Overview
Day-Night Incident is a 2D Japanese horror adventure game developed and published by Kurogatari, released on October 9, 2026. Set in an eerie village rumored to practice bizarre sacrificial rituals, the game blends classic adventure mechanics with a dark, atmospheric story.
It supports Japanese language and is designed for single-player play, with partial controller support and gamepad recommended.
Highlights
- Horror Mystery Story: Unravel the mystery behind a missing senior journalist and the village's dark rituals.
- Day/Night Transformation: The village changes between day and night, altering the environment and possibly the dangers you face.
- Classic 2D Adventure: Explore hand-crafted 2D environments, solve puzzles, and survive the horrors that lurk.
Who It's For
If you enjoy atmospheric horror games with a strong narrative focus, especially those with a Japanese aesthetic and a touch of the occult, this is for you. Fans of classic 2D adventure games and mystery-driven RPGs will find plenty to appreciate.
The game is entirely in Japanese, so a working knowledge of the language is recommended for full immersion.
Game Info
- Developer/Publisher: Kurogatari
- Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Language: Japanese
- Modes: Single-player
- Controller Support: Partial, with gamepad recommended





