Hachishaku

First-person stalker horror about restoring shrines while evading a spirit

Trash Panda Games · Released May 1, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 480
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 11 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 months ago; Jun 27, 2026

What is Hachishaku?

This first-person stalker horror game takes place in an abandoned village, where Chado-san returns to investigate why he was sent away as a child and why the residents fled. Explore while avoiding a pursuing spirit, return sacred statues to their shrines, read villagers' notes, and collect money to buy costumes and accessories for the spirit.

For you if...

+you like searching abandoned villages for notes and collectibles
+you enjoy unlocking costumes for a pursuing spirit
+you prefer horror with a comedic, suggestive tone

Not for you if...

−you want sustained scares rather than playful chases
−you expect explicit sexual scenes or nudity

What players say

85% of 480 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the humorous notes and the spirit's customizable appearance. Common complaints include clunky controls, unclear objectives, abrupt appearances by the spirit, and bugs that can force restarts.

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Hachishaku system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: intel I7
Graphics: RTX 2070 or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Please make sure to force DX 11 through the steam launch settings to prevent crashing