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Yomawari: Lost in the Dark

2D horror adventure searching a ghost-haunted town for lost memories

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. · Published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Oct 25, 2022

AdventureStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 374
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
3
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Yomawari: Lost in the Dark?

This 2D horror adventure follows a cursed girl searching her town at night for lost memories. You explore the streets with a flashlight, look for clues, and avoid ghosts by running, hiding, or closing your eyes.

For you if...

  • +you like exploring a town with few restrictions
  • +you enjoy piecing together a mystery through clues

Not for you if...

  • you prefer fighting enemies to fleeing and hiding
  • you want a lighthearted game without scary encounters

What players say

87% of 374 reviews are positive

Players praise the art, eerie nighttime atmosphere, and mystery. Their most common complaint is that exploration feels repetitive and drawn out; some also find the boss encounters frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

Yomawari: Lost in the Dark

Yomawari: Lost in the Dark system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10/11
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3225 3.30GHz
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics Family(HD 4000)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670 3.40GHz
Graphics
GeForce GTX 570
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
24
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Tags

2 DLC available.

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