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FORCES · Published by FORCES
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
This is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game. Play a 3-minute game of hide-and-seek in an abandoned school at midnight. With only the beam of a flashlight to guide them through the darkness, the children must play KAKUREONI and bring the Ritual of Reincarnation to an end.
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In KAKUREONI: Hide-and-Seek Horror, players take on the roles of children or the supernatural entity seeking them out. Navigate the dark corridors of an abandoned school at midnight using just a flickering flashlight to avoid being found.
About this game
Left behind in an abandoned school at midnight, a group of children must fight to survive...
KAKUREONI is a fast-paced asymmetrical horror game where the Children hide and the Oni (Seekers) hunts them down in intense 3-minute matches.
A mysterious third presence—neither human nor Oni—roams the map, making every match unpredictable.
Your only lifelines are the beam of a flashlight and the voices of your friends over a walkie-talkie. Read the shadows, listen for danger, stay hidden, and make your escape.
This is the story of children spirited away from their world, struggling to find their way back home.
◆ Fast-Paced 3-Minute Matches: Short, high-energy battles you can play again and again.
◆ Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror: A deadly survival game where the Hider (children) must escape from the overwhelmingly powerful seeker (Oni).
◆ Team Up with Walkie-Talkies: The Children can communicate with their teammates at any time. But beware—if the Oni is nearby, your conversations can be overheard...
◆ A Third Threat: Ghosts roam the map as a third presence, siding with the Oni. Use it to your advantage to gain a powerful ally.
◆ Getting Caught Isn’t the End: Even after being captured, there are still ways to help your teammates.
Coordinate with Your Teammates Using Walkie-Talkies
In KAKUREONI, children can communicate with each other using walkie-talkies.
“Over here!” “Watch out!” — calling out to your teammates and work together to survive.
But be careful—if the Oni is nearby, it can hear everything you're saying.
Buy Mysterious Dagashi Snacks
Before each match, players can visit the dagashi shop and buy snacks together.
The old lady sells all kinds of mysterious dagashi, each with its own unique effect.
Use them at the right moment, and you can turn the tide of the match in your favor!
Ghosts Roaming the School
The school is haunted by far more than just the Children and the Oni. Countless ghosts wander its halls.
These spirits are allies of the Oni, interfering with the Children and making survival even more difficult.
The Children can reveal nearby ghosts using Spirit Vision, but the Oni can see them at all times, giving it a dangerous advantage.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
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Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Evolving Toward the Demo! Latest Update on Dagashi Effects, Oni Skills & More!
Hello! We're the KAKUREONI Development Team. KAKUREONI Is Evolving Toward the Demo!KAKUREONI is currently in active development as we work toward the release of the Demo!Over the past few weeks, we've made some major changes and adjustments to the way the game is played, as well as to various game systems.We've just released a new video where we talk about some of the latest developments! ✅ YouTube video: Dagashi Effects and Oni Skills...?In the latest video, we also talk about some of the game systems that are currently being designed and fine-tuned.Here are a few things to look out for:Effects from Dagashi (Japanese candy/snacks)Skills available to the OniDifferent ways to play as a Human or an OniOverall game balance adjustments With KAKUREONI, we're not simply adding new features one by one.Instead, we're aiming to create a game where each element affects other parts of the experience, coming together to create a deeper and more cohesive game. Because of this, you may notice that the game has changed significantly compared to videos we released a little while ago, or the version you played at our events."Wait... wasn't this different before?"...You might find yourself thinking that! So, if you've played KAKUREONI before, we hope you'll enjoy seeing how much the game has evolved and checking out the latest updates! 🎉 And There's Still More Hidden Away...In the latest video, we also briefly talk about the second map and the second Oni....But we can't show you everything just yet.There are still plenty of things we're keeping hidden from you... 👀And it's not just the game systems—there's even more information waiting to be revealed in the future!We hope you'll look forward to what's coming next. KAKUREONI will continue to evolve as we work toward the Demo.We'll keep sharing development updates and new information through videos and Steam News, so be sure to stay tuned!And if KAKUREONI has caught your interest, please continue to support us by: Adding KAKUREONI to y...Read full article on Community Announcements (forcesforces11)AnnouncementsOfficial
🎮8/12 KAKUREONI — Playtesting the Latest Build with Special Guests
Hello everyone, this is the KAKUREONI: Hide and Seek Horror development team!We’re inviting two special guests to play the latest version of the game in a special collaborative livestream!In this livestream, we’ll be joined by うまれたてのぷるさん（Umaretateno Puru）and ジークレストユリアさん（Shikuresuto Yuria） as they take on the newly revamped 「KAKUREONI:Hide-and-seek Horror」 together with our development team.We’ll be showing off the changes and new gameplay experiences brought by the latest update, so don’t miss their reactions! 👀📺 Stream DetailsDate: Wednesday, August 12, 2026Time: 9:30 PM JSTChannel: ぴくせれ~ど! / Pixelade @ Game Development VTubers Official Channel▼ Watch the livestream on YouTube🌟 Our Special GuestsWe’ll be joined by two special guests for today’s playtest!First up is うまれたてのぷるさん（Umaretateno Puru）, a VTuber known for her incredibly memorable screams!She’s a horror-game-loving gal otaku, but will we get to hear those famous screams when she faces 「KAKUREONI:Hide-and-seek Horror」 ...? 👀Our second guest is ジークレストユリアさん（Shikuresuto Yuria）, a horror VTuber known for being the type who doesn’t scream! But will she be able to keep her cool when the Oni starts chasing her...? 👹With two guests who have such different reactions to horror, we’re excited to see what happens!We’ll see you on the livestream! 🎮✨The development team is looking forward to having you join us!Read full article on Community Announcements (Nyandy)AnnouncementsOfficial
Play the Newly Renewed KAKUREONI DEMO First at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13!
