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BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH

In BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, immerse yourself in the haunting world of Shinji, a young hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment. As his mind unravels, confront a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows. Will you uncover the truth before it's too late?

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April 24, 2025
1 year and 100 days ago
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About the Game

DON'T WATCH is a first-person psychological horror game from the intricate BrokenLore series.

Shinji is a young hikikomori, trapped inside his small Tokyo apartment. With unpaid rent, mounting bills, and a family that doesn’t understand him, he feels isolated from the world—and from himself.

His only escape is video games, but even that can’t ease the crushing weight of his anxiety.

You’ll explore Shinji’s mind as it unravels, but be cautious. Hyakume, a malevolent entity with a hundred eyes, is watching, waiting for the right moment to strike.

Your PC is the only link to the outside world. But even there, safety is an illusion…