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2017PCSteam Deck playable98 % positive7.99 €

You follow a visual novel where the village of Hinamizawa slides into dread, with music, backdrops and characters pulling you deep into the story. As the scenarios unfold, you piece together the mystery behind the events.

Dread and tension
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
Distinctive, stylised art style

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The closest matches for Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Ch.5 Meakashi are Doki Doki Literature Club!, KinitoPet and Saya no Uta. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Higurashi When They Cry Hou: Ch.5 Meakashi special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Doki Doki Literature Club! 100% match – Dread and tension
Newest alternative: KinitoPet 95% match – released 2024

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