A side-scrolling psychological horror where you only walk ←.
The latest entry of the “Tsugunohi” series now takes place in a Showa-retro rural Japanese town!
■ABOUT THIS GAME
With over 150 million views across related videos, Tsugunohi has become a cult phenomenon on the internet.
In Tsugunohi, the story unfolds simply by moving the protagonist to the left—a unique and minimalist style of Japanese horror.
This time, Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past-, set in a Showa-retro, decaying rural town, arrives on Steam as a standalone title!
The gameplay remains the same as previous Tsugunohi entries—you only move the protagonist to the left.
With no complex controls, you can fully immerse yourself in the realistic and uncanny horror crafted by ImCyan.
After clearing the game once, a hidden scenario will unlock, offering even more terrifying experiences.
For this standalone release, a special Art & Setting Archive has been added, allowing you to explore behind-the-scenes insights and expanded lore.
Experience how a young girl’s everyday life becomes slowly consumed by fear, wrapped in the eerie nostalgia of the Showa era…
■STORY
Due to her mother’s sudden work situation, a young girl from a single-parent household must return to the rundown countryside where her grandmother lives.
Accustomed to the city, she feels out of place in the quiet, aging village.
Her strange-acting grandmother, a grandfather who should be dead, an unfamiliar schoolgirl—
A series of horrors slowly creeps toward the girl…
■PROFILE
Tsugunohi Series
ImCyan is an indie game creator known for producing numerous horror titles. His most iconic work is the Tsugunohi series.
The hallmark of the series is its simple mechanic: “just walk left.”
While walking along everyday locations—your usual route home, your workplace—the player experiences everyday life gradually swallowed by creeping dread.
Savor the slow descent as ordinary life becomes increasingly unsettling.
■Notice of DLC Page Unpublishing
The store page for the DLC version of Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past- will be unpublished on December 18, 2025, at 7:00 AM.
■For those who have already purchased the DLC version of Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past-
If you have already purchased Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past- as DLC for Tsugunohi, you do not need to purchase it again from this store page.
After release, this standalone version will be automatically added to your Steam library.
There is no need for you to buy anything again.
Additionally, the DLC version of Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past- that you currently have installed will remain playable as long as you do not delete it.
If you choose to delete it, please download the standalone version that has been automatically added to your library.
Although the DLC store page for Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past- will be hidden from general users, you will still be able to access it from your Steam client.
■Gameplay Streaming Guidelines
1. Allowed Platforms
You may stream or upload gameplay on the following platforms:
YouTube, Niconico, Twitch, X, Facebook, your own website, and other video-sharing platforms.
2. Conditions of Use
(1) Commercial Use
Commercial use is not permitted.
However, you may monetize your videos using features officially provided by video-sharing platforms
(e.g., YouTube Partner Program, Super Chat).
(2) Required Attribution
When streaming, please include the following information:
＝＝＝＝＝
＜Official Links＞
・Tsugunohi Official X
・Tsugunohi Steam Page
・Tsugunohi Fan Club
・Tsugunohi Official Website
＜Copyright Notice＞
・© vaka, Inc. All Rights Reserved
＝＝＝＝＝
If the “©” symbol cannot be displayed due to platform specifications or text limits,
or if the work is a collaboration title, please check the FAQ for alternate notation rules.
(3) Spoilers
If your content includes story spoilers, please mark your stream/video appropriately
(e.g., “Contains spoilers”) to ensure all players can enjoy the game.
(4) Prohibited Content
Streaming or posting the following is prohibited:
・Anything violating laws or public order
・Content infringing on intellectual property, reputation, privacy, or other rights
・Videos consisting only of extracted in-game movies or music with no original creative input
・Streaming the game before its official release date
・Illegally obtaining, modifying, or altering the game program or data
・Content that harms the image or reputation of the game, the developer, or related parties
・Content that may mislead viewers into believing you are officially endorsed or affiliated
・Any other content deemed inappropriate by the developer
(5) Removal Requests
If we determine a stream violates these guidelines or is otherwise inappropriate,
we may request its deletion or suspension.
Upon request, please remove or suspend the content without delay.
(6) Inquiries
We do not respond to individual inquiries regarding these guidelines or streaming permissions.
(7) Updates
These guidelines may be updated at any time.
Please check the latest version before posting gameplay content.
