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Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
By Nippon Ichi Software, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- action game
What it is
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is a single-player horror adventure from Nippon Ichi Software, released for Windows on October 25, 2022. A girl wakes in an unfamiliar forest with no memory of how she arrived. After learning she is cursed, she explores her town at night to recover her memories and find a way to break the curse. Ghosts threaten her as she searches, and survival depends on avoiding them by running, hiding, or closing her eyes.
The game uses a flashlight to reveal clues and specters, while the sound of the girl’s heartbeat can help detect nearby ghosts. Its shadowy settings and eerie sound design frame encounters with new ghosts. Players can customize the girl’s hairstyle, hair color, clothing, and accessories. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, cloud saves, and Family Sharing, alongside full controller support. It is a new story in the Yomawari horror series, with adventure and strategy genres listed on Steam.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player horror adventure
- Flashlight reveals clues and specters
- Heartbeat helps detect nearby ghosts
- Character appearance can be customized
- Full controller support
- Listed platform is Windows only
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player horror adventure built around nighttime exploration and evading ghosts. Its appearance options and controller support may also appeal to players who want character customization or gamepad play.
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark centers its horror on exploration, ghost avoidance, and finding the memories needed to break a curse. Its clues, heartbeat detection, and eye-closing mechanic give players several ways to navigate threats.
