House of How is a veteran game development studio founded in 2016 by former Microsoft and EA executives, operating from Seattle, Sweden, and Vancouver. They are one of the most accomplished Minecraft Marketplace creators, with over 900 products and deep co-development partnerships with Mojang.
900
Products
4.3
Avg Rating
99.6K
Total Ratings
10.5M
Est. Revenue
530
Avg Price
4.3
House of How – Minecraft Marketplace Creator Profile
A veteran game development studio founded by former Microsoft and EA executives, with over 1,400 Minecraft products created and deep partnerships with Mojang on engine-level development.
House of How is not a typical Minecraft Marketplace creator. Founded in 2016 by a team of industry veterans -- including former executives and directors from Microsoft and EA -- the studio has grown from a small startup operating out of a house in Washington state to a mid-sized game development company with over 375 employees across three international locations: Seattle (headquarters), Sweden, and Vancouver, BC.
The studio's Minecraft work is just one part of a broader portfolio. They have worked as both a creator and co-development partner on nearly every major UGC (user-generated content) marketplace, including Minecraft, Minecraft Legends, Roblox, Dreams, and Fortnite. Their relationship with Mojang goes beyond content creation -- they have served as a development partner on the Minecraft engine itself, building and enhancing pipelines and tools in areas like asset and world creation, product management, and level converters and editors.
On the Marketplace, House of How has created over 1,400 Minecraft products (with around 900 currently listed), making them one of the most prolific creators on the platform. Their content is notably diverse, spanning worlds, skin packs, add-ons, and persona items. Map titles like Mooncraft, MarsCraft, Mindcraft, Escape Room, and Advanced Crafting demonstrate their strength in themed, mechanically creative world content. Their 4.09 average rating places them among the higher-rated high-volume creators.
Beyond Minecraft, House of How has built tools, platforms, and mobile games for major clients and IP holders, including projects with the NHL, WWE, and other sports leagues that have driven hundreds of millions in revenue. This broader game development capability informs their Minecraft work -- they approach content creation with AAA-caliber production processes and technical infrastructure.
The founding team's background is notable. CEO Russ McMackin spent eight years at Microsoft Game Studios working on titles like Gears of War and served as project lead on HoloLens for five years. Head of Business Development Peter Zetterberg brings over 20 years of publishing and game development experience, including a decade at Microsoft and running his own studio for ten years. This executive pedigree is unusual in the Minecraft Marketplace creator space and reflects House of How's ambitions beyond content creation.
Specialties
Themed Worlds
Creatively reimagined gameplay experiences like Mooncraft, MarsCraft, and Mindcraft that transport players beyond standard Minecraft settings
Add-Ons
Gameplay-expanding content like Magic Weapons, Magic Armor, and Advanced Crafting
Skin Packs
Diverse collections spanning current events, horror themes, and animal-inspired designs
Escape Room Maps
Puzzle-focused experiences that leverage custom mechanics
Co-Development
Engine-level work with Mojang on Minecraft tools and pipelines (not consumer-facing)
Cross-Platform UGC
Content creation across Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and other platforms
Release Activity
Publishing frequency over the past year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is House of How?
House of How is a Minecraft Marketplace creator who has published 900 items on the Minecraft Bedrock Marketplace. They have been creating content for the Marketplace since July 2018.
What is House of How's average rating?
House of How's products have a great average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 99,562 community reviews across all of their Marketplace items.
Is House of How still active on the Marketplace?
House of How has not published new content in the last 90 days and appears to be currently inactive. They were first seen on the Marketplace in July 2018. Their existing items are still available for purchase.
How much do House of How's items cost?
House of How's items cost an average of 530 Minecoins (approximately $2.65 USD). Browse their full catalog on this page to see individual prices for each item.