UMIKO: Unravel a Psychological Horror Visual Novel

8/26/2026, 5:49:10 PM

Release date: 9/25/2025

Tags: #exploration #interactive-fiction #word-game #visual-novel #rpg #puzzle #female-protagonist #2d

User Reviews

Score: 99%Very Positive
Review Count: 69 reviews
Fetched At: 8/26/2026, 5:49:10 PM

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Free to Play (JPY)

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Free to Play (USD)

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/26/2026, 5:45:21 PM

Key highlight

UMIKO is a free-to-play psychological horror visual novel where players converse with a mysterious girl to uncover a dark past through puzzles and fragmented narratives. It blends interactive fiction, RPG, and word game

Who this is for

Highly recommended for players who enjoy psychological horror, puzzle-solving, and deeply immersive narratives. Its free-to-play nature makes it an accessible entry point.

Details

Overview

海子 UMIKO is a psychological horror visual novel that invites players into a deeply unsettling narrative. Developed and published by Tunnel Boring Machine, this free-to-play title offers a unique blend of interactive fiction and puzzle-solving. Players will engage in direct conversations with the enigmatic girl, Umiko, piecing together fragmented narratives and hidden texts to uncover a disturbing past event within her dimension.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines psychological horror, interactive fiction, word games, visual novel elements, RPG mechanics, and puzzles.
Interactive Storytelling: Engage in conversations, solve puzzles, read hidden texts, and collect photos to piece together a complex story.
Player Agency: The game allows players to attempt to alter the story's conclusion and maintain a fragile friendship.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy psychological horror, narrative-driven experiences, and interactive fiction. Fans of visual novels looking for a more engaging and puzzle-oriented experience will find much to appreciate. Those who like unraveling mysteries and exploring dark themes will be drawn into Umiko's world.

Game Info

Developer: Tunnel Boring Machine
Publisher: Tunnel Boring Machine
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Genre: Exploration, Interactive Fiction, Word Game, Visual Novel, RPG, Puzzle, Psychological Horror
Platform: PC (Steam)
Price: Free to Play
Languages: Simplified Chinese
Features: Multi-player, Family Sharing