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The spring

The spring is a Japanese-style first-person horror game that can be completed in about an hour. Set in a silent hot spring inn, players must escape the looming terror and struggle to survive.

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Developer
Akaji Games
Publisher
Akaji Games
Release
August 18, 2025
348 days ago
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About the Game

The spring is a Japanese-style first-person horror game set in an abandoned hot spring town. In a silent inn, the player must escape the horrors that await and try to survive.

Story
The protagonist, exhausted from work, decides to visit a budget hot spring inn for a short getaway. However, what awaits is an unexpected and terrifying experience.

Features
・Horror game set in Japan
・Conversations with characters
・Survival horror escaping from terrifying threats
・First-person walking simulator

Controls:
WASD - Move
Shift + W - Run
Left Click - Interact
ESC - Settings

Play Time
Depending on the player, around 60 minutes.

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