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Devlog #20 New things are coming

Hello, Renovators! 🛠️🏚️


We're coming to you with some exciting news from the world of Haunted House Renovator! While we're hard at work on a major feature, we've also prepared a few things we think you'll enjoy 🙌
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[h2]Animated avatars and profile frames[/h2]
We've just added animated avatars and custom profile frames to the Steam Points Shop! There is something spooky for everyone. Go check them out and show your Haunted House Renovator pride! 💀


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[h2]A new tutorial is coming[/h2]
We've been listening very closely to your feedback about the tutorial and we totally agree, it needs some renovation. 👷‍♀️ That's why we're currently working on a brand-new tutorial experience, designed from the ground up based on your suggestions.

BUT! This is a big project. Like, really big. So we want to give you a heads-up:
we may not be releasing any patches until the new tutorial is ready, as it's taking most of our development time right now.

We're currently aiming to have it ready by June 12th, so hang in there! It'll be worth the wait.
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[h2]Content from Kickstarter in the works[/h2]
For those of you who backed us on Kickstarter (thank you again legends 🫶), we're bringing your ideas to life!

We're actively developing the Kickstarter hauntings, including:
  • A creepy poltergeist designed by one of our backers 😱
  • A spine-chilling haunted maid, chosen by backer votes! 🧹

To tease what's coming, here's a little peek at the animations in progress:

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Thanks so much for sticking with us and helping us shape Haunted House Renovator into something special. Your support, feedback mean the world to us! As always, share your thoughts with us on Discord or the Steam forums! 📝
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[h3]Ever wondered what's at the bottom of the elevator?[/h3]
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Update #7 - Patch 1.3.203

Hello, Renovators! 👷‍♂️👻


We're thrilled to see that the previous update was well received and that our changes are making your gameplay experience better! We're not slowing down, and we've got another substantial list of fixes and improvements to make Haunted House Renovator even more enjoyable for you!

Here's what's new in this patch:
  • Mean banishments are unified! You can now banish any stationary haunting by destroying it with a hammaxe, banish any material moving haunting by shooting a net at it from the Launcher, or banish any immaterial moving haunting by using the Incorporeal Ghost Trap or upgrading the launcher with Ghost Nets and firing them.
    Dev comment - This change doesn't remove old banishment options - they are still there. However, if you don't feel like reading a bestiary entry, you can now banish a haunting without even taking a picture of it. Note that this counts as a mean banishment.
    Banishing hauntings: a simple guide

  • The Vacuum Attachment upgrade now causes no garbage to generate at all.
  • Hiddeus Seekus can now be interacted with after the hide-and-seek game is over.
  • The Toolbox and Wallpaper tools are now merged into one tool!
    Dev comment - After the good reception of the previous merge, when we combined the Brush and the Scrubber, we decided to do the same with another set of tools. This merge also allows the player to customize wallpapers and floor/ceiling tiles by pressing RMB, depending what the player is pointing at.
  • Translation fixes and changes to some ghost-trapping tools.
  • The second key-crystal of the tutorial can now be destroyed as soon as the hauntings awaken,
    Dev comment - Previously, the crystal only became destructible after completing more tasks, such as banishing a haunting or purchasing an upgrade. With this change, it's easier to progress in the tutorial
  • Bestiary entries are now saved across all maps, except for the Ritual Information page.
  • Added a new visual effect when selling objects,
  • Photographing a dormant haunting will now always open a 'Dormant Haunting' bestiary entry, even if the player already photographed a dormant haunting before,
    Dev comment - This change aims to bring clarity and confirm that a picture of a dormant haunting has been taken. Previously, some players mistakenly thought that the bestiary didn't open because of a bug and didn't realize that they photographed a dormant haunting.
  • Existentialus Butterflyus now properly registers as a dormant haunting before the players awaken it.
  • Limited the amount of garbage that can be created by Mysticus Flyingus,
  • The magic hat in the Cat Lady's Apartment now properly banishes the magic broom.
  • Added a jumping button.
    Dev comment - While the game doesn't require jumping at all, this change was requested by multiple players so we added this option.
  • All trashcans can purchased from the shop are now properly saved when changing maps.
  • Hauntings no longer make sounds after being banished.
  • Sticky spirit no longer gives 8 nice or 8 nasty banishment points, only one.
  • Banished sticky spirit no longer reappears after loading a save file.
  • Fixed an issue that made certain hauntings and furniture unable to pass through doors in Cat Lady's Apartment (specifically doors adjacent to the living room) or in Entomologist's Mansion (specifically doors adjacent to the butterfly room).
  • Fixed an issue that caused certain purchased lights (mainly wall lamps) to be saved incorrectly,
    Light sources are now correctly saved.
  • The player can no longer fall down the Occult Room on the Financier's location.
  • Existentialus Butterflyus now no longer leaves its room if it's dormant.
  • Default interaction button changed to 'E' (for new players only).
  • Default object rotation buttons changed to R / T (for new players only).
  • Default reset rotation button changed to Q (for new players only).
  • Using LMB while the player has no tool selected now allows for a basic interaction.
  • The gremlin shouldn't get stuck in walls anymore.
  • When possessed, the player might now create plastic ducks.
  • Other small fixes.


