Kuromaku | 黒幕 is an indie first-person psychological thriller experienced through the perspective of a child left alone for three days. Complete everyday routines, uncover secrets, and endure unsettling encounters as your choices shape how the story unfolds Ahead.

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Planned Release Date: March 2026

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About This Game

KUROMAKU

A VHS-style psychological thriller inspired by Fears to Fathom and Chilla’s Art. Ordinary routines become your only defense against a creeping, unseen horror in this slow-burn 1990s-inspired nightmare.

Kuromaku is a narrative-focused first-person horror experience built around isolation, domestic realism, and psychological tension. Rather than relying on constant spectacle, the game draws fear from silence, subtle environmental shifts, and the growing feeling that something inside the house is watching.

About the Game

Kuromaku is a first-person psychological horror experience centered around immersion, exploration, and player-driven outcomes.

Dual Visual Modes

  • Normal Mode – Clean, immersive presentation.

  • VHS Mode – Optional retro analog filter inspired by 1990s camcorder footage, featuring grain, distortion, and signal interference.

    Everyday Routines, Twisted

    Progress time by completing grounded household tasks:

    • Cleaning the bathroom

    • Washing dishes

    • Buying groceries

    • Maintaining daily responsibilities

    The more routine life becomes, the more unsettling the changes feel.

    Exploration & Environmental Storytelling

    Search the house and surrounding areas. Examine objects. Pay attention to subtle details. The environment evolves over time, revealing clues and hidden implications. Lighting, ambient sound, and environmental tension shift across the three days, transforming safe domestic spaces into oppressive environments.

    Multiple Endings

    Different choices lead to different conclusions.
    Not every truth is meant to be uncovered. Your reactions determine how events unfold.
    Confront the presence. Ignore it. Investigate further.

    Every decision influences the final outcome.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB / AMD RX 580 4GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    • Additional Notes: Designed for gameplay at 1080p, High settings
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6700 XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    • Additional Notes: Recommended for 1080p/1440p, High–Epic settings
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