
You thought moving to a peaceful Japanese village and starting a new life was a good idea, well was it? Inspired by eerie real life events and Japanese folklore, this immersive first person horror will have you explore Nichishima but you will soon realize that every shadow might hide your fate.
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In the wake of a catastrophic disaster, the once-vibrant district of Nichishima lies abandoned, earning its haunting moniker, The Ghost of Nichishima. Dive into the eerie yet beautiful ruins of this rural Japanese village, where the dark, twisted threads of its past, present, and future intertwine. Uncover the secrets of what happened and bring peace to the restless spirits that linger in this atmospheric horror adventure. Inspired by true events and Japanese folklore, The Ghost of Nichishima offers a unique, multi-perspective experience. Play through chilling chapters, each delivering a distinct horror genre flavour, as you embody different characters across time. From ghostly encounters to psychological terrors, every story reveals a piece of the village’s tragic puzzle.

Key Features
Multi-Perspective Storytelling: Experience the village’s haunting history through diverse roles, each chapter offering a fresh horror perspective.
Rich, Handcrafted World: Explore a beautifully eerie open-world village, filled with meticulously designed areas steeped in Japanese culture and folklore.
Deep Lore & Investigation: Uncover secrets through environmental storytelling, hidden clues, and lore-driven puzzles to piece together Nichishima’s tragic fate.
Dynamic Endings: Your choices shape the outcome, with multiple endings that reflect your actions and discoveries.

Evolving Horror Genres: Each chapter shifts the tone—supernatural, psychological, or survival horror—for a varied and gripping experience. The Main Story (In development) Step into the shoes of a modern-day traveller seeking a fresh start in Nichishima. Freely explore the village, investigate its hauntingly beautiful locales, and confront the mysteries that threaten your survival. Be cautious—every decision matters, and this tale can end in countless ways. Will you bring peace to Nichishima, or become another ghost in its tragic legacy?
Yurei chapter: Prologue
In the prologue, play as Tsuki, a new housekeeper in the eerie Nichishima no Yūrei district. On her first day, a storm knocks out the power, forcing her to explore the house to restore it. This quest uncovers dark secrets, unleashing a vengeful presence. Tsuki must escape the tainted house, setting the stage for the main story and revealing the village's mysterious inhabitants.

Shadows of Nichishima
A new terror awaits in the next chapter of The Ghost of Nichishima! Set in the 90s, play as urban explorers uncovering the abandoned ruins of Nichishima, a village haunted by a disaster. Face a spine chilling new enemy in this found-footage-inspired horror experience.
Main game (in development)
The Ghost of Nichishima - In the midst of a relentless storm, you've just moved into the quaint, seemingly peaceful village of Nichishima. But peace is short-lived when a power outage plunges your new home into darkness. Seeking aid, you venture into the village, where it will be down to you to decide the fate of Nichishima, if you survive.
Welcome to Nichishima (survival horror DLC in development)
Step into the shadowed past of Nichishima, a village in 1960s Japan, in this prequel chapter to the main game. As a newcomer in your final year of school, a classmate’s sudden disappearance draws you into a chilling mystery. What begins as a search unravels into a third-person survival horror nightmare—where reality frays, and every shadow hides a truth you can’t trust. Can you escape Nichishima or will you lose yourself forever?

Realistic graphics, weather effects and a strong narrative come together to create this immersive first person horror experience, are you ready to be in these shoes?
You will be able to use a range of equipment to help you with your investigating such as a flash light, A lighter to light candles and help you see when you have no other light. An instant camera to take pictures that you can keep to help remember things or even see things your eyes cannot.
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Languages: English*, Japanese, Simplified Chinese*languages with full audio support
Reviews
I had such a wonderful time with this game. The dev did an amazing job creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. The gane played well and I had no issues. I loved the creepy design of the town, I wanted to explore more but one can only have so much battery life. The house was beautiful and I loved learning more of the story through Japanese folklore and noted from.the homeowner. I left the end of the game with my jaw on the floor wanting more! This game is early access, it doesn't hold your hand. But thr dev was kind enough to hang out in chat with my community and I. They are open to listen to feedback to give you a good gaming experience!
horrible game The game keeps on being glitched where it in dairy it says "find the door the key is for" and I found it because thats the door that you open in the demo but it wont open this time soooo annoying!
A short, creepy, atmospheric horror game made by indie devs. You're a housekeeper that has been assigned work at a house in Nichishima, Japan. On arrival, weird things start to happen, and a series of notes left by the owner unravels the story. The notes also provide the player clues to progress. The game doesn't hold your hand, but it's not too tricky either. The lighting and rain effects are great, the atmosphere is awesome, and I liked the authentic voice acting. The achievements are fairly easy to complete, and it took me around 80 mins to to get 100%. The devs are great, they're really friendly and listen to community feedback. The game is currently in early access, so there's just 1 chapter at the moment, but there will be a second chapter released over the next few months and I really look forward to playing it. It's important to support indie devs, so if you're considering this game, give it a try, especially if you enjoy supernatural horror games.
I played the demo when it first came out and had a blast and this was no different. There are quite a fee things added this time however somethings the same just done slightly different which I like personally. While it isnt perfect right now I feel it has so much room for growth and potential. The place is quite big and with time I am sure could use almost the entire area. Jumpscares are well placed. The sound effects are well done. The environment is what can get you at times. Give it a try and I am confident you will like it.
If you're a fan of psychological horror and love a game that actually listens to its community, The Ghost of Nichishima is a must-play. The improvements made since the demo show real dedication from the developers, making this one of the most polished and terrifying indie horror experiences in recent memory.
I like the concept of the game. The atmosphere is creepy and unsettling, keeping you on your toes. I feel it can be difficult to progress... When the power came off, I searched the house for 20 minutes and couldn't figure out what to do. Maybe I'm just missing something...
Really enjoyed the 'vibe' of this game, genuine moments in the game where you do not want to peek around the next corner and i found myself looking behind often to make sure i wasn't being followed. Couple moments really turned the horror up a notch. The village itself just feels like there are a ton of secrets to be revealed and im looking forward to seeing what the Devs add to this. This is early access but the devs are friendly and active, which is what you want from an EA title. Looking forward to following along and seeing how this develops :)
Great game. I enjoyed playing but encountered a bug at the end of the game. The moment when i reach to the old scooter the cut scene does not play when i play the game step by step. However, when i skip some of the steps like avoid going to the spa area and kitchen task every thing works fine. But that should not supposed to happen. Overall a nice game.
If you're a fan of atmospheric horror games, Ghost of Nichishima is a must-try. For an early access title, it delivers an immersive and genuinely nerve-racking experience, keeping you constantly on edge, always looking over your shoulder. The game has evolved significantly from its demo, introducing new puzzles and hidden secrets that add depth to the gameplay. Despite still being in development, Ghost of Nichishima feels impressively polished, with minimal bugs or glitches—something rare for early access horror games. The tension builds masterfully, with well-placed jump scares that hit hard without feeling cheap. The story is intriguing, leaving you eager to see what comes next, and the puzzles are both challenging and rewarding. From a streamer’s perspective, this game is a solid choice. The eerie atmosphere, unpredictable scares, and engaging puzzles make for great content, whether you’re playing solo or sharing the experience with an audience. Ratings: Jump Scares: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) Story: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) Puzzles: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) Visuals: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10) Overall: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) For its price and early access status, Ghost of Nichishima is well worth a look. If you're into horror with a strong psychological edge, don’t sleep on this one—just don’t expect to sleep well after playing.
Scary game but buggy but i had fun playing with my friend
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