Report updated Apr 18, 2026
Gone Home
For narrative-focused gamers and fans of 'walking simulators' who value deep storytelling, atmospheric settings, and emotional resonance over traditional combat-based gameplay.
Gone Home is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 3.8/5 rating from 430 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Gone Home?
Current Momentum
v1.0
Thank you for playing Gone Home! This update adds performances improvements, bug fixes, and iCloud Save Support.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
A non-linear narrative experience where players investigate a 1990s home by examining objects, notes, and letters to piece together a family's story.
Over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes audio commentary from the developers, musicians, and voice talent.
A stress-free exploration experience designed to be played at the user's own pace without combat or traditional game puzzles.
A highly detailed, atmospheric 1990s setting with environmental audio cues like rainstorms to enhance immersion.
How much does it cost?
- One-time purchase at $4.99
Premium, one-time purchase model targeting users looking for a complete, ad-free, and distraction-free narrative experience without microtransactions.
Who Built It?
Annapurna Interactive
Bringing critically acclaimed, narrative-driven indie console experiences to mobile audiences through premium, distraction-free ports.
Portfolio
13
Apps
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What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
What is the competitive landscape for Gone Home?
How's The Games Market?
How does it evolve in the Games market?
Rank progression
16 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
The rivals identified
The outtake for Gone Home
Strengths to defend, gaps to attack
Core Strengths
- Critically acclaimed narrative depth
- Unique developer commentary feature
- Distraction-free, premium user experience
Critical Frictions
- Limited replayability
- Niche market appeal
- Lack of recent content updates
Growth Levers
- Cross-promotion with other Annapurna titles
- Targeting players seeking low-stress, high-immersion experiences
Market Threats
- Competition from free-to-play atmospheric titles
- Market saturation of indie prestige games
Key Takeaways
Gone Home is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 3.8/5 rating from 430 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
Available very soon