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Martha is Dead

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LKA

Genre: 心理ホラーADV

Game Overview

Martha is Dead sets its psychological horror in WWII Italy, following Giulia who assumes the identity of her drowned twin sister. The setting intersects wartime atrocity with personal dissociation. LKA's 2022 release was partially censored on PlayStation for graphic content. GPA scores it high on Dark World and Existential Themes — the horror game that most directly engages with historical trauma as a narrative device.

Game Characteristics

Dark

90%

Dystopian Setting

85%

Existential Themes

80%

Emotional Story

78%

Story Depth

78%

Horror

78%

Graphics

72%

Puzzle

50%

Target Audience

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

Beginner

Intermediate

58 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

psychological horror戦時下ホラー双子イタリア発文学的ホラー

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Dark

90%

Dystopian Setting

85%

Existential Themes

80%

Emotional Story

78%

Story Depth

78%

Horror

78%

Graphics

72%

Puzzle

50%

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About "Martha is Dead"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

マーサ・イズ・デッド（Martha is Dead） leads with its 心理ホラーADV identity, anchored by the core feel of "Martha is Dead sets its psychological horror in WWII Italy, following Giulia who assumes the identity of her drowned t…." The headline profile reads Dark 90% / Dystopian Setting 85% / Existential Themes 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dark and Dystopian Setting. Balanced to appeal to a broad range of players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "マーサ・イズ・デッド（Martha is Dead）" by using its feel of psychological horror, 戦時下ホラー, and 双子 as the primary lens, weighting Dark and Dystopian Setting most heavily. Top similar titles include "オブザーバー：システムリダックス（Observer: System Redux）", "SOMA（ソーマ）", "シグナリス（SIGNALIS）".