Antigrams icon
Universal Paperclips™ icon

Everybody House Games

For strategy enthusiasts and puzzle gamers interested in philosophical themes, AI ethics, and non-traditional gameplay mechanics.

2apps4.5(2K)Games

Snapshot

Who is Everybody House Games?

Creating thought-provoking strategy and puzzle games that explore complex themes like AI ethics and linguistics.

Target audience

Strategy enthusiastsPuzzle gamers interested in philosophical themesAI ethics

Active nemesis

Agave Games

Other rivals

Portfolio

2
apps
Games2

Last updated

Universal Paperclips™

v2.1.25

9mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines Everybody House Games?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Narrative-driven strategy and experimental puzzle games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Strategy enthusiasts and puzzle gamers interested in philosophical themes, AI ethics, and non-traditional gameplay mechanics.

Origin

Founded in 2016 by Frank, Hilary, and James Lantz to publish their smart speaker board game, Hey Robot.

Signature Patterns

  • •Strict adherence to premium, one-time purchase pricing models
  • •Focus on high-concept, intellectual themes such as AI ethics and linguistics
  • •Minimalist UI/UX design prioritizing gameplay depth over visual flair
  • •Long-tail maintenance of legacy titles rather than high-frequency new releases
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Maintained a steady cadence with 3 updates in the last 6 months, focusing on technical stability for their primary active title.

Last release 11d agoActive apps 1Abandoned 1

Company profile

medium confidence
Founded
2016
Employees
1-10

Portfolio

What does Everybody House Games ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

Universal Paperclips™ icon
Universal Paperclips™

Become a superintelligent AI who only wants one thing: paperclips.

4.2(2K)

Official port of a viral browser hit

  • Engaging Gameplay
  • Lack of Dark Mode

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

72/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Everybody House Games compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Agave Games

known forWord Tiles - Relaxing Puzzle

2 apps4.9Games

Both apps compete for the same casual word puzzle gaming audience, despite utilizing opposing core mechanics to engage players.

Contenders(1)

Gilles-Philippe Paille

known forExponential Idle

1 app4.7Games

Focuses on the mathematical optimization and strategy aspects that appeal to the 'maximizer' mindset.

Same space(3)

Auxbrain

known forEgg, Inc.

1 app4.7Games

The gold standard for polished, industrial-scale idle management, though more monetized than Paperclips.

Kongregate

known forRealm Grinder

1 app4.0Games

Offers extreme strategic depth and build optimization within the idle genre.

Lessmore

known forArrows – Puzzle Escape

2 apps4.8Games

This app competes for the same casual puzzle audience by offering a high-volume, logic-based experience that contrasts with the word-avoidance mechanic of Antigrams.

New entrants(2)

Blindsided Games

known forIdle Dyson Swarm

1 app4.3Games

A newer title that captures the 'megastructure' and cosmic expansion themes found in Paperclips' late game.

Nebula Studio

known forZoodoku

1 app4.3Games

This app targets the same logic-puzzle demographic but replaces word-based constraints with animal-themed spatial deduction.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Everybody House Games

Bottom line

Everybody House Games is a prestige indie studio leveraging viral intellectual property to sustain a small but highly respected premium portfolio. Their focus on narrative depth and experimental mechanics distinguishes them from the broader ad-supported mobile gaming market.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Everybody House Games publish?
Everybody House Games has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Everybody House Games make?
Everybody House Games's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.5/5 across rated apps.
What is Everybody House Games's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Universal Paperclips™ is Everybody House Games's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Everybody House Games's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Everybody House Games's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
1
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Everybody House Games, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Everybody House Games intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/everybody-house-games-llc

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