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[Chilla's Art] The Night Way Home | 帰り道
Released Aug 2021
The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game.
66% positive · 308 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
The Night Way Home launched on August 6, 2021. In the days immediately following release, Chilla's Art published a series of patches (v1.01 through v1.06) between August 7–10, 2021, addressing bug fixes, AI improvements, localization corrections, and minor gameplay adjustments. These are all standard post-launch polish updates. Since August 10, 2021, the developer has made no further posts of any kind — no new content announcements, no roadmap, no DLC, and no expansions. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store listing. The store description presents the game as a self-contained horror experience with a defined playtime of 2–4 hours, consistent with a finished product. Chilla's Art titles are typically compact, complete horror games shipped without post-launch content plans. The game launched complete and has received no content additions beyond its initial post-release bug-fix patch window.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a self-contained horror experience with a defined 2–4 hour playtime and no mention of additional content, DLC, or updates.
No DLC or expansion listings exist for this title; no unreleased content is listed on the store.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Chilla's Art
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game.
Rina, a junior high school student, learns that a girl who goes to the next junior high school has gone missing. As she is going home, she enters an eerie world. While being chased by an enemy, Rina searches for her home. Will Rina be able to return home safely?
The Night Way Home is not a walking simulator.
Supporters' content can be turned on and off on the title screen.
Warning: This game can be very challenging to some players. If you are not confident with the ability to stay calm and persevere in the scariest of situations, you may find this game frustrating.
There are both first and third-person perspectives, allowing you to play the game as you see fit.
Depending on your play style, you can expect to spend about 2 to 4 hours playing.
Immersive experience: Atmospheric graphics add to the terror.
Save system: You can save the game using a payphone.
VHS film aesthetics: VHS effects can be turned off in the options menu; VHS aesthetics include phosphor screen trails and bleeding of the analog video signal, VHS tape noise, interlacing, and jittering CRT that add further immersion to the horror experience. It emulates the look and feels of a screen.
Psychological fear: It makes you feel like there is someone behind you during gameplay.
Rina, a junior high school student, learns that a girl who goes to the next junior high school has gone missing. As she is going home, she enters an eerie world. While being chased by an enemy, Rina searches for her home. Will Rina be able to return home safely?
The Night Way Home is not a walking simulator.
Supporters' content can be turned on and off on the title screen.
Warning: This game can be very challenging to some players. If you are not confident with the ability to stay calm and persevere in the scariest of situations, you may find this game frustrating.
There are both first and third-person perspectives, allowing you to play the game as you see fit.
Depending on your play style, you can expect to spend about 2 to 4 hours playing.
Immersive experience: Atmospheric graphics add to the terror.
Save system: You can save the game using a payphone.
VHS film aesthetics: VHS effects can be turned off in the options menu; VHS aesthetics include phosphor screen trails and bleeding of the analog video signal, VHS tape noise, interlacing, and jittering CRT that add further immersion to the horror experience. It emulates the look and feels of a screen.
Psychological fear: It makes you feel like there is someone behind you during gameplay.
Are these done yet?
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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