Ookami Kakushi

About

Ookami Kakushi is a horror-themed visual novel set in a quiet town split by a river that hides unsettling secrets. As Hiroshi, a teenager adjusting to life in Jouga, you navigate school routines while uncovering why locals avoid the old side of town. Choices shape interactions with classmates and determine how you approach the growing unease around mysterious traditions. Text-heavy with occasional exploration segments, the story leans into psychological tension and ambiguous folklore. The game stands out for its slow-burn atmosphere and multiple branching paths that shift between slice-of-life and outright dread. With over 10 endings reported by fans, it rewards attention to dialogue and environmental clues. Though overlooked at release, its cult following praises the way it balances mundane high school scenes with creeping horror. The PlayStation Portable version remains the only official release nearly 15 years later.

Storyline

Hiroshi, a 16-year-old boy, has started living in Jouga Town, where a big river divides the ex-downtown and new downtown. There are also some mysterious customs in the town. Though he enjoys his life at the new school, only Nemuru, class president, keeps a distance from him. One day, she suddenly tells him, "Don't go ex-downtown...." What will be there...?