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Yomawari: Lost in the Dark

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

What works

  • Atmospheric and immersive horror experience
  • Emotional and well-crafted story
  • Character customization
  • Open-ended exploration
  • Unique 'closing eyes' mechanic

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow pacing and tedious backtracking
  • Reused assets and enemy designs
  • Some confusing or repetitive gameplay sections
  • High price relative to content for some players
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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Yomawari: Lost in the Dark: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 23/08/2026