HOUSE 13 — The four Impostors and how to handle each one
About
OverviewHOUSE 13 [HORROR] is a Roblox survival horror game where an emergency broadcast has warned that Impostors — creatures that copy human appearance and voices — are trying to get inside homes. You survive by managing your windows, closet, lighting, and doors through multiple nights. This guide covers each Impostor, how to handle them, and how the difficulty modes are structured.
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The four Impostors and how to handle each one
Step
Four distinct Impostors are in the game, and the same response will not work across all of them.
- The Reacher watch your windows and close them before it climbs through. You can wait until it is almost inside, but do not leave it any later than that.
- The Hitcher it attaches to you when you are in darkness. Get back into a lit room before your time spent in the dark reaches its limit.
- The Nester close the closet door while it is still inside. If it has already claimed a room, either stay out completely or flash your light at it rapidly to drive it back.
- The Whistler stay indoors while it is whistling. If you are already outside when it spots you, run back into the house immediately.
Audio and graphics setup before you play
Tips
The game recommends headphones and maximum graphics for full immersion.
- The Whistler signals its presence through sound, and missing that cue while you are outside puts you at immediate risk.
- Loud sounds are listed as part of the game's horror content.
Difficulty modes and how many nights each requires
Table
There are four modes. Three have a fixed night target and award a badge when you finish; the fourth removes the limit entirely.
| Easy | survive six nights |
| Medium | survive twelve nights |
| Hard | survive eighteen nights |
| Endless | no set limit; see how far you can get |
Core actions to run every night
Check
Each night you need to cycle through the same set of checks.
- Check that your windows are closed the Reacher can be stopped right up until it enters, but you need to act before that moment passes.
- Stay in lit rooms; the Hitcher attaches to you in darkness and you must return to a lit room before your time in darkness runs out.
- Keep closet doors shut; an open closet gives the Nester the chance to claim that room.
- Listen for the Whistler before stepping outside, and come back in immediately if you hear it while you are already out.
- Lock your door and wait for morning.
Common reasons runs fail
Warn
If you keep losing, check these specific habits before trying again.
Multiplayer and setting
SummaryA few details about the game's context are worth knowing before you jump in.
- Player count up to 32 players can play together in the same session
- Story position the game takes place years before Terminal 13, exploring where the Impostors originated
- Content warning the game includes disturbing visuals, tension, and loud sounds
Glossary
Glossary- Impostor
- A creature that copies a person's appearance, clothing, and voice in order to be let inside your home.
- The Reacher
- An Impostor that tries to climb in through windows; you can close the window to stop it up until the moment it enters.
- The Hitcher
- An Impostor that latches onto you in darkness; returning to a lit room before your dark-time limit expires removes the threat.
- The Nester
- An Impostor that claims rooms through open closets; closing the closet while it is inside is the only direct counter.
- The Whistler
- An Impostor that hunts outside; its whistle is the warning signal that you must be indoors.
- Endless Mode
- A difficulty with no night limit where the goal is simply to survive as long as possible.
- Terminal 13
- A related game whose events take place after HOUSE 13; this game shows the earlier origins of the Impostors.
Common questions
FAQWhich difficulty should I start on?
Easy Mode runs for six nights. Once six nights feels manageable, move to Medium's twelve nights, and then Hard's eighteen.
What do I do if the Nester has already taken over a room?
If you closed the closet while the Nester was inside, that handles it directly. If it has already claimed the room, your two options are to avoid that room entirely or to flash your light at it rapidly.
Can I go outside at all during a night?
If the Whistler spots you while you are outside, get back inside the house as quickly as you can.
Does playing with others change how the game works?
Up to 32 players can be in the same session.
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