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The spring

by Akaji Games

2025
71% positive
7
$3.99
Steam

About This Game

The spring is a Japanese-style first-person horror game set in an abandoned hot spring town. In a silent inn, the player must escape the horrors that await and try to survive.

Story
The protagonist, exhausted from work, decides to visit a budget hot spring inn for a short getaway. However, what awaits is an unexpected and terrifying experience.

Features
・Horror game set in Japan
・Conversations with characters
・Survival horror escaping from terrifying threats
・First-person walking simulator

Controls:
WASD - Move
Shift + W - Run
Left Click - Interact
ESC - Settings

Play Time
Depending on the player, around 60 minutes.

About Streaming
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Please forgive any minor translation mistakes.

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User Reviews

Positive5
Negative2
Overall71% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 8/18/2025
Developer: Akaji Games
Publisher: Akaji Games
Price: $3.99

Platform Support

Windows

Media

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