The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Restored Edition (2024)

The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Restored Edition cover

Developer: Chilla's Art
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,328 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You work night shifts at a demon-run bathhouse, scrubbing grimy tiles and dodging sinister patrons while the creepy-cute soundtrack lulls you into a false sense of calm before things go sideways.

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What players say

Players praise the story and atmosphere but split on the minigames, which some find frustrating or merely okay. Jump scares are frequent and divisive, and the game is short with a clear path to all three endings.

Screenshots

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