Ikai (2022)
- Developer
- Endflame
- Publisher
- PM Studios, inc.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 265 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, atmospheric walk through Japanese folklore where you can only face threats directly, with no way to flee or fight, creating a profound sense of helplessness.
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What players say
Players are split on how scary Ikai is. Many say it relies on jump scares and loses tension once you master the seal-drawing mechanic, which some find frustrating. It is a short horror game set in a Shinto shrine, praised for its Japanese folklore theme and atmosphere, but often described as more of a spooky walking simulator.
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