WORLD OF HORROR
Cosmic horror roguelite with turn-based fights and randomized mysteries
panstasz · Published by Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM · Released Oct 19, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 9,854
- Recent reviews
- Mixed
- 60% of 28 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 13
- peak 24h 15
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 2 years ago
- Oct 25, 2023
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
90% of 9,854 reviews are positive · 60% of 28 in the last 30 days
Players praise the pixel art, chiptune music, and horror atmosphere. Many criticize repetitive mysteries, unpolished mechanics, and slow updates.
Screenshots and trailer
WORLD OF HORROR system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Horror
- Lovecraftian
- Pixel Graphics
- Psychological Horror
- Survival Horror
- Point & Click
- Roguelite
- Difficult
- RPG
- 2D
- Roguelike
- Turn-Based Combat
- Anime
- Survival
- Atmospheric
- Mystery
Recent updates
- Oct 25, 2023 · 1.01 ‘WELCOME TO SHIOKAWA’ small bug fixing / modding update
- Oct 21, 2023 · 1.0g ‘WELCOME TO SHIOKAWA’ small balance / bug fixing update
- Oct 19, 2023 · WORLD OF HORROR v1.0 - LIVE!
- Aug 24, 2023 · WORLD OF HORROR v1.0 Launch on October 19th, 2023
- May 7, 2023 · 0.9.92f ‘DREADFUL DREAMS’ small balance / bug fixing update
1 DLC available.
Games like WORLD OF HORROR
