Welcome to the Karoshi Club
Kamishibai Interactive · 2023 · Casual, Visual Novel, Anime, Exploration, 2D
PC
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About Welcome to the Karoshi Club
"Welcome to the Karoshi Club" is a free visual novel set in the Japanese horror business punk in black and white manga style. The story follows Kenji Haishima, a former game developer, as he tries to find a new job and land an interview for the sales specialist position at a new company. As the player, you will face the consequences of your choices. Explore the "Karoshi Club" world and uncover the terrifying truth. Enjoy a thrilling experience and immerse yourself in this unique visual novel.
It is a fact that we are keen on expanding the universe of "Karoshi Club" in collaboration with the gaming community. Therefore, "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" is a free showcase of our primary product. We are looking to get feedback on the game to determine whether we are heading in the right direction and identify what we did well and what needs improvement.
- Job Interview Horror Simulator: Experience the fear of job searching in a new reality
- Art: This game's visual style is reminiscent of other famous horror manga artists
- Setting: The crisis in Japan during the 90s is relevant to modern times
Our multinational indie team is a group of game developers impacted by layoffs in the gaming industry in 2023. However, we refused to give up and used this to create something of our own. We are determined to develop games and create specific worlds we are passionate about, and we hope you will love them just as much as we do.Listen to the stories from Kamishibai while you sit back.
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Players praise this free game for its distinctive artistic style inspired by Junji Ito and its literary, old-fashioned character dialogue that creates an engaging contrast with the modern setting. The relatable protagonist and atmospheric presentation make it a worthwhile short experience, though players note it's brief and wish it offered more content, longer gameplay, or additional endings to justify a paid release. While competent across all aspects, the game doesn't excel dramatically in any particular area but delivers a solid, atmospheric experience that most find worth the time investme
It is a really interesting psychological horror visual novel. You play as Kenji, a former game developer who is looking for a new job. Most of the game takes place during a strange job interview, where you need to make choices and decide whether to tell the truth or lie. As you explore the office and interact with different characters, things slowly become stranger, and you start to question what is really happening. The game has 3 different endings, and some of them completely surprised me, so I recommend trying them all to discover every outcome. The black and white manga style artwork gives the game a unique and creepy atmosphere, and the music makes the experience even more immersive. Best of all, it's free, so I highly recommend giving it a try if you enjoy short horror stories with interesting choices and multiple endings.11 found this helpful
[u][b]Overall Recommended:[/b][/u] ✅ [b]Gameplay[/b]: ❤️❤️🤍 [b]Graphics[/b]: ❤️❤️❤ [b]Story[/b]: ❤️❤️🤍 [b]Music/Sounds[/b]: ❤️❤️🤍 [b]Jumpscares[/b]: ❎ [b]Bugs[/b]: 🚫 -------------------------------- [b][u]Total:[/u][/b] ❤️❤️❤️🤍 comment: A quick but good read with simple yet good graphics, definitely could have been a paid game (and would have loved if the game was a bit longer or had a few more endings)3 found this helpful
It's decent, and it's free, so it's a "why not" kind of game. It's not particularly great at any aspect, but it's not bad either. I enjoyed it for what it is, and I don't particularly regret playing it, so it's a pretty fair way to spend 40 minutes.1 found this helpful
I really liked how the character’s inner thoughts & dialogue had an old-fashioned, literary tone that made it feel like u're reading a piece of classic literature. It creates a humorous contrast with the modern setting The main character’s worries about his job feel very relatable, adding a grounded emotional layer to the experience Overall, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves Junji Ito’s art style (˶◜ᵕ◝˶) It’s also free to play & the achievements are easy to unlock
«Поиск и устройство самого себя». «Жестокий реалист к самому себе». «Необходимость выходить за свои рамки».
Masquerading as Hideo Kojima so that you can work at a place designed by Junji Ito
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