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Watch trailer on Steam ↗The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION
ImCyan · Published by Vaka Game Magazine · Official site ↗
Positive — 89% positive (47 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
"Tsugunohi" creator ImCyan's former 3D dungeon horror film is now available on Steam. The game also features a battle mode against monsters, and if you complete the hard mode, which is new to the Steam version, a later story will appear. Can you escape safely from the "world of death"?
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Explore the perilous "world of death" in The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale. Battle monstrous foes and navigate treacherous dungeons, all while racing to escape this haunting realm crafted by ImCyan.
About this game
【If you feel the game screen is too small】
Since "The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" is made with an old tool called RPG MAKER MV 2000, you cannot adjust the size in Window mode, and the screen will seem small.
By using an external tool such as "蜃気楼", you can enlarge the screen by 150-300%, so please try it if you are concerned about the small screen display.
The game starts up in full screen mode, and you can switch between Window mode and full screen mode by pressing the F4 key.
【F12 Key Function and Screenshot Limitation】
Due to the specification of the production tool (RPG MAKER MV 2000), pressing the F12 key in the Steam application will return you to the title, so screenshots cannot be taken. Please understand this.
【ABOUT THIS GAME】
This horror comes from "front"--.
ImCyan, the developer of "Tsugunohi", has released a 3D dungeon horror game on Steam almost 10 years ago.
This shocking game, which is described as a "retelling" of the "Tsugunohi" series,
as you move forward on the screen like in "Wizardry," a shocking, screaming terror suddenly keeps appearing in front of you.
Unlike other "Tsugunohi" games, the game also features battles against the monsters, which will leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
This Steam Edition adds a hard mode and a post-clearance story.
[Estimated time for first-time play]
Normal mode: 60 minutes
Hard mode: 90 minutes
【POINT】
・This is an extra-legal work produced in the early days of the now very popular "Tsugunohi".
・The battle system, which is not usually used in the Tsugunohi series, is employed to create a screaming terror.
・The game is a quirky 3D game with the look and feel of a 3D game, using the techniques of RPG MAKER MV 2000, a production tool that once dominated the market.
・While "Tsugunohi" is a game that moves to the left, this game has a unique "forward" atmosphere.
Since "The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" is made with an old tool called RPG MAKER MV 2000, you cannot adjust the size in Window mode, and the screen will seem small.
By using an external tool such as "蜃気楼", you can enlarge the screen by 150-300%, so please try it if you are concerned about the small screen display.
The game starts up in full screen mode, and you can switch between Window mode and full screen mode by pressing the F4 key.
【F12 Key Function and Screenshot Limitation】
Due to the specification of the production tool (RPG MAKER MV 2000), pressing the F12 key in the Steam application will return you to the title, so screenshots cannot be taken. Please understand this.
【ABOUT THIS GAME】
This horror comes from "front"--.
ImCyan, the developer of "Tsugunohi", has released a 3D dungeon horror game on Steam almost 10 years ago.
This shocking game, which is described as a "retelling" of the "Tsugunohi" series,
as you move forward on the screen like in "Wizardry," a shocking, screaming terror suddenly keeps appearing in front of you.
Unlike other "Tsugunohi" games, the game also features battles against the monsters, which will leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
This Steam Edition adds a hard mode and a post-clearance story.
[Estimated time for first-time play]
Normal mode: 60 minutes
Hard mode: 90 minutes
【POINT】
・This is an extra-legal work produced in the early days of the now very popular "Tsugunohi".
・The battle system, which is not usually used in the Tsugunohi series, is employed to create a screaming terror.
・The game is a quirky 3D game with the look and feel of a 3D game, using the techniques of RPG MAKER MV 2000, a production tool that once dominated the market.
・While "Tsugunohi" is a game that moves to the left, this game has a unique "forward" atmosphere.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Open GL compliant video card
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
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This work is an offshoot of the "Tsugunohi" series, which has a cult following on the Internet. The content of the game is shocking, with horrors that will make you scream out from the "front" instead of from the "left" as in the usual "Tsugunohi". "The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" ■Developer: ImCyan ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Regular price: 580 yen ■Supported languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese ©ImCyan / vaka, Inc.Read full article on Community Announcements (vaka)AnnouncementsOfficial
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2670360/ Period: 3/14 2:00 - 3/21 2:00（JST） This work is an offshoot of the "Tsugunohi" series, which has a cult following on the Internet. The content of the game is shocking, with horrors that will make you scream out from the "front" instead of from the "left" as in the usual "Tsugunohi". {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44735078/2296189233135b637cbdba4acb35d03ca96d8ad3.png "The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" ■Developer: ImCyan ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Regular price: 580 yen ■Supported languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese ©ImCyan / vaka, Inc.Read full article on Community Announcements (vaka)AnnouncementsOfficial
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"The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" Now on sale {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44735078/2296189233135b637cbdba4acb35d03ca96d8ad3.png Created by the creator of "Tsugunohi", a J-horror game famous for its "goes left," this is a 3D dungeon game in which you have to "goes forward"! The game features a hard mode with high difficulty level battles and a story that can be enjoyed later in the game. ▼ Go here to see more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2670360/__STEAM_EDITION/Read full article on Community Announcements (vaka)AnnouncementsOfficial
"The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" Now on sale
"The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" Now on sale {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44735078/2296189233135b637cbdba4acb35d03ca96d8ad3.png The protagonist sees a woman collapse in front of his apartment. Strange arms and smell. The protagonist is consumed by fear after this event. ▼ Go here to see more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2670360/__STEAM_EDITION/Read full article on Community Announcements (vaka)AnnouncementsOfficial
"The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" Now on sale
"The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION" Now on sale {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44735078/2296189233135b637cbdba4acb35d03ca96d8ad3.png In the hard mode, which is of a higher difficulty level, the grudge spirits attack twice. The spirits' durability value is also increased, making the game full of thrills. The graphics and presentation are also more frightening. ▼ Go here to see more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2670360/__STEAM_EDITION/Read full article on Community Announcements (vaka)
