Something Is Wrong With This House | THE WINDOWS ARE GONE | Indie Horror Game

New PC Gameplay. Full Game Walkthrough. All Endings. Perhaps moving into a house you constantly see in your dreams isn't such a good idea...
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►About the Game -
Haunted by grief and guilt after a tragic accident, you start seeing a house in your dreams. No matter what you do, you can't get its image out of your mind. You feel it calling for you, so you answer it.
The Windows Are Gone is a short, psychological horror game made by Scary Cube. It focuses on creating an immersive and disturbing atmosphere through the manipulation of narrative and audiovisual elements.
This game should take 40 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
FEATURES
Psychological horror: Immerse yourself in an unsettling narrative that blurs the line between reality and the subconscious.
Retro Aesthetic: Nostalgic PS1/PS2 visuals with a mix of old and modern.
Atmospheric Gameplay: Experience an immersive atmosphere created through the manipulation of the audiovisual elements.
Moving in: Bring the boxes inside and decorate the house to your liking: it's your new home, after all.
Exploration: Explore the scenery, find secrets and piece together the clues left by the previous owner of this mysterious house.
Multiple Endings: Choose the destiny of the protagonist.
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[@samdelsignore104]

You know age is creeping in when you see a big house, and you're only thought is: dear lord, that would be awful to keep clean.

[@boxerdogsmom]

That is so true 😂

[@nabilaeffendy8979]

Yessss... me too

[@thatfunnyperson_]

or you just know you could never afford it in this economy 🥲

[@schnetzelschwester]

Three Bathrooms!

[@samdelsignore104]

@@schnetzelschwester dear God, NO!

[@SamanthaNSimmons]

“Decorate the place to your liking.” CJU: *puts everything on the floor*

[@Bulzairay]

I don't know if the devs of this game are Brazilian, but the game is set in Brazil, city of Mariana and they managed to capture a lot of aspects from the BR culture. The water philter, the tiles, the radio. The atmosphere was amazing, great game and thanks for playing Chris!

[@moxiequz]

I feel like I'll be rewatching this video trying to spot all the differences as the house slowly changes - like the fridge and the stove switching places, the changing colors of things, etc. I love this type of trope.

[@rod4309]

I like that it doesn't tell you that you can leave at the end. You kinda have to just wander around untill you figure it out. Something about that feels right

[@trickery2268]

I know they're not for everyone, but god, I love slow burn horror like this. It really does do wonderful for tension, when it's done right. Makes me think of Blank Frame in that respect.

[@Blisterdude123]

What really got me, was when I noticed the windows were vanishing slowly, one at a time, rather than all at once like I was expecting. I spotted blank walls where previously a window would've been when Chris was decorating. The house goes from very bright to sloooowly darker and darker. I don't think Chris even noticed till the doors disappeared.

[@katnisstangerine]

I’m so glad you told us where we can go to get our windows gone! Mine have been bothering me for so long!

[@CJUGames]

I'm here to help.

[@kaybee126]

​@@CJUGamesplease play 12 minutes

[@NonsensicalEmporium]

I love watching your gameplays especially during the weekend while I can eat food and chill out from a stressful week ❤ you are my favorite KZbinr

[@WasabiGamu]

Dude, same!!!

[@rachaelblessing5510]

I’m literally sitting on my bed eating a sandwich as I watch this

[@NightBazaar]

Whatever you do, DON'T EAT THE BABY!!!

[@noobish3197]

Yes im watching him from YEARS and hes still my fav youtuber with games xD

[@larajones175]

Hahaha when Chirs discovered the both doors was missing. That Placenta puddle called Laura Was legit freaking weird.

[@raineawrooos]

I was assuming this took inspiration from the novel House of Leaves. In the ending where you get out of the 'labyrinth' it really sealed that thought for me. Amazing looking game!

[@herewaskendra]

You unpacking these boxes made my neat freak super anxious. Why you putting photo albums on the floor when you had a shelf right there? Ooh and then putting the bedding on a dresser instead of actually on the bed my dude lol

[@tehedx]

Can't believe that a life without Windows would actually be considered as horror.

