A No-Spoiler HAUNTED Survival Checklist for Every Chapter

Not everyone wants a deep dive. Sometimes you just want a short sheet to glance at before you put the headset on. This HAUNTED survival checklist only uses what the official page reveals, so it is spoiler-free and chapter-agnostic. Think of it as pre-flight for a nightmare.

Before the headset goes on

• Space Setup done, and re-done if you moved furniture, then game restarted
• Floor clear of cables, toys and fragile objects
• Boundary on, pets and people out
• Controllers charged, or hand tracking enabled and the room well lit
• Water nearby, just outside the play area
• Volume set to a comfortable level, because sudden loud sounds are part of the deal

Moves you will need

The nightmares ask for different physical skills. The page names these:

• Slice with the axe or sword when arms come through the walls.
• Shoot or freeze when skulls crawl out of the floor. The flashlight beam freezes them.
• Hold the line with pistols, shotguns and the AK-47 as graves open.
• Stay composed as the room fills with blood.
• Look away when the drills follow your eyes.
• Stay alert in the cave, the doll dance and the hallway.
• Track a threat that keeps teleporting.

You do not need chapter names beyond that. The order is part of the surprise.

Reflexes worth drilling

1. Shake the flashlight the second it goes dark.
2. Listen first, look second. Spatial audio places sounds in real directions.
3. Turn your body with your head, feet planted.
4. Reset after every threat by checking your surroundings.

Between chapters

• Take a breath and a sip of water.
• Visit the shop and upgrade the weapon you used most.
• If you feel like exploring, try drawing something on the shop floor. The page says a circle with a dot in the middle might do something.
• Quit for the night if you feel tense. Progress and upgrades are stored on your headset.

Mid-chapter mantra

"Feet planted. Listen. Then act."

Red flags to stop

Take the headset off immediately if you feel dizziness, nausea, panic, pain or discomfort. The game is not suitable for children, pregnant people, or anyone with epilepsy, heart conditions or anxiety disorders, and you can always stop without losing anything.

After the session

• Turn on a real light.
• Put the controllers on charge.
• Take a short walk or drink something.
• Think about which weapon felt best and what you want to try next time.

How to use this checklist

Copy it into your notes app or print it and tape it beside your charging dock. A familiar routine reduces decision fatigue, which is useful when the walls are cracking. If you want the official overview of the game, visit the HAUNTED page or the Meta Horizon Store listing.

How to adapt the list

Add your own items. If you share your space with a pet, add "pet shut out of the room". If you tend to overheat, add "fan on, window open outside the play area". If you play late at night, add "tell housemates". The point of a checklist is to move thinking out of the moment when you are under stress, so personalise it until you stop having to remember anything at all. Revisit it after each session and cross out anything that did not matter, then add what you wished you had done.

One last tip

Keep the list short enough to read in thirty seconds. A checklist you actually use beats a perfect one you skip, and the best moment to update it is right after a session when you remember what went wrong.

FAQ

Is there a spoiler-free guide for HAUNTED?

This checklist sticks to what the official page already reveals and avoids story details.

How many chapters does HAUNTED have?

Eight chapters plus two secret chapters.

Does the game have extra modes?

The page lists three additional game modes for after the story, without naming them.

What should I do between chapters?

Rest, upgrade your weapons in the shop and decide whether to continue.