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From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Iwaihime is a visual novel, anime and psychological horror game developed by DMM GAMES and published by Shiravune.
Released on October 23rd 2020 is available only on Windows in 4 languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 796 reviews of which 638 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Iwaihime into these genres:

Visual Novel Anime Psychological Horror Adventure Supernatural Atmospheric Horror 2D Hand-drawn Emotional Mythology Story Rich Lovecraftian Surreal Thriller Linear Singleplayer Dark Simulation Psychological

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Windows
  • OS: Vista/7/8/8.1/10
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 6000 MB available space

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Jan. 2026
Well... It's kinda hard to recommend this one. The premise is good, but as you can see other people complain about the bittersweet ending and i am one of those that kinda annoyed at it. Nevertheless i quite enjoy it and will recommend you to try it especially when it's on sale. 7/10.
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Nov. 2025
Iwaihime presents a linear visual novel built on tension, folklore, and gradual psychological pressure. The structure relies on controlled pacing rather than branching complexity. Each chapter introduces a clear set of mysteries and expands them through steady exposition. The narrative focuses on character psychology. Dialogue and internal monologue carry most of the weight. The story uses repetition and slow reveals to build unease. The approach is deliberate and rewards patient reading rather than rapid plot shifts. Horror elements depend on atmosphere. Supernatural events are presented through implication and timing instead of constant shock. The tone stays consistent as it mixes folklore motifs with personal trauma and group dynamics. Artwork supports the mood with restrained character expressions and sharp contrast in key scenes. Backgrounds remain simple but effective. The style stays readable and avoids visual noise during extended dialogue segments. Sound design reinforces the tension. Music cues shift at controlled intervals to signal narrative turns. Effects are minimal and appear only when needed to frame a moment. The story is linear. Player agency is limited and exists mainly through reading order. This design choice keeps focus on narrative coherence rather than interactive variation. Overall Iwaihime provides a focused and atmospheric horror novel built on slow escalation and controlled delivery. Its value comes from narrative discipline rather than mechanical variety.
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Oct. 2025
It baffles me that this game has mixed reviews, as it's one of my favourite visual novels and the only game that has really made me cry. To me this game only has one flaw in my eyes, and that's the harem even if there is a plot reason. But whoever is reading this and is on the fence about buying, please give this a shot. I felt true horror, sadness and fear playing this. They represent trauma in an amazing way, and show the true dark side to mankind and how it affects the main cast.
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July 2025
I think of Iwaihime as an underrated classic or a hidden gem. It's a horror-romance game with great characters and a premise that allows for all sorts of strange and macabre imagery. Each character gets a wholly unique aesthetic associated with them, and nightmares fine-tuned to their psychology and personal trauma. Iwaihime was one of the works that caught Konami's eye when they hired the author to work on Silent Hill. Having said all that, the game has one of the most bizarre endings I've ever encountered. I still can't quite make up my mind about how I feel. It's nuts! Overall a very fun experience with memorable characters and beautiful art.
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July 2025
This visual novel has impressive production quality — from its beautiful artwork and strong voice acting to a well-composed soundtrack. It's clear a lot of care went into its presentation. Unfortunately, the story is where it falls short. It struggled to hold my interest and felt overly drawn out; by the end, I just wanted it to be over. While it wasn’t entirely without its moments, the narrative wasn’t compelling enough overall. I’d give it a 5.5 out of 10.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Iwaihime is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.

Iwaihime is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.

Iwaihime received 638 positive votes out of a total of 796 achieving a rating of 7.61.
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Iwaihime was developed by DMM GAMES and published by Shiravune.

Iwaihime is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Iwaihime is not playable on MacOS.

Iwaihime is not playable on Linux.

Iwaihime is a single-player game.

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Iwaihime does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Iwaihime does not support Steam Remote Play.

Iwaihime 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.

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