BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH - Psychological Horror in a Tokyo Apartment

8/28/2026, 4:34:09 AM

Release date: 4/25/2025

Tags: #horror #supernatural #psychological-horror #thriller #philosophical #realistic #story-rich #controller

User Reviews

Score: 83%Very Positive
Review Count: 469 reviews
Fetched At: 8/28/2026, 4:34:09 AM

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Japan

¥ 960 (JPY)

Steam JP

$7.19 (USD)

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Key highlight

Experience intense psychological horror as a hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment in BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH. This narrative-rich, first-person game explores themes of isolation and anxiety with supernatural and phi

Who this is for

For those seeking a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking horror experience, BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH delivers. Immerse yourself in Shinji's claustrophobic reality and confront the psychological terrors that await.

Details

Overview

BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH plunges players into the suffocating isolation of a young hikikomori named Shinji. Trapped within the confines of his small Tokyo apartment, he grapples with mounting bills, familial disconnect, and a profound sense of self-estrangement.

This first-person psychological horror experience, part of the intricate BrokenLore series, uses Shinji's mundane reality as a backdrop for escalating dread.

His only solace is found in video games, yet even this digital escape fails to alleviate the crushing weight of his anxiety. The game masterfully blends realistic settings with supernatural and philosophical horror elements, creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere.

Highlights

This is a first-person psychological horror game developed by Serafini Productions and published by Serafini Productions and Shochiku.
It features a compelling narrative rich in story, exploring themes of isolation, anxiety, and the supernatural.
The game supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, and is playable with a controller.

Who It's For

BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH is designed for players who appreciate deeply atmospheric and narrative-driven horror experiences. Fans of psychological thrillers, supernatural tales, and games that delve into philosophical themes will find themselves engrossed.

If you enjoy stories that explore the darker aspects of the human psyche within a realistic, yet terrifying, setting, this game is for you.

Game Info

Developer: Serafini Productions
Publisher: Serafini Productions, Shochiku
Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Psychological Horror, Thriller, Philosophical, Realistic
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Controller support
User Reception: Very Positive
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Korean, Arabic, Latam Spanish