WISHLIST ON STEAM: Steam Page
NOTE:
This is the DEMO for The Housekeeper. The demo consists of 2 shifts (parts). The full game is set to release on Steam and will consist of 6 shifts plus an additional secret shift.
You may also play the demo on Steam: Steam Demo Page
Story:
Upon starting your new job as a night shift housekeeper, you start to experience strange events. Will these events reveal a dark secret? Or will they be the cause of your demise?
Demo Playtime:
~25 minutes
Controls:
| Input | Action |
| WASD | Move |
| Left Shift + WASD | Move Fast |
| E | Interact |
| R | Grab / Stop Grabbing Cart |
| Right Mouse Button | Zoom |
| Left Mouse Button | Choose Dialogue Option |
Support:
If you enjoyed the demo and would like to support me, please consider wishlisting the game on Steam and following me here on itch.io / my social media:
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Donations are also greatly appreciated and will go towards the development of future games. Thank you!
Content Creators:
To all content creators, please feel free to post your gameplay of my game! It's always fulfilling to see your reactions and hear your feedback. Additionally, you help support the game by sharing it to others. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Updates:
The latest version of the game includes an updated ending to Shift 2, minor event changes, bug fixes, and additional features such as fast walking and camera zoom.
Bugs and Improvements:
If you encounter other bugs or would like to see other improvements, let me know in the comments!
Installation Warning:
You may encounter issues regarding antiviruses (Windows Defender, etc.) upon the game's installation. To avoid this issue, please consider using the itch.io app to download and launch the game.
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Development log
- The Housekeeper Is Now On Steam! Wishlist Now! + Updated Demo Available4 days ago
- Devlog #2 - Thank You + UpdateOct 06, 2025
- The Housekeeper Demo Release!Sep 10, 2025
Comments
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Hi Chano Games! I'm a beginner translator interested in voluntarily localizing your game into Brazilian Portuguese (PT-BR). If you're interested, I would love to help :)
DOPE GGAME! Won't be clockin back in!
This was SO creepy! I had a lot of fun with it! Water scenes always creep me out tbh--I'm from somewhere with a lot of swampland so dark water is one of the scariest things to me! I was so happy to get out of that section jeez.....
what a great game. I thought it was just a little innocent house keeping game…. I was wrong. The subtle little sound affects and the build up to what was coming was really good. It took a twist that I wasn’t expecting! 10/10 great game. I can’t wait to see more.
I got kinda lost on the last part i went into the darkness before checking the door, but i still got the jump scare!!
El modelo de fantasma daba mucho miedo.
¡Felicidades por el juego!
grafiknya bagus dan jalan cerita juga menarik,di tambah setannya juga serem,yang mau nonton full demo klik aja dibawah ini
This was scary, but also very interesting and fun. Thank you for a great game.
A great and very interesting little demo, I can't wait for more!
Hello, I played this game, and I liked it. Good work :)
Don't do well with mazes, especially dark ones. But the rest of the game was good!
Nice Demo
Absolutely loved this! Check out th3 new video
Insanely unique game & the tension was INSANE!
I was constantly waiting for the scare and it kept me on the edge of my seat!
the first half of the demo was pretty good (maybe a bit slow?) and i liked where things were going after we go into the tunnels, but i wasn't sure what to do or where to go... looking forward to a final version :)) thanks so much chano games!
this was such a great game!
I really enjoyed the first part of the demo but got a little lost after we found the door. either way really fun game 😊
Solid Game But For myself 7/10 just for the fact once i made it thru the tunnel the game tripped out and didnt Complete had to make sure i wasnt ment to pick somthing up before the door and just stayed black
I haven't encountered or heard of this issue yet. Could you specify what you mean by the tunnel? I will see what I can do to fix this issue. Thank you for your feedback!
Um it's tords the end when you beat the maze half. And you can go left or right. Right leads to the locked white door and left leads to the employee closet. I turned right heard the creepy ass baby cry and decided to go left and I think it set the glitch. Cause once I went to the door said I couldn't open it I tried to go back to the employee closet and remained black
Enjoyed this demo. Got a little lost in the dark corridors but it was worth it to get to the end of the demo! Great job!
Thank demo is now updated with a brightness option and improved lighting/navigation. Hope you enjoyed it!
THE LAST PART WAS TOO DARK ITS HARD TO NAVIGATE BUT ITS GOOD!
I have updated the demo to improve lighting and navigation. Thank you for playing!
The game is way to dark, kind of boring, I just kind of worked for free and cleaned up after people. Very hard to see in the hallways. These other reviews are trash.
Ben was cool
I liked this game I think for the close to ending make it more clearer to see. But overall great game 8/10 second game played 💕🎃👻
Thank you for the feedback!
damn good play through… little tight on the cart controls down the hallway but decent to say the least
Will I Survive the NIGHT? | The Housekeeper
great game!
Hi!!! Cool game
I can't believe I fell for the old creepy door that doesn't belong in hotel room trick! Great job!
its nice game,I enjoy cleaning and horror same time.Thank you!
Thank you for playing!
This game freaked me OUT!! I do have to say that sometimes it was a bit TOO dark, which made it very hard to see what i was doing and where i was suppose to go. Other then that great job !! :D
I really enjoyed playing this one!! >-^
What a game! Scary as hell. Great Chano Games!
Great demo. The atmosphere was fulfilling and the graphics were great. there could have been more music during the tense silenced parts haha. Looking forward to the full game. See my playthrough below:
Good job on the atmosphere, it feels engaging.
this was a good game but the odd choice to restart the pushing at a turn was interesting.