House of Hazards is a messy local party game developed by New Eich Games, the same studio that brought us the chaotic physics of Rooftop Snipers and Getaway Shootout. Released in September 2020, the game shines as a browser-based frenzy where the goal is to complete basic chores while simultaneously tripping, trapping, and tackling your friends.
| Publisher | NewEichGames |
| Release Date | September 2020 |
| Genre | Action, 2 Player |
| Modes | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Platform | Web browser |
Gameplay
In the game, you and up to three friends (or AI opponents) navigate a house to complete mundane tasks like checking the mailbox or making coffee. The tension, however, comes from the fact that you are also given a suite of terrible, physics-based traps to use against everyone else.
I spent my first few rounds just trying to water the flowers, only to realize the real fun is being the jerk who flips the light switch. This isn’t a race; it’s an arena where you use the environment to sabotage one another.
The Characters in the Game
In Time Trial mode, you start with 4 unlocked characters (Dom, Marissa, Jerry, and Samantha). The remaining 5 characters are locked, but you can unlock these specialized characters, such as Robo Rob, Buster, Rocking Grandma, and the legendary Supa Sam, by racking up wins or completing objectives.
While all characters use the same physics and have no unique abilities, they offer humorous variety, making your victories (or, more likely, your falls off the roof) look much funnier.
Specific Traps and Sabotage Techniques
Once you jump in, you quickly realize you can choose between being the “Good” player focused on actually finishing a chore or the “Trapper” player dedicated to sabotage. If you choose to be the trapper, knowing the specific hazards is key to victory. You can use the environment to launch specific attacks: trigger the toasters to send slices of bread flying across the room, cause the sink faucet to shoot a powerful jet of water, or drop a light fixture right onto someone’s head when they least expect it. But the most satisfying move is always the physical intervention.
By using the Crouch and Fire button, you can grab a stunned or “sleepy” opponent and drag their ragdoll body wherever you want. It’s incredibly effective for locking them in a storage chest or tossing them straight into a laser beam. Sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by rescuing other players, but remember that completing objectives efficiently is the quickest path to winning
Controls keys
The controls are simple, but you’ll need two players willing to share the keyboard:
| Player | Jump | Move | Crouch / Activate Hazard |
| Player 1 | W | A / D | S |
| Player 2 | I | J / L | K |
Why the Time Trial is Your Secret Weapon
The game has a Time Trial mode that few new players bother with. This is actually where you gain the expertise needed for multiplayer.
Playing solo Time Trial forces you to master the awkward, ragdoll platforming without the pressure of a friend firing a laser at your face. Some jumps are extremely difficult, and practicing them in isolation is the best way to ensure you don’t accidentally leap off the roof when it matters most.
You can also use the settings menu to enable or disable the Woefully Wheel, which adds random, game-changing modifiers to keep the experience fresh.
