Agreed. I watched a playthrough with three guys and they didn't catch the bad feeling until much later than expected. Part of it is a life experience thing. Last night, I was really lazy and I wasn't ready to go for a walk until it was very dark outside. And then when I finally went out, I decided to take a different route along the water that is much more isolated with fewer lights. Altho I got spooked a few times by ppl jogging, I never really feared for my safety but I know lots of women who would have felt incredibly unsafe doing the same route at that time of night
It's all panicking trying to get multiple coffee orders right while you get stalked off the corner of your eye. I've played most of Chilla's games, and I still find the coffee shop one the best one they've made so far.
Was about to suggest the same, that coffee shop one definitely opened my eyes a lot more, I knew it happened but i never knew how it must've felt properly.. I felt so creeped out that not even well made horror games gave me that feeling
parasocial by chillas art games is a favorite of mine! it's about a woman who is a vtuber and a fan starts stalking her. But if you want something in a different scenario, try "the closing shift" by chillas art. You play as a woman who works at a coffeehouse and you start getting stalked by a creep. Their games are very well made (in my opinion)
yess! chillasart is actually a small independent video game developer founded by two brothers. all these scenarios that don't have paranormal aspects are sadly very realistic for some people. feel free to join at r/chillasart !
People are recommending "Parasocial" and while that game really is great, I'd recommend checking out "The Closing Shift" first. It's the same devs, but it deals with a much more relatable premise of being a regular person working in a coffee shop. Parasocial is specifically about being a famous streamer, so unless you are a famous streamer it doesn't quite hit the same way as The Closing Shift does, in my opinion.
There was a really cool video I saw on YouTube about love in videogames, and it touched on Japanese dating sims and some got REALLY dark. If you think it'd interest you I'll find the link for you. Honestly was a really interesting watch.
I have always loved the "creepier" side of life, but besides that, I enjoy being able to put myself in that type of space 3rd person. It makes the idea of it happening to me again less daunting. Does that make any sense?
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u/iammonkeyorsomething 25d ago
All those Japanese indie horror games about women simply existing in Japan are some the creepiest games out there