
Kuromaku | 黒幕 is an indie story driven 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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About
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 thriller.
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.

Game Modes
Story Mode – Recommended for first-time players.
Designed to provide a smoother experience with reduced difficulty, allowing players to focus on the story, atmosphere, and exploration without excessive challenge.
Brave Mode –Intended for players who want to dive deeper into the narrative.
Best suited for those aiming to explore different endings or for players who enjoy dialogues, reading, and uncovering every layer of the story.
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.
TOTAL OF 4 ENDINGS!!!!
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Stats
All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 36 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Tolles Spiel, ein paar Bugs noch. Mit Liebe erstellt, ausreichend Content. Tolle Stimmung. Wir haben sogar überlegt, noch wegen der anderen Enden, es erneut zu spielen - dann doch verzichtet. Es ist schön, dass man durch das Auffinden von HInweisen den Verlauf der Geschichte tatsächlich beeinflussen kann.
This analogue indie horror absolutely caught me off guard—in the best way possible. It’s hard to believe this is the developer’s first game because the atmosphere, storytelling, and overall execution are seriously impressive. With three different endings and a genuinely intriguing narrative, it kept me hooked the whole way through. Definitely recommend! https://youtu.be/3mPZ-tgSvUc
I was recording this game for youtube! A very interesting game, i liked the story and how it developed. A lot of good jumpscares. Im excited to see what the developer will do in the future, these types of games are very interesting and fun to play! The only minus for me was honestly that the music was a little loud in the store. Apart from that i recommend anyone that likes horror/thriller to try this game!
TETIDUR SA MAIN NI GAME TELAMPAU BOSAN
Played Kuromaku and WOW… this game got in my head in the best way. Psychological thrillers hit different when they don’t rely on cheap jump scares—and this one? It messes with you. The tension builds, the atmosphere pulls you in, and before you know it, you’re questioning everything. This was my first time playing a real scary game alone, and I’m not gonna lie… it got me a couple times 😅 but I loved every second of it. Even better? The dev came into my stream and showed love. That kind of support means everything. My community loved it, I loved it— If you’re into mind games over loud screams… this one’s worth it. Stay Kruel 🖤😈
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