Escape from the Village (2021)

Developer: Taiga
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense walk through an eerily quiet Japanese mountain village, searching for a way home.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, linear walking simulator with light horror atmosphere but no scares or combat. Many complain the game is too dark, though the brightness can be adjusted. A review mentions a save-breaking bug requiring restarting from scratch.

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