Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol

Released Nov 2025

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol is a first-person survival horror game inspired by Junji Ito's psychological horror and eerie aesthetics. This work centers on the twisted potential of human nature and fear of the unknown, taking you on a journey of survival where memory and mystery intertwine.

78% positive · 714 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Where to buy

Steam $11.99
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Evaluation

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol launched on Steam on November 11, 2025. Following release, the developer shipped several patches in quick succession — versions 1.0.4 (November 14), 1.0.7 (November 21), and 1.1.2 (November 27) — addressing gameplay balance, UI improvements, and bug fixes. The developer committed in the 1.1.2 patch notes to continued improvement based on player feedback, but this reflects standard post-launch maintenance rather than a commitment to new content. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced expansions or season passes, no roadmap promising future content, and no developer statements indicating more story or gameplay content is planned. The game appears to have launched as a complete, self-contained horror adventure experience. The store description presents a full narrative arc with a defined beginning, middle, and conclusion. With no outstanding content commitments and all post-launch activity limited to polish patches, the game is considered content-complete as of its launch date.
Evidence
Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol officially launches on Steam worldwide as a complete first-person horror experience.
news post · Nov 11, 2025 source content shipped
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Store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative about a protagonist escaping a mysterious mansion — no mention of DLC, seasons, or future content.
description source ambiguous
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Our story begins with a college student waking up in a mysterious Western-style mansion filled with uncanny statues, trap doors, and spooky mechanisms. To make matters worse...he can't seem to remember much of anything. The only clues he has are a shattered phone and scattered fragments of memory. As he explores the creepy building, he encounters a stunning young woman who also claims to be trapped inside the mansion and a rather austere female detective who's investigating a case. The three decide to team up, hoping to crack endless riddles and traps as they flee for their lives and search for a way out.

But that's not all... As their exploration deepens, terrifying anomalies—like floating human-head balloons and maniacal black hair—begin to emerge, driving the protagonist further into despair. And all the while, an imperceptible but ominous change appears to be quietly taking root within him. Armed only with scattered clues and fractured memories, he must face the unsettling truth that awaits at the end of this harrowing journey...

"No one must leave."

The whispers in his ear linger without end, but who is it that's calling him from the dark? The truth is out there...for you to uncover.

Gameplay





  • Exploration: Investigate every corner of the creepy mansion, collecting clues and piecing together your fractured memory to find out the truth.




  • Stealth: Use your environment to hide from enemies. Silently slip away from danger as the suffocating pressure to survive closes in.





  • Traps: Use the limited resources you have to set traps or outsmart your foes by using the environment to your advantage—turn the tables of fate and launch a counterattack!





  • Puzzles: A web of intricate puzzles and traps awaits. Prepare for mind-bending challenges as you unravel the hidden truths buried within the depths of this eerie abode.

Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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