"Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become."
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소개
UMIGARI blends the mundane tranquility of a fishing simulator with the creeping dread of Japanese folk horror. Set in the foggy waters off Japan's coast, players harpoon fish to earn a living, but as they upgrade their boat and venture deeper, the catch begins to exhibit disturbing, human-like traits.
스토리
You play as a Japanese fisherman navigating cursed waters where the line between human and marine life blurs. The lore suggests a supernatural affliction where emotionally vulnerable humans morph into fish, while sea creatures absorb fragments of human identity. From encounters with a mysterious schoolgirl at a shrine to the terrifying 'Nura' water spirit, the narrative is told through environmental clues and unsettling hybrid discoveries.
Gameplay
At its core, UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game. Players traverse the open ocean, managing fuel and selling catches to island fishmongers to fund upgrades for their gear and vessel. However, the gameplay loop serves as a vehicle for horror; the further you push into the open sea, the more dangerous and grotesque the ecology becomes, requiring nerves of steel to land the most valuable—and terrifying—prizes.
Key Features
- 1First-person harpoon mechanics with endless ammunition
- 2Open-water boat traversal and exploration
- 3Dynamic economy: Sell fish to upgrade gear and vessel
- 4Procedural horror: Creatures become stranger at depth
- 5Japanese urban legend aesthetic and lore
- 6Shrine mechanics that temporarily weaken curses
- 7Day/night cycle affecting visibility and spawn rates
- 8Hybrid creature design blending fish and human anatomy
Highlights
장단점
장점
- +Masterful tension building typical of Chilla's Art
- +Unique 'fishing horror' sub-genre appeal
- +Intriguing lore regarding the human-fish curse
- +Addictive upgrade loop fuels the exploration
단점
- -Currently in development (Release date TBA)
- -Horror elements may be too intense for casual sim fans
- -Specific mechanics may change before full release
Game Ratings
Thick fog, dark waters, and uncanny audio design
Psychological dread rather than cheap jump scares
Satisfying hunt-sell-upgrade cycle
Cryptic lore delivered through environment and NPCs
High-fidelity UE5 lighting mixed with retro aesthetics
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of Chilla's Art and Japanese urban legends
Players who enjoy immersive, moody environments
Those who enjoy economy and upgrade mechanics
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Developer Style
The Convenience Store
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Visual Horror
Iron Lung
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💡 Did You Know?
Developed in collaboration with NyxTales, marking a rare partnership for the studio
Marks a technical shift for Chilla's Art from Unity to Unreal Engine 5
The studio name comes from the chinchilla, featuring a mascot named Chiramaru
The game features a curse mechanic where the 'fish' retain fragments of human memory
Development follows a 'low margin, high sales' strategy typical of the studio
Latest Updates & Events
UMIGARI | ウミガリ - 20% OFF on Steam
UMIGARI | ウミガリ is currently featured on the Steam store!
“The more you explore, the stranger the fish become.”— Game Description
“Humans begin taking on fish-like traits while fish absorb fragments of human identity.”— Lore Overview
Game Ratings
Thick fog, dark waters, and uncanny audio design
Psychological dread rather than cheap jump scares
Satisfying hunt-sell-upgrade cycle
Cryptic lore delivered through environment and NPCs
High-fidelity UE5 lighting mixed with retro aesthetics
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of Chilla's Art and Japanese urban legends
Players who enjoy immersive, moody environments
Those who enjoy economy and upgrade mechanics
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Developed in collaboration with NyxTales, marking a rare partnership for the studio
Marks a technical shift for Chilla's Art from Unity to Unreal Engine 5
The studio name comes from the chinchilla, featuring a mascot named Chiramaru
The game features a curse mechanic where the 'fish' retain fragments of human memory
Development follows a 'low margin, high sales' strategy typical of the studio
Latest Updates & Events
UMIGARI | ウミガリ - 20% OFF on Steam
UMIGARI | ウミガリ is currently featured on the Steam store!
Development Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- Chilla's Art
- Publisher
- Chilla's Art
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Adventure, Horror +1
- Atmosphere
- mysterious/foggy/unsettling/aquatic