Editor Reviews

Granny doesn’t waste time trying to impress with fancy graphics or long tutorials. You wake up in a locked house. It’s quiet, too quiet—until you realize you’re not alone. Somewhere nearby is an old woman with great hearing and a bat in her hand. You make a noise, she comes for you. That’s the game. And it works.

The tension isn’t forced. There are no jump scares every two seconds. Instead, it’s the kind of pressure that builds slowly. You knock over a vase, hear footsteps above you, and suddenly the whole house feels smaller. There’s nowhere safe for long. Hiding buys you time, but it doesn’t stop her from checking under beds and opening closets.

The environment plays a big role. Everything looks worn and forgotten. Lights flicker. Furniture creaks. It’s the sort of place that feels like it was abandoned decades ago—and now it’s just you and her. That atmosphere holds the whole thing together. You don’t need cutscenes or dialogue. The setting says everything.

One of the smart things the game does is shuffle the item locations. You won’t find the hammer or padlock key in the same place twice. That randomization means you have to stay alert every time. Even if you’ve escaped once before, the next run will still surprise you. The more you play, the more you learn, but nothing feels guaranteed.

It’s not a game that everyone will love. It can be frustrating. You’ll fail a lot. But it’s not unfair. Granny reacts to what you do. If you drop something, it’s your fault she found you. That cause-and-effect keeps you locked in. Every sound matters. Every move counts. You either get smarter or get caught.

How to Play?

Step 1: Pick your difficulty level. Easy mode slows Granny down, giving you a better chance to explore. On hard mode, she hears everything and moves faster.

Step 2: You start in a locked room. Look around. There might be a key, a tool, or just a drawer to open. Don’t rush. Some items are easy to miss.

Step 3: Sound is your biggest enemy. Walk slowly. If you knock over an object or open a door too fast, she’ll hear it. And she will come.

Step 4: Use hiding spots. Beds, wardrobes, crawl spaces. They won’t save you forever, but they’ll keep you alive a little longer. Just don’t hide too soon or too late.

Step 5: Gather items. You’ll need things like hammers, screwdrivers, keys, or code pieces. Each exit (main door, basement car, or secret passage) requires different tools.

Step 6: Know your escape plan. Before you start unlocking anything, ensure you know how to exit once things get loud. Some paths are safer than others.

Step 7: You have five in-game days. Each time Granny catches you, one day is gone. After the fifth, it’s game over. Use your time wisely.