[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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The Karaoke | ヒトカラ is a Japanese horror game about a high school girl at a Karaoke.

[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is a horror, psychological horror and 1990's game developed and published by Chilla's Art.
Released on February 03rd 2023 is available only on Windows.

It has received 694 reviews of which 568 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 5.89€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ x64
  • Processor: Intel/AMD X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 460 or AMD equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Turn off room lights and Put your headset on for best experience.

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12 hours played
May 2026
The Karaoke is a psychological horror game developed and published by Chilla’s Art, a studio that has steadily built a reputation for producing unsettling horror experiences inspired by Japanese urban legends, real-world fears, and everyday situations transformed into nightmares. Rather than relying on heavy action mechanics or endless jump scares, the game focuses on creating dread through atmosphere, slow pacing, and psychological discomfort. The result is a horror experience that feels intimate, tense, and deeply rooted in the fear of ordinary places becoming dangerous. The story follows a high school student who decides to spend time alone at a karaoke establishment. At first, everything feels normal. Bright lights, familiar surroundings, and routine interactions create a sense of comfort. However, that comfort slowly begins to collapse as strange events start unfolding around the protagonist. Chilla’s Art excels at taking environments people normally associate with safety or entertainment and transforming them into locations filled with tension. The karaoke setting proves surprisingly effective because it feels believable, making every unsettling development carry additional weight. One of the strongest aspects of The Karaoke is how effectively it controls atmosphere. The game uses Chilla’s Art’s recognizable visual approach, incorporating VHS-inspired distortion effects, grainy textures, and retro presentation choices that intentionally resemble older horror media. The visual design creates uncertainty during exploration. Empty hallways become threatening. Quiet rooms suddenly feel oppressive. Players constantly question what they are seeing, and that uncertainty becomes a powerful source of fear throughout the experience. Lighting and environmental detail also contribute heavily to immersion. The karaoke location feels authentic enough to ground the experience in reality while still maintaining an unsettling atmosphere. Small details within the environment strengthen the sense of place and make the horror more effective when it begins disrupting familiar surroundings. Instead of creating fear through exaggerated spectacle, The Karaoke relies on making ordinary situations feel wrong in subtle but increasingly disturbing ways. Audio design plays a major role in building tension. Silence often dominates the experience, forcing players to focus on environmental sounds and subtle audio cues. Background noise becomes unsettling because players never know when something unexpected might happen. Chilla’s Art understands that effective horror does not require constant loud moments or nonstop surprises. Much of the game’s strength comes from anticipation and psychological pressure rather than immediate shocks. The gameplay structure emphasizes exploration and immersion over complexity. Players progress through environments while uncovering details that slowly reveal the larger situation unfolding around the protagonist. The pacing intentionally moves slower than many mainstream horror games, allowing tension to develop naturally over time. Those expecting combat systems or heavily mechanical gameplay may find the experience relatively simple. However, players who enjoy psychological horror built around atmosphere and suspense will likely appreciate the focused approach. Replay value adds another layer to the experience. The inclusion of multiple endings encourages players to revisit the game and make different choices to uncover additional outcomes. This design helps extend the relatively short runtime while rewarding players willing to investigate hidden details or approach situations differently. Multiple endings also strengthen the mystery elements, creating additional curiosity about the full scope of the story. The narrative itself explores darker themes that contribute significantly to the uncomfortable atmosphere. Chilla’s Art does not shy away from emotionally difficult subject matter, using mature themes to strengthen the psychological horror rather than relying solely on supernatural elements. This approach creates a heavier emotional tone that lingers beyond individual scares. The horror works because it feels grounded and personal rather than exaggerated. The game also reflects strong Japanese horror influences throughout its presentation and storytelling style. Fear comes less from giant monsters or action sequences and more from loneliness, discomfort, vulnerability, and situations slowly falling apart. The Karaoke captures a type of horror built around emotional tension and environmental unease, making it stand apart from horror experiences focused purely on immediate thrills. Some players may struggle with the slower pacing or retro-inspired visual presentation. The intentionally rough aesthetic remains a creative choice that will not appeal equally to everyone. Likewise, players looking for longer horror experiences or more gameplay variety may wish for additional systems. Still, the game remains committed to its vision from beginning to end, and that confidence strengthens the overall experience. The Karaoke succeeds because it understands that fear often becomes strongest when it grows from ordinary life. Chilla’s Art transforms a simple evening activity into an increasingly unsettling nightmare through careful pacing, strong atmosphere, and psychological tension. It may not be the studio’s most mechanically ambitious release, but it effectively delivers the uneasy feeling that defines its best work. The Karaoke delivers a focused and memorable psychological horror experience supported by excellent atmosphere, effective sound design, and a strong understanding of slow-building tension. Players who appreciate subtle horror built around discomfort and suspense will likely find this another compelling addition to Chilla’s Art’s growing collection of horror titles. Rating: 8/10
2 hours played
May 2026
On my first playthrough, I would have actually given the game a negative review, since the core concept is interesting but not really well executed. However, my opinion changed quite a bit thanks to the different endings set in the school. I found many of these endings really strong. Especially the dark setting that I love so much in Chilla’s Art games comes through really well here, with its oppressive themes creating a very fitting atmosphere.
3 hours played
April 2026
Pretty fun to get all 6 endings. Definitely reminds me of the butterfly effect how one small action can lead to a very different ending.
2 hours played
April 2026
Scary, good atmosphere and nice sound design, fun game! Played it with 2 friends and it I think we had a fun time. But a little janky, I wish the karaoke 4 min segment started after the CCTV and I wish it was a shorter timer as well. The different endings are also quite interesting. Recommend but only if you're okay with a bit of jank.
2 hours played
March 2026
Extremely haunting and disturbing. A game that handles a very real issue, which makes it all the more disturbing. Excellently made and told. A must play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is currently priced at 5.89€ on Steam.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 5.89€ on Steam.

Yes, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 received 568 positive votes out of a total of 694 achieving a rating of 7.74.
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[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 was developed and published by Chilla's Art.

Yes, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is not playable on MacOS.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is not playable on Linux.

[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is a single-player game.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 does not currently offer any DLC.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for [Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤.

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[Chilla's Art] The Karaoke | ヒトカラ🎤
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Chilla's Art
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Release 03 Feb 2023
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