A psychological horror demo set in a Showa-era Japanese school. Explore a quiet school at night, investigate strange occurrences, and uncover the beginning of a mysterious story. The full version is scheduled for release on June 24, 2026.

■ OverviewThis is a demo version of The Night Duty Log. A short horror adventure set in a Showa-era Japanese school. You play as a teacher left alone in a quiet school at night, investigating strange occurrences.In this demo, you can experience the beginning of the story.■ StoryAutumn, 1981 Yamazato Elementary School, Chiba PrefectureA teacher assigned to night duty patrols the school while recording events in a log. However, subtle inconsistencies begin to appear in what should be a familiar environment.Records that increase. Footsteps that disappear. Classrooms where no one should be.— Even so, the log must be written.■ Gameplay· A Horror Experience Driven by Your Choices · Progress through the story by reading the log · Your choices affect how events unfold · A short and compact experience (demo version)■ Features· An eerie atmosphere inspired by Showa-era schools · Retro horror visuals with pixel art · Psychological horror using sound and silence · A slow-building sense of fear rather than sudden scares■ Controls· Confirm / SelectSimple controls for easy play■ NoticeThis game contains psychological horror elements. Please be aware if you are sensitive to quiet fear or anxiety-inducing experiences.

Night Duty Log A Shōwa School Record Demo

A short psychological horror set in a Japanese school during the Shōwa era. At night in the school, you begin to realize that you are not alone. As you investigate classrooms and hallways, you notice strange occurrences. Your choices shape the story, leading to multiple endings.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Overview</h2>The Night Duty Log is a short horror adventure set in a Showa-era Japanese school. You play as a teacher left alone in the school at night, investigating strange occurrences in a silent, empty building.Before long, something that was never written in the log begins to appear.<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Story</h2>Autumn, 1981 Yamasato Elementary School, Chiba PrefectureA teacher assigned to night duty patrols the school while recording entries in a logbook. However, subtle irregularities begin to creep into what should be a normal routine.Records that keep increasing. Footsteps that vanish. Classrooms that should be empty.—And yet, the log must still be written.<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Gameplay</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Choice-Driven Horror Experience</li><li>A story that changes as you read through the log</li><li>Multiple endings based on your choices</li><li>A compact experience playable in a short time (approx. 30–45 minutes)</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>An eerie atmosphere inspired by Showa-era Japanese schools</li><li>Retro horror visuals created with pixel art</li><li>Psychological horror driven by sound and silence</li><li>A slow-building sense of dread rather than sudden jump scares</li><li>Created by a developer with firsthand experience of late Showa-era Japanese schools<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4549590/extras/dbfea287e8592bf629e35d95dca8609d.avif?t=1777405994" width=400 height=212 /></li><li>Tested on Steam Deck*Playable using the touchpad (mouse input)</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Controls</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Confirm / Select</li></ul>Simple controls that anyone can play<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Playtime</h2>Approx. 30–45 minutes per playthrough Multiple endings included<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Genre</h2>Horror / Adventure / Short Story<h2 class="bb_tag" >■ Content Warning</h2>This game contains psychological horror elements. Players sensitive to quiet, tension-based fear or anxiety may wish to proceed with caution.

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Night Duty Log: A Shōwa School Record

Night Duty Log A Shōwa School Record Demo