Before Arriving at the Terminal

Horror visual novel linking suburban ghost stories with childhood memories

人工くらげ · Released Oct 31, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 97
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Dec 12, 2019
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Before Arriving at the Terminal?

This free, single-player horror visual novel follows a narrator recalling his youth in a suburban city. You click or press Enter to read short episodes about exploring an abandoned hospital, searching for a mysterious shrine, and investigating school ghost rumors. Additional side stories expand on the main episodes.

For you if...

+you enjoy short, episodic stories with a supernatural focus

Not for you if...

−you want action or frequent interaction beyond advancing text

What players say

88% of 97 reviews are positive

Players praise the eerie atmosphere. A recent reviewer criticizes the dialogue and writing quality.

Screenshots and trailer

Before Arriving at the Terminal screenshot 1

Before Arriving at the Terminal system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Before Arriving at the Terminal?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: an audio device is required; made with Unity

Does Before Arriving at the Terminal have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Before Arriving at the Terminal run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 4
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Japanese.

Does Before Arriving at the Terminal use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam