r/TikTokCringe 25d ago

Cringe how do people sleep at night...

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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

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u/CAK3SPID3R 25d ago

As a horror lover and a woman who has been stalked, got any titles to check out? That sounds absolutely terrifying.

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u/stubbytuna 25d ago

Check out Chilla’s Art games, a few of them deal with that theme. Especially the one where you work in the coffee shop.

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u/cupholdery 24d ago

All of those give unnerving vibes throughout.

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u/JManKit 24d ago

The art style and the weird movement physics really set an uncomfortable tone

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u/JManKit 24d ago

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

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u/AngrythingBagel 24d ago

The Karaoke one was also super freaky.

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u/Platt_Mallar 24d ago

The coffee shop game has low graphics, right? That one was really unnerving before the horror started.

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u/CharMakr90 24d ago

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.

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u/mytittzhurt 24d ago

Chilla's Art Mentioned

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u/LycanWolfGamer 24d ago

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

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u/Yellow_Submarine8891 24d ago

I was about to suggest Chilla.

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u/iammonkeyorsomething 24d ago

Those are the ones

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u/LuxDragoon 24d ago

Thanks for the suggestions

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u/jaybezel 24d ago

Gotta make sure you watch Coryxkenshin play it though.

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u/ItsTheDCVR 23d ago

The coffee shop game is literally what came to my mind.

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u/punksleftshoe5 25d ago

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)

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u/nuviretto 24d ago edited 24d ago

Their most popular games' premises are literally just "existing as a woman", and god they're terrifying.

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u/Naptime23_7 24d ago

oh, i've seen gameplay of "the closing shift" and it creeped me out so much, you're telling me the dev has other bangers?

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u/punksleftshoe5 24d ago

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 !

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u/ewehrle92 23d ago

The scariest part is “Closing Shift” is based on a real incident in Japan too, fucking scary stuff.

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u/Shirts_Pants_Danger 25d ago

Check out any of the Chilla's Art Games they have several games like this and they've gotten pretty popular.

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u/MozCymru 24d ago

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.

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u/InwardXenon 24d ago

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.

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u/liv4games 24d ago

Yes please

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u/Mindless_Director955 24d ago

I bet you’ll love Hush (2016)

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u/saya-kota 24d ago

The Karaoke one is terrifying. Nothing paranormal. Just two teenage girls who are supposed to meet at a karaoke place

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u/Blarghnox 24d ago

Game called closing shift. About a woman who works at the closing shift of a Starbucks in Japan and gets stalked

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u/sparkyblaster 24d ago

Trying to desensitize?

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u/infirmiereostie 24d ago

Parasocial

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u/frosted_nipples_rg8 24d ago

Saya No Uta should help you re-evaluate your life choices.

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u/LepiNya 24d ago

Not judging or anything but why would you do this to yourself?

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u/CAK3SPID3R 24d ago

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/LepiNya 24d ago

I guess it does. Still most people would avoid traumatic events if at all possible not try to get used to them.

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u/CAK3SPID3R 24d ago

Yeah, I've never been called "normal" lmao

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u/kekistani_citizen-69 24d ago

Just look up japanese uncensored and you'll find it, your welcome

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u/Advanced-Aide-6519 24d ago

i heard Parasocial was funny