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Japanese dark fantasy-inspired cosmic horror extraction-lite Kaidan announced for PC

Developer 5th Column Studio has announced Kaidan, an “extraction-lite” inspired by Japanese dark fantasy and cosmic horror. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not…
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Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page :

About

Brutal and unforgiving, Kaidan plunges you into a nightmarish vision of Japanese dark fantasy twisted by cosmic horror. Alone or with friends, strategize carefully as you endure a relentless descent into madness, where every moment is a vicious fight to survive.

Caught in the web between life and death, you rise as a Seeker, having struck a deal with The Envoy for a second chance. You are cast back to your once tranquil land of Ikai [2 articles]" href="https://www.gematsu.com/games/ikai">Ikai guchi, instructed to tear the voice from the throats of the Chordbearers.

Alone or with allies, endure the weight of madness, through desecrated temples, blighted villages, and realms where the mist between worlds is thin.

Key Features

  • Explore Ikaiguchi, a land inspired by Japanese mythos and twisted by cosmic horror.
  • Fight horrific Yokai and powerful bosses in visceral, high stakes combat.
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  • Prepare for missions carefully, balance your needed supplies and tools against valuable relics to recover.
  • Upgrade and customize your arsenal of deadly weaponry and abilities.
  • Survive… lest you lose it all.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery .

Announce Trailer

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