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Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

A horror adventure about two girls lost after dark

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. · Published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Oct 24, 2017

AdventureStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 921
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
5
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Oct 30, 2017
Minimum PC
HD 4000
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Yomawari: Midnight Shadows?

Two young girls become separated on their way home in this single-player horror adventure. You explore their darkened hometown and nearby woods, hide behind bushes and signs, and use found items to distract spirits or solve puzzles.

For you if...

  • +you like cute character designs contrasted with gruesome horror
  • +you enjoy horror stories with a melancholy tone

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike jump scares and frequent chase sequences

What players say

92% of 921 reviews are positive

Players praise the nighttime atmosphere and spirit designs, while opinions on the story are mixed. Common complaints center on frustrating boss encounters, unclear hints, and sudden deaths that lead to repeated attempts.

Screenshots and trailer

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Yomawari: Midnight Shadows system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/8.1/7
Processor
Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics Family (HD 4000)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/8.1/7
Processor
Core i5-2400 3.10 GHz
Graphics
GeForce GTX 260
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Yomawari: Midnight Shadows have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Yomawari: Midnight Shadows 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Yomawari: Midnight Shadows 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

1 DLC available.

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