Overview
The Staring Man is a short first-person horror game from developer TADAIMA WORKS and publisher RAYBIS GAMES, set inside a Japanese convenience store during the dead of night. You play a lone clerk working the night shift when you notice a man standing across the street. He does nothing but stare. The manager and the regular customers all give you the same warning: don't take your eyes off that man.
Highlights
- A single-session horror experience built around one simple rule — keep watching, because as long as you look at him, he never moves.
- Tension comes from uncertainty: sometimes he closes the distance the moment you look away, and on other nights nothing happens at all.
- A story told through a notebook left behind by the previous employee and mysterious security camera footage that slowly uncovers the store's hidden past.
Who It's For
This one suits players who enjoy atmospheric psychological horror, walking-simulator pacing, and mystery stories that reward close attention to small details. If you like short, focused scares rather than long campaigns, the night-shift premise should land well. Those who prefer action-heavy horror may find the deliberate pace slower than expected.
Game Info
Developed by TADAIMA WORKS and published by RAYBIS GAMES, the game is a single-player indie title with Steam Achievements and Family Sharing support. It launched on November 9, 2026, and the store page lists twelve supported languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and several European languages. For current pricing and sale status, check the latest Steam listing.
