Ginkgo
Released Jun 2020
Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world.
91% positive · 341 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Ginkgo is a free-to-play student project from the USC Games Program, explicitly described on its store page as a "20-40 minute DEMO." It is a self-contained, finished piece of work — a short horror experience built around a single mechanic — and was released in this complete form on June 26, 2020. There are no DLC listings, no roadmaps, no developer posts announcing future content, and no indication of any ongoing development. Student showcase projects of this nature are typically released as finished products with no expectation of further updates. The game has received 338 reviews with 91% positive ratings, suggesting it has been accessible and stable since launch.
Evidence
Store page explicitly describes the game as a '20-40 minute DEMO created by students from the USC Games Program,' indicating it is a self-contained, finished student project with no planned expansions or further development.
Short description presents the game as a complete horror experience with no mention of ongoing development, early access status, or future content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ginkgo
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game set in a dreamlike space inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world.
This is a 20-40 minute DEMO created by students from the USC Games Program.
This is a 20-40 minute DEMO created by students from the USC Games Program.
Features
- Innovative needle and thread mechanics combined with unique 3D spatial puzzles
- A stylish, mysterious, and engrossing world modeled after East Asian psychological, spiritual, and supernatural horror elements
- Close-up encounters with intricately designed yokai monsters who can aid—or disrupt—your journey.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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