The Escape to the Afterlife

Horror· Action· Action-Adventure· Survival Horror

Released Jun 2026

The Escape to the Afterlife is a short horror experience (about 1 hour) where a deceased protagonist searches for a path to the afterlife.

90% positive · 10 reviews

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $5.99

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Developer

Shouwa３D

Publisher

Shouwa３D

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Horror Action Action-Adventure Survival Horror First-Person Retro 3D Exploration Hidden Object Dark Atmospheric Inventory Management Multiple Endings Strategy Dialogue Heavy

About this game

The Escape to the Afterlife is a short horror game in which the protagonist, now dead, seeks a path to the afterlife.
Estimated playtime is about 1–1.5 hours. The game is divided into three chapters, with new story elements gradually revealed as you progress.

Features:

Setting: Japan from the early to late Showa era, inspired by folklore, rituals, and traditional tales
Graphics: Low-poly visuals with a retro aesthetic
Puzzles: Explore and solve puzzles using items and clues
Action: Flee from pursuing enemies and avoid deadly encounters
Three-chapter structure: Each chapter offers a different experience and kind of horror

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