[@CuccoTheCoo]

Did you ever read that “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” story about the guy who wanted the bed next to the window and he had to wait for the other guy to pass before he could?

[@marycanary86]

they put some lady in a cave for a while to see how she coped (consensually, as a funded experiment lol) and she didnt fare super great

[@tehedx]

Eh? I was just referring to MS Windows

[@Foundlilly11]

Windows sure makes it easier to play obscure games😅

[@adriananiksarkar6287]

Terrifying man, that game was terrifying. The claustrophobia feeling was so deep. Well choice, mate. Thank you for your gameplay.

[@amberlevy8795]

Perfect bedtime viewing while I wait for my son to go to sleep. I love it when you upload long videos, Chris. The highlight of my day.

[@patrickblakethesaint]

It's the afternoon. (Jk, I totally agree. I needed some happiness and Chris always seems to know.) Have a wonderful and sleep filled night 💜🖤💜🖤💜

[@villyjean]

It was creepy, sure. But the *sound* is what sold it. Put it on a whole new level.

[@DAT-OFFICIAL]

You know, I wasn't expecting such a beautifully relaxing moment from 12:03 - 12:27 there. Chris's relaxing voice coupled with some calm piano music was definitely the calm before the storm.

[@scarleedle_yt]

Haven’t even made it 2 minutes in and you killed me with the Silent Hill 2 reference. 😂

[@hollisbostick2872]

Well, that was creepy AF (in the best sense). I wonder if the 'secrets' were not like a 'find the differences' minigame, since (as you probably saw in editing) that door _did_ change color (from aqua to red), and I feel like other doors did as well. Maybe if you had inspected some (suspected) changed objects, those might have been the secrets. Otherwise, 🤷🏾. But it was a cool game, and a pretty good treatment of the subject matter. Thanks for playing and sharing, CJU!🙂

[@Blisterdude123]

The house actually changes slowly, little by little, over the course of the game. I noticed fewer windows, seemingly vanishing one at a time as the game went on. It was how darker and moodier the house was getting that tipped me off. Going back through the footage one window or another suddenly wasn't where it had been a moment ago. Very subtle, and so easy not to notice.

[@Scriptor13]

This game is like a horror version of "Unpacking" and "Observation Duty" combined. It was definitely a slow burn at the beginning. The huge information dump on the video tapes was longsome, although well written. And, the storyline was an overused horror game trope, imo. The freaky audio was the highlight of the game for me, and of course your obvious enjoyment in playing it, Chris.

[@shadowjudge921]

I actually didn't quite understand the signifigance of the tapes. Seemed more like they were a sidebar meant to build some of the suspense, but i don't feel they really added to the main story or anything. Of course it could be I just wasn't paying too much attention.

[@ValosiTiamata]

@@shadowjudge921 I'm pretty sure the tapes were based on another trope started by none other than Monty Python... houses that devour people. Chris was definitely right about the ties to Anatomy (great game if you haven't played it or seen his playthrough). My thought is that the original owner committed suicide in the house after some horrible deed and a relative or someone he knew came and the house tried to get them to kill themselves as well (that bit's pure Stephen King-esque speculation, however). It started a cycle, with those who gave in making the house more powerful, but those who survived went on to found the community around the house (hence the neighbour's odd words), dedicating their lives to helping those who survive this "test". In fact, I would dare to surmise that neighbour was the wife of the doomed man filming that video, considering her sudden self-correction about living with her husband. Also, note how there was a subtle VHS filter throughout the game that occasionally made its presence known, almost as if this was a found footage story, yet the protagonist wasn't filming. Perhaps the house itself was recording to leave clues for the next owner as the cycle continues.

[@Scriptor13]

@@shadowjudge921 I just thought they were a device meant to trigger the protagonist's self-awareness, SJ, and as a bit of foreshadowing for the viewers. After reading the response of @ValosiTiamata , however, I'm beginning to think I may not have been paying enough attention either. 😆🤣

[@Scriptor13]

​@@ValosiTiamata Wow...quite a thoughtful and in-depth comment, Valosi. I think I need to stop doing several other things when I'm watching videos. Hahaha!

