The Butler

Tony Shoulders does it again. I’ve played both Ethel and Claire, and I loved them—so when I saw he was releasing another game, I already knew I had to jump in as soon as possible. And I’m glad I did. The Butler absolutely delivers. From the start, the atmosphere is thick and heavy in the best way. The sound design really pulls you in, creating that constant sense of unease that makes you feel like something is always just about to happen. The story was another standout for me. Not only is it engaging on its own, but the way it ties back into Claire really helps round out the overall narrative. If you’ve played his previous games, that connection makes everything hit even harder. The antique shop is such a great opening environment too. I mean… where else are you going to find shelves full of old, creepy artifacts that probably all have something attached to them? It sets the tone perfectly. And when the game transitions into the mansion, it feels smooth and natural—it never breaks immersion. Gameplay-wise, everything felt solid. The mechanics work well, nothing feels clunky, and the experience flows the way you want it to. The jumpscares are also done right—well-timed, effective, and never overused. Overall, this is just another great entry from Tony Shoulders. It’s atmospheric, well-designed, and ties beautifully into his previous work. If you’ve played Ethel or Claire, this is an easy recommendation—and if you haven’t, this might be a great place to start. Another homerun. 👀

I really enjoyed playing this game! The atmosphere was horrifying and the gameplay was awesome! I was on the edge of my seat a few times and yes I screamed on multiple occasions haha! This was by far the best game out of the series. 10/10 would recommend!

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Not often do you get to play an indie horror game that is part of a trilogy that has a well thought out interconnected story. This series delivers solid atmosphere, creepy happenings, and great scares while telling a spooky tale about a bloodline of Witches. It's a great horror series, period. If you are going to play The Butler, it is mandatory (in order to get the most out of it) that you play Ethel and Claire first. Game ran totally fine at max settings as well.

Amazing series of games. Edith, Claire, and The butler were amazing and created by a solo developer. 10/10 I look forward to his next games!

Game is pretty good but I wish it was more optimized. Edit: Thank you so much to the game developer for listening to the feedback and actually optimizing the game. I can finally finish it hehe. Thanksies!

I love this game. 9/10 I gottta play your other games.