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Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.
Corpse Party (2021) is a horror, psychological horror and pixel graphics game
developed by MAGES.
and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc..
Released on October 20th 2021 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Korean.
It has received 1,195 reviews of which 1,099 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 8.1
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 3 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.12
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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This game has good characters, good horror, a banger soundtrack, a great artstyle, and to top it off a story with so many twists and turns, so unpredictable, you are practically guaranteed to enjoy yourself. That is, if you enjoy horror. If you don't enjoy horror, this game probably isn't for you, unless you really like top-down RPG games, with a retro artstyle, in which case you may really enjoy this game still, so long as you can stomach the horror elements. The main critique I have with this game is the fact there are some choices that, no matter which choice you choose, isn't a real choice. It just makes you choose the other choice anyways, which I'm not a fan of in video games. Also, [SPOILER][/SPOILER] I'm not a fan of Mayu's death, as it felt like, considering she was the main cause for the plot of this game, I feel she should have had a more memorable death. It felt very glossed over, and a bit of a very avoidable death.
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Corpse Party (2021) presents itself as the definitive modern edition of the cult-classic horror experience, and from the outset it demonstrates why the series has endured for so many years. This version retells the original story with polished visuals, expanded content, and a fully modernized presentation while staying faithful to the grim, emotional core that defined the earlier releases. The game once again follows a group of high school students who, after performing an innocent “friendship ritual,” are thrust into the nightmarish remains of Heavenly Host Elementary — a school that exists in a twisted dimension stitched together by the lingering agony of murdered children. The premise may sound familiar to fans of Japanese horror, but Corpse Party gives it a uniquely intimate and unsettling treatment, emphasizing personal tragedy, psychological torment, and the fragile bonds between its cast. What sets Corpse Party apart is how effectively it combines simple, retro-style design with deeply atmospheric horror. Despite its 2D sprite-based presentation, the game uses its environments to powerful effect. Dim hallways feel suffocating, classrooms echo with dread, and every boarded-up door or flickering light feels like a warning. The contrast between cute, expressive sprites and the horrific events unfolding around them amplifies the shock value, creating a dissonance that lingers in the player’s mind. Sound is perhaps the game’s greatest strength — the binaural, fully voiced Japanese audio adds a haunting level of immersion. It’s not uncommon to hear whispers behind you, anguished breaths beside you, or distant screams echoing down empty corridors. These sonic details do much of the storytelling on their own, transforming every step into a source of tension. Mechanically, the game blends visual novel-style narrative with light adventure and puzzle elements. Players explore the decaying school, investigate objects, collect key items, and trigger story events that lead them deeper into the mystery. There is no combat system or traditional survival-horror weaponry; instead, the threat is ever-present but intangible. You are vulnerable, often helpless, and constantly aware that a wrong turn, incorrect choice, or overlooked clue can lead to a “Wrong End” — grim alternate outcomes that detail the gruesome fates of your companions. These bad endings are not simple game-over screens. They are fully realized narrative branches, many of them disturbing enough to stay with you long after you close the game. This structure bolsters the tension, making every decision feel important and every clue worth scrutinizing. The 2021 edition brings together the entire original experience — the five core chapters and a large number of extra chapters — while adding new story content that expands certain characters and backstory elements. These additions give longtime fans something fresh to dive into while helping newcomers understand the broader emotional groundwork of the plot. Character relationships are a central pillar of Corpse Party’s storytelling: friendships, sibling ties, jealousy, guilt, unspoken feelings, and buried trauma all play major roles in shaping the events. The horror isn’t only external — much of it comes from watching normal students confront despair, loss, and experiences they are wholly unprepared for. The game’s willingness to show its characters breaking down, changing, or behaving unpredictably under pressure gives the narrative a strong emotional weight. Of course, the game’s dedication to its original format means it carries certain limitations. The gameplay is intentionally simple, and progress often depends on careful searching or revisiting areas to trigger specific events. For players accustomed to fast-paced horror or more interactive gameplay, the deliberate pacing can feel slow or restrictive. The reliance on exploration and environmental triggers occasionally leads to trial-and-error scenarios where players must retrace their steps to find the single missed interaction. These moments can disrupt the flow, especially in chapters with larger, more maze-like maps. Yet this structure also contributes to the atmosphere: the feeling of being lost, confused, and disoriented mirrors the characters’ own experience. Furthermore, Corpse Party’s horror is intense and often graphic, not in its visuals but in its descriptions and sound design. Many scenes depict violence, emotional breakdowns, and suffering that may be distressing for some players. This unflinching approach to psychological and physical horror is part of what gives the game its lasting impact, but it also makes Corpse Party a selective experience — one best suited for players willing to engage with darker and more unsettling themes. Overall, Corpse Party (2021) stands as a faithful and enhanced recreation of a foundational indie horror narrative. It preserves the original’s chilling atmosphere while upgrading its audio, polishing its presentation, and consolidating years of additional content into one cohesive package. Its blend of narrative depth, oppressive ambiance, and vulnerability-based horror remains gripping and emotionally resonant, even for those already familiar with its twists. For fans of story-driven horror, ghost stories steeped in despair, or atmospheric adventures that rely on dread over action, Corpse Party (2021) offers one of the most haunting and memorable experiences available on Steam. Rating: 8/10
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Very cool game but why the hell does everyone want Satoshi bro. Do people not have good taste in men in this world????
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Very traumatizing! The story, cast, and voice acting are fantastic. There are tons of endings to explore, and the gore is intense. I had a lot of fun playing this on my Steam Deck (It runs really well). Just don’t play it at midnight if you want to sleep peacefully!
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Kept getting wrong end in chapter 1 for 6 hours, looked at a guide. Still got wrong end, did something different and beat chapter 1. Cried as I went to chapter 2, Got lost going around, chat helped me (shout out to croaking) if not i would've been lost and died for a long time :Wheeze: Will recommend to friends to watch them go through the pain like i did.
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Corpse Party (2021) is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Corpse Party (2021) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Corpse Party (2021) received 1,099 positive votes out of a total of 1,195 achieving a rating of 8.70.
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Corpse Party (2021) was developed by MAGES. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc..
Corpse Party (2021) is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Corpse Party (2021) is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Corpse Party (2021) is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Corpse Party (2021) is a single-player game.
Corpse Party (2021) does not currently offer any DLC.
Corpse Party (2021) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Corpse Party (2021) does not support Steam Remote Play.
Corpse Party (2021) 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 Corpse Party (2021).
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Online players
12
Developer
MAGES.
Publisher
XSEED Games,
Marvelous USA, Inc.
Release
20 Oct 2021
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