Kohate

About

Kohate drops you into a dystopian space lab where survival hinges on completing tasks while evading a monstrous presence. You play a prisoner bought at auction by a corporate research facility, stuck performing bizarre experiments in a decaying orbital complex. The game blends stealth and problem solving as you scavenge resources, unlock areas, and avoid detection by a terrifying entity that stalks the halls. Sparse dialogue and environmental storytelling reveal the grim reality of a justice system turned profit engine, with your every move feeling like a step closer to escape or doom. Set in a bleak future where law enforcement prioritizes revenue over humanity, Kohate leans into its oppressive atmosphere and methodical tension. DarkStone Digital’s 2020 release uses claustrophobic level design and sudden jump scares to keep you on edge. The single player experience focuses on resource management and timing, with failure meaning reseting progress. While not a technical marvel, its strength lies in its unsettling concept and the constant pressure to outwit the unseen threat lurking in the shadows. Runs smoothly on PC with minimal polish issues.

Storyline

In a time where commercial police forces monitor the galaxy, money is the driving force behind arrests. More prisoners means more funding. As the greed of commercialized law enforcement grew, laws became more and more strict causing everyday people to be arrested for the smallest offenses. High arrest rates led to more money but quickly caused prison overcrowding, giving birth to the Justice Auction System. Now prisoners are simply arrested and sold to the highest bidder. It doesn’t matter what we’re used for, just that there’s room for another prisoner to make another dollar. You have been arrested and purchased by BioMass Labs for testing at their remote facility: Kohate. No one knows what they do there, but no one has ever come back. You belong to them now, and you will have to perform whatever test they give you… good luck. Stay alive.