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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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