BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH Is the Psychological Horror Game That Wants You to Look Away—Or Die Trying

Claustrophobic horror, cultural mythology, and sheer psychological dread converge in BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH, the latest entry in the unsettling BrokenLore series from Serafini Productions and Shochiku. This isn’t your typical scream-fest—this is horror that stares back at you.

Set in a suffocating six-square-meter Tokyo apartment, DON’T WATCH traps players in the mind and home of Shinji, a young hikikomori who’s cut himself off from society. But when the shadows of his mind take form, reality begins to rot—ushering in Hyakume, a terrifying being from Japanese folklore whose hundred eyes see everything.

Don’t Look. Don’t Blink. Just Survive.

The core mechanic in DON’T WATCH is as simple as it is horrifying: look at Hyakume, and you’re dead. But it’s not just about avoiding the monster. It’s about surviving in a world where even making eye contact becomes a life-or-death gamble.

Developed alongside a clinical psychologist, the game dives deep into themes of isolation, anxiety, and societal pressure. It’s a raw and reflective experience, using horror not just to scare, but to say something.

And while the scares are intimate—your entire world reduced to a cramped apartment—the narrative unfolds with cinematic dread, punctuated by a haunting blend of hyper-realistic visuals and eerie retro VHS segments that feel like you’re spiraling between nightmares and broken memories.

What to Expect in BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH:

• 🧠 A Unique “Don’t Watch” Mechanic – Avoid direct eye contact to survive. It’s not just a game—it’s a tension-filled ritual.

• 👁 Deep Psychological Horror – Crafted with mental health professionals to explore real fears in terrifying ways.

• 🎮 Minimalist But Heavy-Hitting – A single-room setting with layers of storytelling, emotion, and dread.

• 🔄 Part of the BrokenLore Universe – Expanding on the psychological themes of BrokenLore: LOW, this installment weaves into a broader mythos of modern fears.

Pricing & Availability

• Available now on Steam for $8.99 USD

  – Launch Discount: 10% off

  – Bundle Discount: An additional 10% if bought with BrokenLore: LOW

• PS5 version coming later this year

If you’re into psychological horror that actually messes with your head—and not just your jump-scare tolerance—BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH is an unnerving must-play.