Ichima-san (2024)

Developer: sewohayami
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense stealth game where you play as a cute doll hiding from humans in a traditional Japanese house, blending dark humor with psychological horror and quick game-over stakes.

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What players say

Players describe it as a comfy, short collectathon with light stealth and metroidvania elements, comparing it to Chibi-Robo or a Japanese Toy Story. They split on polish: many find it charming and relaxed, while others note janky physics and a high price for its 4-9 hour length.

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