Eve of Souls: Static Pod

Sha is a very lovable (and relatable) character that I quickly got attached to. The game has a great way of depicting the simplest things in a charmful and amospheric way. Both story and gameplay wise there is nothing that I wish the developers would have done differently - it's through and through an amazing game!

RPG Maker strikes again! "Eve of Souls: Static Pod" is one of hundreds of low effort retro-pixel RPG Maker asset/construction kit flips spamming the Steam catalog, made with the RPG Maker video game construction kit... in their own words, "Our easy to use tools are simple enough for a child." Like all RPG Maker "games", this is essentially a bunch of low quality/canned assets from RPG Maker coupled with a cringeworthy high school anime club fan fiction. As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer. The point can be made that the intention of RPG Maker is to make demos and small games to pass around friends, and shouldn't be used for "professional" game development. Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy + pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay. RPG Maker is an absolutely terrible construction kit, and never results in games of any reasonable quality or value to gamers. This one is also badly translated, looks bad, and is abusing Earl…

Control is a little awkward , there are some misspelling like noraml lolol, puzzles are good. nothing much to say since the game is still not complete but the story is quite interesting so far. Hope the dev complete it before GTA 6 launch on pc.

Eve of Souls: Static Pod is a pixel-art horror adventure RPG developed by LighTea Fish Studio and published by SakuraGame, blending survival mechanics, exploration, and psychological tension within a compact but atmospheric framework. Built with RPG Maker foundations, the game leans heavily into mood and narrative rather than spectacle, presenting a slow-burn experience that prioritizes unease and mystery over action-heavy pacing. Its premise is simple yet effective: the protagonist finds herself trapped in a confined, deteriorating environment known as the “Static Pod,” and survival becomes both a physical and mental challenge as she struggles against darkness, isolation, and unseen threats. The setting plays a crucial role in shaping the experience. Rather than sprawling maps or large-scale open environments, the game uses confined corridors, dimly lit spaces, and claustrophobic interiors to create constant tension. Darkness is not just a visual aesthetic but a gameplay mechanic. Remaining too long in poorly lit areas can negatively affect the character’s spirit, reinforcing the psychological vulnerability at the heart of the story. This design choice encourages players to move …

cute little game with a nice horror aspect

it doesnt work on linux steamdeck