"In a cursed village of plastic souls, the only way out is to uncover the truth."
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About
Step into the shoes of Yumi, a student trapped in a decaying Japanese village where the residents have been replaced by lifelike, murderous dolls. This psychological survival horror game blends a charming PSX-era aesthetic with unrelenting dread, forcing players to rely on stealth, observation, and puzzle-solving to survive a nightmare fueled by a dollmaker's curse.
Story
Yumi arrives in a remote town for a part-time job, only to stumble into a tragic cycle of supernatural reenactments involving a 10-year-old girl pushed to her death by bullies. As Yumi explores haunted dollhouses and abandoned schools, she must piece together the dark history of the village, where dolls act as vessels for the restless souls of the dead.
Gameplay
Survival is passive but intense; there is no combat system. Players must navigate oppressive environments using stealth to evade animated dolls like Franen and Mio, utilizing hiding spots behind vending machines or inside furniture. The core loop involves solving intricate riddles—such as deciphering numerical codes or counting items—while managing limited resources in a world that blurs the line between reality and glitching nightmare.
Key Features
- 1PSX-Inspired Aesthetic: A unique blend of 'cutesy' retro visuals and gothic horror.
- 2Stealth Survival: No weapons—run, hide, and outsmart the dolls to survive.
- 3Environmental Puzzles: Solve riddles embedded in the scenery, from slushie machines to cursed graves.
- 4Psychological Horror: Experience disturbing cutscene reenactments of past tragedies.
- 5Non-Linear Exploration: Investigate abandoned stores, schools, and homes to unlock the story.
- 6Atmospheric Sound: Immersive audio design that heightens the tension of every footstep.
- 7Glitch Horror Elements: Reality distorts as the curse intensifies.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Incredible atmospheric tension
- +Unique 'cute-horror' visual style
- +Engaging, lore-rich puzzle design
- +Haunting sound direction
Cons
- -No combat mechanics (may not suit action fans)
- -Short play duration typical of indie horror
- -PC-only release at launch
Game Ratings
Oppressive dread mixed with retro nostalgia
Codes, environmental clues, and observation
Deeply tragic lore involving bullying and loss
High-tension evasion of lethal dolls
Minimal physical action; focuses on hiding/running
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of PS1-style aesthetics and lo-fi scares
Players who enjoy decoding lore and environmental riddles
Those looking for a dark, emotional storyline
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đź’ˇ Did You Know?
Developed entirely by a single person, D42mon, including code, art, and sound.
Gained massive popularity via viral clips on Instagram before its official Steam release.
Includes oddly specific lore details, such as interactable slushie vending machines.
The game faced a nail-biting delay due to Valve review silence just 24 hours before launch.
Puzzles often use dark humor or classic tropes, such as the calculator code '58008'.
Latest Updates & Events
Welcome to Doll Town - 25% OFF on Steam
Welcome to Doll Town is currently featured on the Steam store!
“An aesthetically pleasing horror game with dark, twisted themes.”— REDplays
“A stylized nightmare that blends modern gothic craft with minimalist dread.”— Critic Review
Game Ratings
Oppressive dread mixed with retro nostalgia
Codes, environmental clues, and observation
Deeply tragic lore involving bullying and loss
High-tension evasion of lethal dolls
Minimal physical action; focuses on hiding/running
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of PS1-style aesthetics and lo-fi scares
Players who enjoy decoding lore and environmental riddles
Those looking for a dark, emotional storyline
Similar To
đź’ˇ Did You Know?
Developed entirely by a single person, D42mon, including code, art, and sound.
Gained massive popularity via viral clips on Instagram before its official Steam release.
Includes oddly specific lore details, such as interactable slushie vending machines.
The game faced a nail-biting delay due to Valve review silence just 24 hours before launch.
Puzzles often use dark humor or classic tropes, such as the calculator code '58008'.
Latest Updates & Events
Welcome to Doll Town - 25% OFF on Steam
Welcome to Doll Town is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
The Cursed Locations
- •The Abandoned School: Site of the original tragedy
- •The Dollmaker's Workshop: Where the vessels are born
- •Residential District: Houses filled with motionless watchers
- •The Shrine: A place for twisted wishes
Game Details
- Developer
- Bad Wish Games
- Publisher
- Bad Wish Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Survival Horror, Puzzle +1
- Atmosphere
- mysterious