里帰り | Satogaeri (2021)

Developer: とらんぽ（Torampo）
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 32 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric and tense exploration through a rural Japanese setting, focusing on story and mood rather than action.

first-personjapanese horroratmosphericstory-drivenslow-pacedexplorationtensewalking simulator

What players say

Players describe it as a short 30-minute J-horror walking simulator with a strong sense of atmosphere and dread. Many say it is too dark to play comfortably, and the slow walking speed frustrates some. The lack of English subtitles is a barrier, but the game's intuitive design allows non-Japanese speakers to finish. Reviews note there is only one ending and no mid-game save.

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