Explore the Haunting World of Shin Shinonome: An Indie Horror Game Experience

Dive into the Shadows with "Shin Shinonome: Onmyōno Miko"

KADOKAWA Game Linkage has unleashed a thrill ride in the form of their latest title, "Shin Shinonome: Onmyōno Miko" on March 26, 2026. This game is available for both Nintendo Switch and Steam platforms and can only be purchased digitally. Adding to the excitement, players can take advantage of a launch sale, allowing them to buy the game at a discounted price of 1,485 yen until April 8.

This title is the second release in an indie game collaboration between KADOKAWA Game Linkage and ABC Animation. Featuring haunting illustrations by Tatsuya Yoshikawa, "Shin Shinonome: Onmyōno Miko" offers a unique rogue-like horror experience that sets it apart from other titles.

Game Mechanics and Storyline

In "Shin Shinonome: Onmyōno Miko," players step into the shoes of a shrine maiden named Yono, who embarks on a quest to find her missing Onmyoji brother. The gameplay unfolds in a haunted mansion that shifts its layout with every new entry. The game cleverly employs sound as a crucial element in the player's strategy, enabling them to identify different types of Mononoke (supernatural beings) by listening to noises from adjacent rooms. Players must utilize traps to lure Mononoke and defeat them, making sound a pivotal element in achieving success.

Not only is overcoming obstacles essential, but players will also need to employ clever tactics to utilize the strengths of Mononoke to their advantage. For those who might struggle with intricate controls, the game offers a more accessible experience while still challenging strategic thinkers.

Game Modes

"Shin Shinonome: Onmyōno Miko" features three engaging modes:
1. Harahe (祓): A storied mode where Yono travels the land on missions for her family, searching for her brother while navigating a fixed layout of the mansion, allowing for puzzle-like gameplay.
2. Misogi (禊): A rogue-like mode where players aim to escape randomly generated smaller mansions, offering a quick-play option reminiscent of classic escape games.
3. Gyou (行): An infinite survival mode where players navigate high-difficulty challenges in a continuously generated tower or underground mansion, testing their resource management skills for online rankings.

Players must observe their surroundings closely to discover critical strategies. The Mononoke are not just adversaries; transforming the environment into an advantage can be a game-changer. For example, one powerful item, the Raijin Symbol (雷神符), can cause massive electric damage to Mononoke when used in water-logged rooms.

Encountering Diverse Mononoke

The mansion is teeming with various sizes and forms of Mononoke. One such creature, the Shinen Gaki (熾燃餓鬼), is particularly massive, posing a challenge that may require players to avoid confrontation altogether. Interestingly, some Mononoke may not attack and instead attempt to communicate with Yono.

When Yono is pushed to the brink, she can awaken