[@ValosiTiamata]

@@Scriptor13 Honestly, I could be way off-base with my assessment. However, if I was the one scripting this game, that would certainly be my intention. The fact that the man in the films seemed to be aware that someone was watching (or hoping someone was) reminded me a lot of horror scenarios where the spirit of someone who is killed becomes part of the machine, so to speak. However, the neighbour's odd comments about knowing the house so well, their community's odd mannerisms, and catching herself when mentioning her husband really made me pay a lot more attention to what was going on. It seemed almost like she had been a victim of the house herself and was trying to warn the protag without warning him. But again, that's just the writer in me reading between the lines of an incomplete picture. I'd love to get into the head of the Dev and see what the real story is.

[@ricardobezerra2712]

Six years ago many families from Mariana, in Minas Gerais state in Brazil, as well as some other towns near, suffered a terrible loss of their relatives and houses due to a dam disaster caused by mining companies, such as Vale and Samarco. When I saw that brown goop in the basement it reminded me of how the towns were left after the disaster. It was tragic. To this day, the companies still haven't paid their dues.

[@79Bobola]

I thought that the house symbolized him, and the nasty goo that kept getting bigger represented his grief and guilt taking. He says he “knows it’s there and he should fix it, but it’s making him so sick and uncomfortable, that he can’t bring himself to fix it”, just like his guilt from the accident. He was trapped inside this house, aka himself, because he didn’t want to deal with his trauma.

[@hplovecraftscat2255]

My highschool had no windows in the classrooms. The design was meant to help keep students from day dreaming while looking outside. Feel free to check it out. Tulsa, Oklahoma east central highschool.

[@TheIMMORTALKAHNHD]

Had to comment early before finished video cuz that silent hill joke caught me off guard and made me spit out my drink . Cheers for that

[@nisayoung5246]

Such great content very professional. Your voice makes it pleasant in each gameplay …amazing. Glad your not like screaming and cursing in my ears like some of those other game players. Absolutely appreicate you 🙌

[@rebecca6646]

Hey Chris, I was at PAX Melbourne Australia over the weekend, joined a horror panel and squealed when they put up on the big screen your thumbnail of one of your playthroughs. So happy they can appreciate you just as I do in the Australian horror gamer community ❤

[@JustinCase-ey4ok]

This had a Skinamarink feel to it, just more subtle. It really did the slowly degrading atmosphere really well.

[@spooksmalloy]

Feels like it's the other way round, Skinamarink is the much more subtle one, this takes some of the atmospheric vibes but it's closer to Silent Hill really

[@Blisterdude123]

As soon as I saw the title, that was my first thought. Wasn't quite as genuinely terrifying as Skinamarink, but it had a pretty good vibe.

[@JustinCase-ey4ok]

@@Blisterdude123 I agree. Skinimarink was much more disturbing. The one thing I have to give the game is it's subtle slow creeping scares. For how much I loved the movie it's scares kind of punched you in the face.

[@serenevalor]

CJU: "And if you want your windows gone..." **windows uninstalling** Me: "Noooo!"

[@MegsBlackfire]

The sound design for the game was very well done. It was creepy and foreboding, mixing in the right amount of tension to create a haunting and unsettling atmosphere.

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

I quite liked this one too. Minimalistic story of guilt and grief. Sad but useful for everybody moral to the story is very acceptable. I wonder if the protagonist an Inspect had a rough night fighting over the sheets and pillows.

[@Lumiria]

Slow burn indeed. The Shining vibes were really strong. Was pretty creepy and unsettling with the way it makes you question your surroundings

[@CuccoTheCoo]

CJU: “I haven’t planned this out very well…” Me, laughing to myself imagining him being a silly goose having wholesome fun

[@Kairii-Kylie]

8:34 that carpet is very similar to the one in the shining...

[@sarahfelix4922]

8:05 we all have back yards here, but very few have FENCES LIKE THAT!! NOTE: ITS MADE SO THINGS DONT GET OUT, NOT IN!!! And about an hour into it, the neighbors food is gone....

