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The Night Way Home

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Genre: 和風サバイバルホラー

Game Overview

The Night Way Home sends Rina home from school through a route that shifts into something else. Chilla's Art's survival elements appear here earlier in the catalog. GPA scores it high on Horror and Dark World — the liminal commute setting that has become the studio's most recurring horror context.

Game Characteristics

Horror

80%

Dystopian Setting

75%

Dark

70%

Existential Themes

55%

Action

50%

Emotional Story

50%

Graphics

45%

Target Audience

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

Beginner

Intermediate

62 ✓

Advanced

60 ✓

Keywords

Chilla's Art下校路の異界VHSフィルターサバイバル要素日本ホラー

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Horror

80%

Dystopian Setting

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Dark

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Existential Themes

55%

Action

50%

Emotional Story

50%

Graphics

45%

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About "The Night Way Home"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

[Chilla's Art] The Night Way Home（帰り道） leads with its 和風サバイバルホラー identity, anchored by the core feel of "The Night Way Home sends Rina home from school through a route that shifts into something else." The headline profile reads Horror 80% / Dystopian Setting 75% / Dark 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Horror and Dystopian Setting. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "[Chilla's Art] The Night Way Home（帰り道）" by using its feel of Chilla's Art, 下校路の異界, and VHSフィルター as the primary lens, weighting Horror and Dystopian Setting most heavily. Top similar titles include "夜勤事件（The Convenience Store）", "Lost in Vivo（ロスト・イン・ヴィーヴォ）", "ブレア・ウィッチ（Blair Witch）".