TARO IS BACK: Uncover the Mystery of the Cursed Video

8/27/2026, 11:49:36 PM

Release date: 8/27/2026

Tags: #adventure #horror #3d #singleplayer #hidden-object #exploration #choose-your-own-adventure #underwater

User Reviews

Steam rating: Steam positive 83% (58 reviews)
Fetched At: 10/15/2026, 7:55:58 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,500 (JPY)

Steam JP

$15.00 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,500
Global Price: $15.00
Price in Your Region: ¥1,500Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 18 Oct 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 10/13/2026, 10:55:18 AM

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Key highlight

TARO IS BACK is a meta-horror adventure game released in August 2026. Investigate a cursed video uploaded by a missing streamer, piecing together clues through web exploration and advancing footage.

Who this is for

Dive into the chilling meta-horror of TARO IS BACK, an adventure game where you must unravel the mystery of a cursed video. Perfect for those who enjoy exploring the darker corners of the internet.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-12700F (2.10 GHz)

Comfortable play target

41,275 pts(~130% above spec of 31,750 pts)

Parts near this range

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D41,135 pts Intel Core i9-12900K41,095 pts Intel Core i7-13700F40,991 pts

GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Comfortable play target

30,107 pts(~130% above spec of 23,159 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER29,941 pts GeForce RTX 4090 D30,560 pts RTX 5000 Ada Generation30,951 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

TARO IS BACK plunges players into a chilling meta-horror experience centered around a mysterious and cursed video. This unsettling footage, uploaded by the now-missing streamer Taro, has become the subject of intense speculation and fear. Rumors abound that no one can watch the video to its conclusion, as finishing it apparently summons an unknown entity to claim the viewer. Players must navigate the dark corners of the web, piecing together clues by advancing the footage bit by bit to uncover the truth behind Taro's disappearance and the video's sinister power.

Highlights

A Meta-Horror Journey: This unique adventure game blurs the lines between reality and the game world, challenging players to investigate a disturbing online phenomenon.
Exploration and Investigation: Delve into the web, search for clues, and meticulously advance fragmented video footage to unravel the central mystery.
Released August 2026: Developed by BeforeHomeWorks and published by 株式会社闇 (YAMI GAMES), TARO IS BACK offers a single-player, narrative-driven horror experience.

Who It's For

TARO IS BACK is designed for players who enjoy psychological horror, mystery, and narrative-driven adventures. If you're drawn to games that play with the concept of meta-narratives and explore the darker side of the internet, this title should pique your interest. Fans of hidden object mechanics and atmospheric exploration will also find much to appreciate.

Game Info

This is a single-player adventure and horror game. It features a compelling narrative that unfolds as players investigate a cursed video. The game supports Japanese and English languages, with full audio support for both. Players can also expect Steam Achievements and Family Sharing capabilities.