[@bluerainbow11]

I love the slower burn games because it adds to the tension and suspense, especially the uneasiness that the subtle changes and effects create.

[@batmanju_]

The moment the pineapple plastic jar appeared, I already imagined it was a Brazilian game! hahahaha Always wonderful to see great games from Brazilians like me here! The development of this story is very good and a great game!!

[@FahrenheitKid]

When I saw the bathrooms I thought "well, that looks very brazilian". But the confirmation came with the pineapple jar and the phone book with Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul flag haha. Curiously enough, Im from Rio Grande as well lol

[@user-ot5fo1rm4e]

I like that there are practically no jumpscares, it works just from the atmosphere, music, dialogues and visuals! Not often we can see such games that actually scare you not by shouting "Boo!" at your face. The developer is a genius!

[@rosssnyder4490]

This was a great game, probably one of the best I have seen Chris play this year. I have a few observations: 1) The woman said she lived kilometers away...as in more than one...and there was no car parked out front. 2) The thing Chris missed with doors is that they up & downstairs doors switched color. 3) The fact that your character had NO comment when the doors disappeared. 4) I would of left the moment basement door was opened...would of set the box in the locked room on fire without unpacking it...jumped through the window the moment the front door disappeared...and then BURN THE PLACE TO THE FUCKING GROUND.

[@Qadupae]

I hope Scary Cube makes more slow burns like this, so well done

[@V1NCYN1CAL]

I don't comment usually but I lost someone today and this video came at the perfect time. Not only because you are one of my favourite Yters but also because of the subject matter as I am still processing the news. Thank you.

[@hollisbostick2872]

My condolences to you and those affected by the sad event. Strength to you.😞

[@chuzzthefuzz1908]

I really liked that. I have a weakness for slow burns, where the tension builds ever so gradually, like a turning screw. Brilliant.

[@aidensmith7553]

Love when he does these long let’s plays I have my food and ready for it

[@Teff360]

The old lady in me kept squirming over the opened cabinet doors everywhere and hasty decorating 😢

[@zlance1993]

This was a really well done indie game, sound and visuals all had me tensed and creeped out.

[@Nyyxxy]

Much love from Texas Chris! I truly appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos. So glad I found your channel 💖

[@Susumu13]

The gaudy carpet in the hallways reminds me of the Shining. The Overlook Hotel had amazingly loud carpet like in this game.

[@jowi_24seven43]

Chris, after such a long recording as Ad Infinitun, don't hesitate to take a week break. Don't want you to have a burn out! Thanks so much for your uploads ❤

[@lokicooper4690]

The sounds in this are what really made it. Very creepy.

[@michellelozano1842]

This was a good one... Liked everything about it... Very interesting that you couldn't find any secrets since your pretty thorough 🤔. End reactions were great 🤣👌. Thanks for the entertainment Chris ♥️

[@stefyroxanne7567]

Did you try and eat all of those treats from your weird neighbor? I wonder if that would have unlocked something.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

For some reason, the layout of this house seems oddly familiar. I think I've seen the same house layout in another indie horror game. Will edit if I remember what game it was.

[@Quinlana83]

That was really fun! Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@Faiisal]

I loved it so much lol when Chris goes "hmm.. alright" you know something creepy about to happen 🤣🤣 love your longer gameplays thank you Chris! 🤩

[@3SquirrelsInATrenchcoat]

I go through phases of watching different creators, and I haven't watched one of your videos in a while. Pick this one this morning, and you start the game narration with "in my restless dreams, I see that town..." Lol. Reminds me immediately why I enjoy watching your stuff. ❤

[@lisarn6552]

Brilliant as always. Just read about Lake Jupiter- looks like something up your alley! Hints of Lovecraftian themes. Would love a let's play- hint, hint. 😊

[@miriampraus2740]

I'm impressed on what big stuff fit in those small boxes 😆 I am so on edge these noises creep me out so much 🙈 man this game is great

[@disturbedone44]

i'm not done with the video, but i LOVE how the barbwire fence didn't faze you at all lol, didn't even mention it, are barbwire fences normal where you live?

