家屋探索 -Japanese House Exploration-
Released Aug 2024
『Japanese House Exploration』is a first-person puzzle horror adventure game set in a traditional Japanese house. You explore a house that is both eerie and nostalgic. To find a dear friend.
96% positive · 125 reviews
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Japanese House Exploration launched on August 1, 2024 as a self-described complete short horror adventure game (60–90 minutes of play time, 4 endings). Within the first few days after launch, the developer shipped several bug fixes and balance adjustments, and on August 4, 2024, added a "true ending" — bringing the total to 4 endings, which the store description explicitly references as the final count. Following that, the developer continued with a handful of performance and optimization patches through January 4, 2025, but none of these introduced new story content or announced future expansions. The store description says "This is my first game" and describes the 4-ending structure as complete. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no developer posts suggesting anything more is planned. The last developer communication was on January 4, 2025, and that post was a performance optimization tip — not a hint of upcoming content. The game launched as a finished product and received its final content addition (the true ending) on August 4, 2024.
Evidence
A true ending was added three days after launch, completing the 4-ending structure referenced in the store description.
Store description explicitly states the game has 4 endings and estimates 60–90 minutes of play time, framing it as a complete short-form experience. Developer notes this is their first game.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Sealio
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
What Kind of Game is Japanese House Exploration?
It is a first-person mystery horror adventure game set in a Japanese house.A Japanese house that shouldn't exist, inhabited by an unidentified creature.
You explore that nostalgic house, uncovering its mysteries.
The Story
――My friend has gone missing.She disappeared on her way back from school.
There are no witnesses.
――However, I have a clue.
"I'm being called to that house"
She said this yesterday when she seemed strange.
There shouldn't have been a house in such a place.
Half in doubt, I headed towards it and found a traditional Japanese house standing there.
The boy, though scared, had made up his mind to find his precious friend.
With determination in his heart, he stepped into the Japanese house.
The number of endings.
There are 4 endings.(Add one more ending)Play time
The playtime for this game is estimated to be between 60 to 90 minutes.Digression
This is my first game, but I hope you enjoy it!If you get stuck in the later part, please refer to this walkthrough video: ↓
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Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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