Thank you so much for being with us! 💙
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How's your experience with the game after the recent updates? Share your thoughts with us on Discord or the Steam forums! 📝



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Update #6 - Patch 1.3.199

Hello renovators! 👷‍♂️


After a short break, we're back with exciting updates for Haunted House Renovator! 💥👻

This time it's not just the bug fixes. We're doing our best to make the game more approachable for everyone and this is our first line of changes that aim to achieve just that! Please let us know what you think of these changes either on the Steam forums or on our official Discord server!

Here's what's been fixed or added:

  • Wallpaper widget redesigned for better clarity!

    Now all the options are easily accessible, without being tucked away behind buttons!

  • Fixed an issue caused by swapping between wall panels and wall tiles.
  • Ambient hauntings (like light switches turning off) now stop after banishing the Wraith — previously, they only stopped if you banished all hauntings.
  • Brush and Scrubber merged into one tool.
    Dev note: We've combined these tools to make the game more approachable. Now the game automatically detects whether you're cleaning a flat surface or furniture. Let us know what you think, as we're considering a similar merge for the Toolbox and Wallpaper tool!
  • Fixed an issue with the cat transporter.
  • You no longer need to complete the note minigame in order to finish adopting a new pet.
    Dev comment: The minigame caused some confusion and didn't add enough fun, so we decided to remove it entirely.
  • Removed broken wall segments.
    Dev comment: These rare damaged walls caused more issues than they were worth, so we’ve eliminated them.
  • The gremlin no longer shuts doors behind it when running away from a player.
  • Potential fix to the second key-crystal in the tutorial that didn't spawn for some players
  • Sticky ghost (from the starting location's kitchen) can now be properly photographed and creates its own bestiary entry.
  • Fixed an issue with the 'Like in old movies' and 'Phantom Detective' achievements sometimes not unlocking.
  • Improved resolutions on some small objects.
  • Added Cat Transporter to the Bait category in the Shop.
  • Upgrade and crystal-braking tasks in the tutorial are now correctly listed as obligatory.
  • Other small fixes.

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How's your experience with the game after the recent updates? Share your thoughts with us on Discord or the Steam forums! 📝

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Join our discord to chat with us directly!



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Hotfix #5 - Patch 1.3.196

Hello renovators! 👷‍♂️


Here's the latest list of fixes:

  • The ghost cat now only needs to eat twice to satisfy its hunger and start looking for a new owner.
  • The ghost trap (for incorporeal spirits) is now unlocked from the start and doesn't require an upgrade. The upgrade now reduces its cost.
  • Food purchased from the shop no longer disappears after loading the game.
  • Ambient hauntings no longer turn off the lights as frequently as before.
  • Fixed an issue causing Buzzer Filther to not be photographed by the camera correctly.
  • The song volume of the ending credits is now controlled by audio settings.
  • Other small fixes.

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We also welcome Steam community items for Haunted House Renovator! 🎉👻

Here’s a sneak peek at the treasures waiting for you!

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Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback! 💙

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Hotfix #4 - Patch 1.3.195

Hello renovators! 👷‍♂️


Here we come with a pretty extensive list of fixes that many of you have been waiting for. We hope these improvements will make the game much more enjoyable! 🔧

Here’s what has been fixed:

  • Added cat food and cat toys to the shop (though it's still too picky about food - we will work on that with it in a future patch).
  • Optimized loading.
  • Fixed the Pride achievement.
  • Added missing Kickstarter backers to the ending credits.
  • The bat-related quest now only appears when the player is in the same room as the bat.
  • Fixed an issue where the staining ghost became active too early.
  • Added butterfly sounds
  • Destroyed objects with dirt are no longer counted towards "clean furniture" quests.
  • Destroyed objects with dirt can no longer be cleaned and do not show the "clean object" hint.
  • Fixed an issue with floor tiles in the Main Bathroom of the Painter's location.
  • Added information about changing ammo type when the player has the Launcher equipped (yes, you can fire water grenades, traps, and balls without using the shop!).
  • Added a missing FAQ entry about magical paintings.
  • Fixed an issue that created quests to banish the player's own pet.
  • Fixed issues with fireplace and fuse pickup sounds.
  • Pets should no longer duplicate after loading the game.
  • Fixed an issue with the flying Shiba ghost.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrectly displayed stains.
  • Teleportation no longer affects doors.
  • Removed duplicate items, mostly garbage.
  • Other small fixes.

➡️ Additionally, Haunted House Renovator is officially "playable" on the Steam Deck! 👻🎮

Known issue: Buzzer Filther cannot be photographed by the camera.

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Once again, thank you for reporting all the bugs! Your feedback helps us tackle them swiftly.
If you encounter any issues or something doesn't work, please let us know on Discord or the Steam forums.

We truly appreciate your support! 💙

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