[@missmarscandybars3715]

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing. He's all, "Lovely creepy ass forest so peaceful" basically lol I'm like... the fence, the forest, no thanks!! 😂

[@egomod]

just hanging out in the hospital and chilling to your videos. i swear your channel is the comfiest channel on youtube. thanks for all you do for us!! ❤

[@evrynameistaken5]

House of Leaves wasn't lying about it finding its way back into your life when you've stopped thinking about it 🤣it reminded me of a mix of House of Leaves and Skinamarink

[@bookoome16]

Watching you unpack and put the stuff all weird was the scariest part for me, lol. Thank you for your game plays!

[@lanahmt7950]

Very good game, sound effects are so disturbing (especially the growling)! I liked final music . Thank you Chris. your home decoration style is a further horror!😄

[@TheClairesable]

I live for games like this. The weird inexplicable ones.

[@23pants68]

The "Hello" at the start was accompanied by such a smooth smug face XD Nice!

[@anondecepticon]

I’m waiting for the day when a horror game protagonist finds a VHS tape, shrugs, and tosses it over their shoulder, because where the fuck are they going to find a VCR?

[@stef40nikolov74]

I loved the building tension. Great game 👍🏿

[@shadowjudge921]

Cool game. Excellent atmosphere and a great story. I really liked the choice of two endings and the slow subtle changes the house underwent. Now. I know I keep asking, but i must. Will you please play Night in the Woods. Considering it's October, Night in the Woods is a perfect game to play.

[@darkwolf3755]

I agree! Night in the Woods has a slow beginning but kots to interact with!

[@blumiu2426]

Maybe decorating properly had something to do with the secrets.

[@amandawarren208]

I love this playthrough it was a great game the build up was great but you had my ocd freaking out putting those boxes away lol! Keep the horror coming cju!

[@shayoko6]

i would never buy a house and not have access to all the rooms. could be something problematic in a room you don't have access to. 0/5 secrets, i've no idea either. can't think of a single thing to try. could the dialog choices have anything to do with one? i'm not sure they mattered at all. what about eating the food the lady gave us? is that relevant at all?

[@ValosiTiamata]

What sets a good horror game apart from a great horror game is more than just atmosphere, although that's a large part of it. No, what makes a horror game really stand apart is when you want to see it turned into a live action movie. Throughout this entire game, that's exactly what I wanted. When the VHS tapes were merely narrated, I was envisioning them in my head. When the noises began, I could see the protagonist's reactions. And when the house began to grow claustrophobic, I could see the protagonist's slow panic and feel his rising panic. By the end, all I wanted was to see this story played out in live action. There've been a lot of great games lately, but it's been hard for me to stay engaged with them for long periods. This one, however, I nearly watched all the way through in one go (blame a two-year-old for the emergency pause near the end). In many ways, the slow burn kept me even more interested because I kept looking for some tiny change, knowing that something was off just from the fact that the house had called to him. In a way, this reminded me a bit of the classic Japanese horror movie Reincarnation (but I won't spoil that one, go watch it). If I only have one regret about this game, it's that we never learned more about the strange things the neighbour said about their town's customs and such. Perhaps that had something to do with the secrets or the pastries she made that were barely touched. But either way, that would be a great way to expand upon the game to make it a longer movie and/or be a good thing to explore for a sequel. And also, I have to say it: This game... Scratches... an itch I've been feeling for a while.

[@annieharris2965]

Pffft, “maybe she’s lurking around the hou- oh f*cking hell she’s gone.” *frantically looks around* 😂 That attitude switch was so fast it had me dead. 😂

[@GamerzInn-eb5rw]

The neighbour was probably the wife of the previous homeowner. This is backed up by the fact that she stated that she knew the house well... she also said My husband and I ... and corrected herself by saying I. Which means that the husband hung himself as something happened to their children. As she did not mention them and said "I".....

[@sarahalvarez2566]

watching your videos is my personal stress free break after long hours of school and studying! LOVE WATCHING YOU!! thank you so much for the content

[@sleepy_merc]

man. I still can't believe how you don't have a million subs yet. you deserve so much more!!

