PCGame

WORLD OF HORROR

Cosmic horror roguelite with turn-based fights and randomized mysteries

panstasz · Published by Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM · Released Oct 19, 2023

IndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 9,721
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 93 in 30 days
Players
243
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
21 hours ago
Nov 6, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 4400
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is WORLD OF HORROR?

In this point-and-click horror RPG set in Shiokawa, Japan, you investigate strange events as ancient gods return. Each run combines randomized mysteries in which you uncover clues, solve puzzles, make choices, and fight in turn-based encounters. You can play as different characters, and many mysteries have multiple endings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy short runs through unsettling, randomized mysteries
  • +you like difficult turn-based combat and consequential choices

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a continuous, scripted horror narrative
  • −you dislike relying on chance when making progress

What players say

89% of 9,721 reviews are positive · 88% of 93 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art, chiptune music, and horror atmosphere. Many criticize repetitive mysteries, unpolished mechanics, and slow updates.

Players over time

▲ +925% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 355 players on Nov 1, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 2026243
Nov 6, 2026154
Nov 5, 2026177
Nov 4, 2026224
Nov 3, 2026246
Nov 2, 2026293
Nov 1, 2026355
Oct 31, 2026346
Oct 30, 202655
Oct 29, 202634
Oct 28, 202629
Oct 27, 202660
Oct 26, 202638
Oct 25, 202645
Oct 24, 202642
Oct 23, 202653
Oct 22, 202647
Oct 21, 202644
Oct 20, 202653
Oct 18, 202626
Oct 17, 202627
Oct 16, 202621
Oct 15, 202627
Oct 14, 202630
Oct 13, 202634
Oct 11, 202628
Oct 10, 202627
Oct 9, 202628
Oct 8, 202628
Oct 7, 202622
Oct 6, 202635
Oct 4, 202625
Oct 3, 202620
Oct 2, 202618
Oct 1, 202617
Sep 30, 202621
Sep 29, 202624
Sep 27, 202616
Sep 26, 202621
Sep 25, 202619
Sep 24, 202616
Sep 23, 202613
Sep 23, 202615
Sep 22, 202626

Screenshots and trailer

WORLD OF HORROR screenshot 1

WORLD OF HORROR system requirements

Minimum: HD 4400, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run WORLD OF HORROR?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4400
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does WORLD OF HORROR have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does WORLD OF HORROR 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, macOS
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does WORLD OF HORROR 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

Recent updates

1 DLC available.

Games like WORLD OF HORROR