CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
Psychological horror visual novel about a murder predicted by an image
MAGES. Inc. · Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. · Released Oct 7, 2022
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 2,258
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 73 in 30 days
- Players
- 24
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Oct 7, 2022
What is CHAOS;HEAD NOAH?
This single-player visual novel follows Takumi Nishijo, a high school student in Shibuya. You read his story as a stranger sends him an image that appears to predict the next killing in a series of murders.
For you if...
- +you enjoy mysteries that blur delusion and reality
- +you like psychological horror with an abrasive lead character
Not for you if...
- −you prefer combat-focused games over reading
- −you avoid gore and disturbing crime scenes
What players say
88% of 2,258 reviews are positive · 79% of 73 in the last 30 days
Players praise the murder mystery and its unreliable viewpoint. Many complain about slow pacing and Takumi's unpleasant behavior; some criticize the ending or recommend a community patch for the English translation.
Players over time
▼ -38% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 57 players on Sep 29, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 57 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 52 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 41 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 44 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 39 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 40 |
How many players finish CHAOS;HEAD NOAH?
34% of Steam players have unlocked «silent sky», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH system requirements
Minimum: HD Series (With 1GB memor…, 4 GB RAM, 17 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run CHAOS;HEAD NOAH?
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- OS
- Windows: 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics Series (With 1GB memory allocation)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 17 GB available space
- Notes
- Minimum resolution: 1280x720 (Recommended: 1920x1080)
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Does CHAOS;HEAD NOAH have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does CHAOS;HEAD NOAH 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
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 34
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English.
Does CHAOS;HEAD NOAH 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
Tags
- Visual Novel
- Gore
- Story Rich
- Anime
- Mystery
- Psychological Horror
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Violent
- Horror
- Sci-fi
- Great Soundtrack
- Sexual Content
- Atmospheric
- Choices Matter
- Science
1 DLC available.