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A first-person psychological horror game set in the remote countryside of South Korea in the 1990s. Over the course of just three days, you will encounter a series of mysterious events and come face-to-face with an unseen, encroaching threat
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6 itemsAbout the Game
■ Before You Buy: Recommended For
Horror Beginners: This game avoids excessive jump scares, prioritizing a slowly tightening sense of psychological dread.
■ About the Game
A deep, rural village in 1990s South Korea. On your way home from work, walking alone down a dark road with only a few dim streetlights, you encounter a mysterious incident. Experience the eerie events unfolding over just three days and uncover the true nature of the invisible threat hunting you.
■ Key Features
Condensed Horror Experience: Designed to deliver intense psychological horror within a 30 to 40-minute playtime.
Multi-Ending System: Your choices in critical moments will determine the protagonist's fate with two distinct endings.
Chapter Saves: Progress is saved for each day (chapter), allowing you to jump back in at any time.
1990s South Korea
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■ Controls
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Move: WASD
Run: WASD + Shift
Interact: F
You can view the controls in-game by going to ESC -> Settings -> Controls.
If you experience stuttering or lag: We recommend going to ESC -> Settings -> V-Sync: OFF and limiting the Frame Rate to 60, 120, or 144 to match your monitor's refresh rate.
