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Lizardry · Published by PLAYISM · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 81% positive (151 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Abide by three rules. 1. Never remove your blindfold. 2. Don't let Ashioto catch up to you. 3. Collect all five talisman. Cover your eyes, trust your ears, and...Cling to Blindness.
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Adventure, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
Navigate Cling to Blindness by following three simple yet challenging rules: never remove your blindfold, evade Ashioto, and gather all five talismans. Trust your senses in this unique casual adventure from Lizardry.
About this game
Have you ever played a game without any visuals and just sound alone? And on top of that what if you had to wear a blindfold while playing it?
Cling to Blindness is a horror game played entirely by sound, requiring you to navigate the world blindfolded.
The playtime is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, and the level of fear is relatively low and is accessible even for those who don't usually enjoy horror games.
There are no jump scares, only immersive tension built through sound and imagination.
Game Features
How to Play
Cling to Blindness is a horror audio game where you must rely solely on audio cues to complete a ritual. In this ritual, being blindfolded is a must and not just a suggestion. Playing with headphones is strongly recommended for the full experience.
Navigate with Your Mouse
Use your mouse to progress through the game. Moving it left and right changes your perspective and will help you locate where sounds are coming from. Left-click to step forward.
Follow the Sounds
Once Ashioto catches up to you, it's game over... Rely on sound to navigate and achieve your goal. Instead of visuals, you'll have to depend on a variety of audio cues to help guide you through the darkness.
There are no sudden jump scares as this is a sound-driven horror experience designed to be playable even for those who aren't a fan of traditional horror games.
However, if you begin to feel unwell, we recommend you stop playing the game immediately.
There are three rules you must follow...
1. Never take off your blindfold.
2. Do not let Ashioto catch up to you.
3. Collect all five talismans.
Story
You play as Satsuki, a girl who travels to the ruins of an abandoned village to perform a ritual.
Listen carefully.
If you hear footsteps... that means Ashioto is near.
Never, ever let them catch you.
Use the sound of wind chimes to locate the talismans.
Your hearing becomes your vision as nothing will be shown on the screen.
So do not remove your blindfold—
not until it’s time for it to be taken off.
Play Time
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Voice Cast
Satsuki – Anya Floris
The Guide – Soness Stevens
Penguin Mode
While Cling to Blindness features minimal horror imagery and avoids traditional jumpscares, a special "Penguin Mode" has been included to make the game more approachable for players sensitive to fear. In this mode, players can press "P" to change modes and toggle Penguin Mode. When in Penguin Mode, Ashioto's footsteps are replaced by the gentle, endearing sounds of a penguin walking.
Players who find horror games intimidating can still enjoy Cling to Blindness and we encourage them to try out the Penguin Mode setting for a more lighthearted experience.
Distribution of Digital Blindfold Assets
To all Streamers and Content Creators, we invite you to stream and make videos on Cling to Blindness!
Official blindfold assets are available for streamers, and content creators who wish to incorporate them into their streams or videos!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Lizardry's latest title, Card Make Arena, a card game where you create your own
Card Make Arena – Battle with Cards You Create Yourself Card Make Arena is the latest title from independent developer Lizardry, who previously created the language-deciphering game 7 Days to End with You, the personality diagnostic game Refind Self, and the blindfold-required horror game Cling to Blindness. This game is a card battler where you create your own cards. Not only can you set effects, costs, and activation conditions, but you can also freely customize names and illustrations. Create your very own cards and strive for victory. The store page is now live, ahead of the Steam Early Access release planned for 2026. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3776020/Card_Make_Arena/ Add it to your wishlist and stay tuned for the launch!Read full article on Community Announcements (Tiffany)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver 1.031 Update
Hi everyone, Thank you for playing Cling to Blindness! We've pushed a Ver 1.031 update that provides some fixes and adjustments. Changes/Adjustments ・Fixed an issue so that dialogue now plays automatically. (Dialogue can be paused while the menu screen is open. To resume, close the menu and left-click.) We'll continue to make improvements based on your feedback! If you encounter any issues, please report them in the community thread. Stay safe and be careful of Ashioto. PLAYISM Visit the PLAYISM Website PLAYISM Publisher Page Follow us on X Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Facebook Join our DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM_CS)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver 1.022 Update
Thank you all for playing Cling to Blindness! We've just put out an update that fixes the following bugs: Changes and Adjustments ・Updated several portions of the Chinese localization text ・Adjusted the well's hitbox to be slightly larger ・Adjusted wall sound effects around the well to be slightly quieter We will continue to keep a close eye on everyone's reports and feedback! (And keep your ears open for Ashioto) If you would like to report a bug/issue, please use our pinned Bug Threads in the Discussions! Appreciate everyone's support and we hope you continue to play Cling to Blindness. PLAYISM Visit the PLAYISM Website PLAYISM Publisher Page Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Facebook Join our DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (playism_sd)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver 1.011 Update
Hi everyone, Thank you for playing Cling to Blindness! We've pushed a Ver 1.011 update that provides some fixes and adjustments. Changes/Adjustments ・Expanded the interaction radius around the well when obtaining the fourth talisman. ・Reduced the volume of the wall noises and shortened the audible range. ・For certain sound effects, removed the wind effect and only kept the crumbling sound. ・Fixed an issue where the wind chime sound became hard to hear when moving too far away from it under certain conditions. We'll continue to make improvements based on your feedback! If you encounter any issues, please report them in the community thread. Stay safe and be careful of Ashioto. PLAYISM Visit the PLAYISM Website PLAYISM Publisher Page Follow us on X Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Facebook Join our DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (playism_sd)AnnouncementsOfficial
Audio-Driven Horror Game, Cling to Blindness is Out Now!
Lizardry, developer of 7 Days to End with You and Refind Self: The Personality Test Game presents a new type of horror game...Cling to Blindness is out now!Have you every played a game with only audio cues and zero visuals? And not only that...while blindfolded?!Cling to Blindness is an audio only horror game where you must rely solely on audio cues to complete a mysterious ritual. The playtime is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, and the level of fear is mild enough for those who are usually not fond of horror. There are no jumpscares, so players can focus on the unique sensory experience.For those who find the game still a little too frightening, the game will include a special "Penguin Mode". By pressing the P key in-game, players can switch to this mode, which replaces Ashioto's footsteps with the adorable pitter patter of a penguin's footstep. If you've hesitated to play due to the horror element, we invite you to give it a try in Penguin Mode. Next, to all streamers and content creators, we invite you to stream and make videos on Cling to Blindness! As it is a game meant to be experienced through sound alone, the screen will generally remain blank during gameplay. However, by enabling the visual assist feature, viewers can see a simple display that shows the players position/location within the game.We've also prepared a special "blindfold" overlay for streamers to use during streams, available for download from the PLAYISM official website. This asset is openly distributed so it can be used by anyone and not just streamers. We hope you enjoy this unique and thrilling experience of Cling to Blindness!PLAYISMVisit the PLAYISM Website PLAYISM Publisher Page Follow us on X Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Facebook Join our DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (playism_sd)
