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Just a Stay at the Inn

A horror-inspired game set in a Japanese inn, similar to Exit 8. Random anomalies occur as you explore, bringing new scares with each run. Simple controls make it easy to pick up and play.

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箱庭Prot
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箱庭Prot
Release
October 16, 2025
290 days ago
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About the Game

"Just a Stay at the Inn" is a short horror game inspired by titles like Exit 8.

You thought it was just an ordinary stay at a traditional Japanese inn,
but unsettling anomalies begin to occur one after another...

Even if you're new to Exit 8 style games, it's designed to be easy to play.

◆ Features

  • Playtime: About 10–30 minutes per run

  • Random anomalies that change with each playthrough

  • Eerie atmosphere set in a Japanese ryokan

  • Simple controls and no game over mean you can play casually.

  • There are multiple epilogues.

◆ Controls

  • WASD: Move

  • Mouse: Look around

  • E: Operate the elevator

  • Left Click: Read notes / Progress

  • Esc: Pause / Exit

◆ Data

  • You can reset discovered anomaly data from the Options menu.

  • Some anomalies appear only once; if you want to see them again, please reset your data.

◆ Streaming

Streaming, Let’s Play videos, and monetization are all allowed!
Please credit the title and developer ("Hakoniwa Prot") when possible.

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