Hello everyone, this is the KAKUREONI development team. We're excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at "Tokyo Game Dungeon 13", taking place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026! 📅 Event InfoDate: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, HamamatsuchoDebuting the New DEMO with Major Renewal UpdatesWe're currently working on a major game design update for KAKUREONI, aimed at making the experience deeper and more strategic. At Tokyo Game Dungeon 13, we'll be giving you your very first chance to try the latest DEMO version reflecting this new gameplay—ahead of its general release.Whether you've played before or you're picking it up for the first time, we think you'll find something fresh to enjoy. *Please note the final release version may differ from what's shown here.If you're wondering exactly what's changed, be sure to check out belowed video where Pixelade! walks through the update in detail 👇Battle It Out with the Dev Team on Site!Members of both the development team and Pixelade! will be at the venue all day.We'd love to hear your thoughts and impressions after playing—what stood out, what felt off, anything at all. Your feedback will go directly into polishing the game ahead of full release ✨🎁 Playtest RewardEveryone who plays the demo will receive an exclusive original Button Badge featuring game-dev VTuber unit "Pixelade!", while supplies last!Limited quantity available—while supplies last. If you're able to make it to the venue, we'd love for you to come try out the latest version of KAKUREONI!And if KAKUREONI has caught your interest even a little, we'd love for you to:Wishlist KAKUREONI on Steam ✅Join the Community Hub and share your thoughts ✍️Thank you so much for supporting KAKUREONI!Read full article on Community Announcements (forcesforces11)AnnouncementsOfficial
🎮 July 31: First Look at Our Brand-New DEMO Livestream!
Hello everyone, this is the KAKUREONI: Hide and Seek Horror development team! We're excited to unveil our brand-new DEMO, featuring our latest major gameplay update, for the very first time on the game development VTuber channel "Pixelade!"For this special livestream, we'll be joined by our special guest, Kukurogi Hyum, as we dive into the newly revamped KAKUREONI together. Along the way, we'll share insights from the development team and showcase how the gameplay experience has evolved through this major update.Have you been wondering:"How is it different from the previous DEMO?""What's changed in the gameplay?"Join us to see all the exciting changes in action! 📺 Livestream InformationDate & Time Friday, July 31, 2026 20:30 (JST)Channel Pixelade! | Official Game Development VTuber Channel▶ Watch on YouTube 🌟 Special Guest: Kukurogi HyumWe're thrilled to welcome back Kukurogi Hyum, who also collaborated with us during CBT2!As both an indie game enthusiast and someone with programming expertise, Hyum will be trying out the new version of KAKUREONI and sharing honest feedback on the gameplay, feel, and overall experience.We're looking forward to seeing Hyum's live reactions—and we hope you'll join us for the fun! 🎲 You'll Be Able to Play It Yourself Soon...The latest DEMO featured in this livestream will soon be available for everyone to experience at an upcoming real-world event.We'll be sharing more details very soon, so stay tuned! See you on July 31!The entire development team is looking forward to seeing you at the livestream. 🎉Read full article on Community Announcements (forcesforces11)AnnouncementsOfficial
Director's Message | Thank You & Demo Plans
July Director's Message Since we first revealed KAKUREONI at Tokyo Game Show 2025, so many of you have taken the time to play the game and share your thoughts with us.We have received more feedback than we could have imagined, and for that, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks. Looking Toward the Demo Our next major milestone is the Demo version, and development is now moving forward with that goal in mind.After carefully reviewing all the feedback we received during CBT2, we realized something important:The game is still only built on its fundamentals.Why did we come to that conclusion?Because almost every compliment we received was simply, "This is fun" or "This is really well made."Those comments made us incredibly happy.But at the same time, they also made us realize that the game still lacks those unforgettable moments that make players think,"I have to tell someone about what just happened!" The Experience We Want KAKUREONI to Deliver At our core, we believe that games are all about creating memorable experiences.For KAKUREONI, that experience is:A genuine game of hide-and-seek between terrifyingly powerful Oni and vulnerable children.To make that experience even stronger, we believe the game needs more moments that are unique to KAKUREONI—memorable moments that players would naturally want to tell others about it.With that goal in mind, we're focusing on three major areas as we work toward the Demo. 1. Improving the Quality of Existing FeaturesWe'll continue polishing the gameplay and refining the overall experience.2. Designing and Implementing New SystemsWe're exploring new mechanics that can create even more memorable and uniquely KAKUREONI moments.3. Improving Overall Player ExperienceWe'll also be improving areas that haven't received enough attention yet, including the UI, tutorials, settings, and in-game information, so the game becomes more intuitive and comfortable for everyone to play. In Closing To everyone who has supported KAKUREONI so f...Read full article on Community Announcements (forcesforces11)