[@kevingary9093]

"In my restles dreams I see that town" very funny😂

[@madziatroll100]

I took a break from watching gameplays for some time and your videos will be perfect for my little comeback

[@noellec27]

This game surprised me. I wasn't expecting it to be so good!

[@sarahfelix4922]

Having a similar situation happen to me almost a decade ago... I'm learning that maybe I need to let it go... before it keeps slowly destroying me more than it should have already. Sucks still...

[@ellieeveritt]

I understand what you are saying, but also grief can sometimes dig itself into you and make a decade feel like no time at all. Love is forever, so it's totally understandable! I'm praying for your healing and peace in a new normal, no matter how long it has been.❤

[@Vilsort]

I absolutely love your videos! I have recently started a horror gaming KZbin channel and I take a lot of inspiration from you! Keep doing what you are doing Chris! Thank for giving your time and commitment to do what you do :).

[@ebonhawken574]

This was great! Love the slow burn and the audio was so good.

[@gagaplex]

40:30 Okay, I haven't finished watching yet, but the phrasing of that gave me horrible suspicions of what this lump really represents.

[@Mr26mikeylikesithot]

This game resonates with me. 16 years ago my wife passed away in child birth, I've coped in my own way...I put all of her stuff into storage, Iv'e not opened the storage unit in 16 years, once a month i go by just to make sure it's still locked up, people tell me I'm wasting money on the storage unit but I can't bring myself to see her stuff or get rid of it. I suppose I will give it all to our daughter when she turns 18. Grief really is a labyrinth that you can get trapped in, luckily I have a lot to live for.

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

Cool game! I always love the creepy background audio, Thanks for the upload CJU!! 💪

[@liligarendel5121]

Working at home while watching this, great timing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@niphanif]

29:03 lol the color of the door changed

[@Crackshotlol]

Isn't it lovely to see that all the windows in your house have disappeared in the dead of night while a serial killer is on the loose. Not ideal is it lol.

[@mouse9975]

Good stuff! I actually liked the music at the end!

[@onewomanarmy6451]

This was really good. It feels like Anatomy and Mothered had a kid that was raised by someone else and it works like a charm. It's so nice when you come across a horror game that has such an distinct feel to it.

[@amandarey2858]

So glad i stumbled upon your channel!

[@cambrianratcatcher]

Good Anatomy vibes here. Also, the title reminds me of "Skinamarink", though not the gameplay itself. But still great. And this makes me wonder what your decor looks like.

[@boiadrian3076]

The most horrific thing about this game is Chris’ decorating skills

[@angelariley5163]

3:25 wow old school lol

[@jessyle8743]

Man it must be nice to just be able to buy a house on impulse ;-;

[@alundra0699]

In my restless dreams I see that town! That was epic!

[@missmarscandybars3715]

Dear Mr. CJU, did you eat all of the creepy neighbors pastry thingies? Dunno if it help discover a secret, but it might!

[@Rafaelanimes1983]

I loved the Silent Hill reference in the beginning.

[@Chibz]

"In my dreams, I see that house..." Not gonna lie, it would have been funny if they used that default house all those indie horror devs use. You know the one.

[@sgtmelica87sgtmgaming62]

Terrible decorator 😂😂 my ocd went through the roof screaming “ noooo it goes it goes over there !” When you unpacked the boxes lol . Love your videos tho ! You’re my favourite KZbinr/ streamer to watch ! Always look forward to new videos from you ! And love your humour , absolutely cracks me up every time .

[@Draracle20]

I'm surprised that Rose Red never had a horror game made of it. Its a interesting place if you don't know about it.

[@OhGeeWillickersMister]

The sounds were literally like nails on a chalkboard, exactly like the squeakiest and most grating schoolbus brakes. 🙉

[@adalwulf435]

I just thought about the Silent Hill opening, and then you said it. Great minds think alike.

[@vampirascoffin870]

Yes!!!! Perfect time for a rainy October Saturday!! 🎮🎃🤙🏼😎