WORLD OF HORROR
Release date: Oct 19, 2023
Developers: panstasz
Publishers: Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM
Genres: Indie, RPG
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

The Old Gods are reawakening, clawing their way back into a world that’s spiraling into madness. In hospitals, abandoned classrooms, quiet apartments, and dark forests, strange appearances and unexplainable phenomena test the sanity of residents in Shiokawa, Japan. Is it chaotic retribution, or the machinations of beings beyond our comprehension? This is WORLD OF HORROR: The end of the world is nigh, and the only solution is to confront the terror reigning over the apocalypse. Navigate this hellish, roguelite reality through turn-based combat and unforgiving choices in this roguelite-style cosmic horror RPG. Invoke dark rituals, uncover disturbing clues, and solve puzzles across multiple randomized mysteries. Each perplexing case unravels into a series of random encounters with nightmarish figures inspired by the works of horror legends Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Unveil the fates of 14 unique playable characters, and choose your path through a pool of 20 dreadful investigations. Most mysteries harbor multiple endings - for those that survive long enough. A haunting chiptune soundtrack accentuates the game’s stark 1-bit art style, drawn 100% in MS Paint. 

Press reviews: “Absolutely an instant cult classic.” 9 – Siliconera “Easily one of the most engaging RPG experiences I’ve played this year.” 9 – RPG Site “There aren’t many horror games like this... Games that are so well-oiled, they’re confident their horror will spread all over you just by touching them.” Kotaku 

Notes: In WORLD OF HORROR, there are frequent scenes disturbing and horrific scenes of implied violence, gore and mutilation of human bodies. All such scenes are presented in a 2D pixel art style, but nonetheless may have a realistic triggering impact on players with potential sensitivities. Player discretion is advised. In addition, the game includes casual usage of cigarettes.