Visual novel: The One from the Dark

Visual novel: The One from the Dark

Reanim Games · May 7, 2026 · Casual, Adventure, Action, Visual Novel, Exploration

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Visual novel: The One from the Dark price by region

Visual novel: The One from the Dark costs $0.90 in Georgia (USD), £0.95 in the United Kingdom, $0.99 in the United States, €1.09 in Europe (EUR), CA$1.19 in Canada, A$1.40 in Australia, NZ$1.59 in New Zealand, R$3.99 in Brazil and zł4.15 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Visual novel: The One from the Dark offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $0.90 $0.90 — 1
United Kingdom £0.95 £0.95 — 1
United Statesyour region $0.99 $0.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €1.09 €1.09 — 1
Canada CA$1.19 CA$1.19 — 1
Australia A$1.40 A$1.40 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.59 NZ$1.59 — 1
Brazil R$3.99 R$3.99 — 1
Poland zł4.15 zł4.15 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Visual novel: The One from the Dark

Visual novel set in a rural horror setting. Take on the role of a city real estate appraiser stranded in a remote village with no phone service, no cars, and no escape. Read dialogues, make choices, and try to maintain your sanity before the local Tree decides you're for dinner tonight.

Visual novel: The One from the Dark — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise this psychological horror visual novel for its atmospheric storytelling, strong writing, and effective use of subtle tension through silence and gaslighting rather than jump scares. The multiple branching paths and endings encourage replays, and the protagonist has genuine agency depending on player choices. However, the slow pacing and reading-heavy gameplay may frustrate those seeking more action-oriented experiences, and the deliberate quiet horror approach won't appeal to all tastes.

Not recommended May 25, 2026
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Recommended May 10, 2026
This is a good solid game. Good story good music good writing suspense foreshadowing and fun with many bad endings and 1 good one. The main girl is not a wimp unless you make her one. 10/10. Even the length is perfect.
2 found this helpful
Recommended May 7, 2026
A tense, atmospheric psychological horror VN where silence and gaslighting create genuine dread. The branching paths and multiple endings add replay value, though the slow pacing and reading-heavy gameplay won't suit everyone. A haunting little gem for patient horror fans.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 13, 2026
Developed by Reanim Games and published by STuNT, Visual novel: The One from the Dark is a psychological horror experience that favors suspense, mystery, and narrative depth over conventional gameplay. The story follows Jane Evans, a real estate appraiser sent to inspect a remote property in the secluded village of Roadville. What begins as an ordinary business trip quickly turns into a nightmare when transportation problems and the town's strange atmosphere force her to remain overnight. Surrounded by uneasy locals who seem to know more than they are willing to admit, Jane becomes entangled in an ancient prophecy connected to a mysterious Tree, leaving her to determine whether the horrors surrounding her are real or simply the result of manipulation and fear. The game succeeds in creating an oppressive atmosphere through its storytelling. Rather than relying on frequent scares or action-heavy sequences, it gradually builds tension by making every conversation feel meaningful and every character potentially dangerous. The isolated village serves as an effective backdrop, presenting an environment where outsiders are unwelcome and every unanswered question adds another layer to the…
1 found this helpful
Recommended May 7, 2026
Oh, how I love noir visual novels. The main character reminds me of Alina Rin, and I don't know why, but it's as if she was modeled after her.
1 found this helpful
Recommended May 7, 2026
A visual novel set in a rural horror setting. Take on the role of an urban real estate appraiser stuck in a remote village with no cell service, no cars, and no way out. Read the dialogues, make choices, and try not to lose your sanity before the local Tree decides that you're dinner tonight.
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