Face supernatural events through conversation and a radio on an island at night. Dialogue choices affect relationships. Official warnings include self-harm, suicide, emotional abuse, trauma, psychological horror and jump scares.
What makes it fun
Pick your moment to speak
You choose a reply while the conversation keeps going, sometimes cutting in before someone finishes. What you say affects your relationships, so the timing matters too.
Tune into the strange
Tune the radio in the right places on the island to pick up eerie voices and hidden messages. It gives you a reason to turn the dial as you explore.
Return after the ending
New Game Plus takes you back to the island after the story ends, with dialogue that recalls earlier events and scenes that have changed. The story continues beyond the ending.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- English (Full audio), Simplified Chinese ／ 7 languages total
What sets it apart
One reviewer liked the writing enough to wait for conversations to finish before moving to another area. For them, listening to the characters was more appealing than hurrying onward.
What players like
Reviews praise the story or mystery.
Reviews praise the dialogue or conversation system.
Reviews praise the characters or their relationships.
Reviews praise the art or visuals.
Reviews praise the music or sound.
Reviews praise the voice acting.
Common complaints
Reviews express frustration with slow movement or pacing.
Reviews find the characters, dialogue or story unengaging.
Reviewers report encountering bugs or control problems.
Reviews express frustration with response timing or interrupted conversations.
Reviews find repeated playthroughs burdensome.
Who it’s for
Reviews recommend it to people who enjoy story-focused adventures or character dialogue.
91% Very Positive ・ US$9.99
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