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MOTTAINAI GHOST

Don't allow food waste! A horror-flavored, exploration-based gluttonous adventure game where you aim to escape the apartment while running from the MOTTAINAI GHOST!

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Developer
woof Inc., sewohayami
Publisher
woof Inc.
Release
July 31, 2025
1 year and 1 day ago
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Positive21 reviews81.0%

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About the Game

This game contains some light surprise elements, but no grotesque imagery or violent scenes.

Nevertheless, it offers a strong sense of gloom and unease fitting for a horror experience.

It’s a recommended “intro to horror” game for those who are curious about horror but don’t like overly scary content, or for children to enjoy safely.

Synopsis

Driven by the dream of making a fortune through vacation rentals, you purchase an old, secondhand apartment building.
However, an abnormal situation unfolds as guests begin disappearing one after another.

Determined to uncover the cause of these strange occurrences, you thoroughly investigate each room, only to face the wrath of discarded leftovers and their lingering grudge.

Game Rules

Your goal is to escape from the mansion, but standing in your way is "leftover food."

By eating leftovers, your stomach level increases, allowing you to consume even larger portions. Efficiently leveling up your stomach is the key to escaping.

To support your exploration, items that enhance your senses, such as smell and vision, are available. Additionally, an auto-mapping feature is included to prevent you from getting lost, ensuring a comfortable gameplay experience.

Will you be able to escape from this harsh mansion safely?

Game Features

  • A Ghost Story Rooted in Japanese Culture

Centered on the spirit of "MOTTAINAI", this game reimagines Japanese folklore as a modern horror experience.
Discover the terror lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life.

  • Exploration-Based Horror

Investigate every room in the apartment building, uncovering hidden items and notes that reveal the truth behind the strange events.

  • Game Over if Caught by the MOTTAINAI GHOST

Beware the MOTTAINAI GHOST roaming the property.

Your actions will determine your survival.

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