Luto Horror Game About a Hikikomori Free on Epic Games Store
A critically acclaimed horror game grounded in a hikikomori's trauma is now free for a limited time, making a well-reviewed exploration of isolation and psychological distress widely accessible.
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The psychological horror game Luto is being distributed for free on the Epic Games Store until July 24. Players control a traumatized hikikomori who has been unable to leave the house since a loved one died, and must escape a home where fears manifest as anomalous changes. The game has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with over 1,300 reviews, roughly 85% of which are positive. The developer warns the game contains themes of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
The house in Luto changes with each exploration, and the Steam page advises players to consider breaking the rules if a puzzle gives them trouble. The developer, Broken Bird Games, warns that the game includes depictions of anxiety, depression, and suicide. The giveaway on the Epic Games Store runs through July 24.
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