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Corpse Party

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Team GrisGris / 5pb.

Genre: ホラーADV

Game Overview

Corpse Party traps students in a haunted elementary school that exists between dimensions, where survival depends on avoiding Wrong End deaths that are documented in explicit detail. The RPG Maker original became a cult horror landmark. Switch, PS4, Xbox, and PC versions released in 2021. GPA scores it high on Horror and Multiple Endings — the Japanese indie horror that built its reputation on the permanence of wrong choices.

Game Characteristics

Horror

88%

Dark

88%

Multiple Endings

85%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Visual Novel / ADV

80%

Story Depth

75%

Emotional Story

70%

Graphics

40%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

58 ✓

Keywords

psychological horrorvisual novel / ADV死亡エンド多数日本ホラーRPGツクール原点

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Horror

88%

Dark

88%

Multiple Endings

85%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Visual Novel / ADV

80%

Story Depth

75%

Emotional Story

70%

Graphics

40%

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About "Corpse Party"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

コープスパーティー（Corpse Party） leads with its ホラーADV identity, anchored by the core feel of "Corpse Party traps students in a haunted elementary school that exists between dimensions, where survival depends on a…." The headline profile reads Horror 88% / Dark 88% / Multiple Endings 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Horror and Dark. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "コープスパーティー（Corpse Party）" by using its feel of psychological horror, visual novel / ADV, and 死亡エンド多数 as the primary lens, weighting Horror and Dark most heavily. Top similar titles include "マッドファーザー（Mad Father）", "パラノマサイト FILE23 本所七不思議（PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo）", "アンティル・ドーン（Until Dawn）".