KIRA
KIRA is a small independent game studio that primarily focuses on horror. Most of the work is done by me, Akuma Kira, but I also frequently collaborate with the musicians; Jarren Crist and Nolan Reese. I try to recreate the feel of old school horror classics, frequently using purposely dated graphics and mechanics. I also enjoy shocking the player in unfamiliar ways, and reference the horror masters; Lovecraft, Ito, & Del Toro.
KIRA at a Glance
KIRA operates as a small independent studio that has released 13 games between 2016 and 2025. Akuma Kira leads the work at this company but frequently collaborates with musicians Jarren Crist and Nolan Reese to create their audio. The studio focuses heavily on the indie genre with 10 titles in that category. They also explore shooter, simulator, and adventure games while producing two RPGs and two point-and-click entries. Their platform reach is almost entirely centered on PC with Microsoft Windows supporting 12 of their releases. Only one game appears on Android and another on iOS, showing a very limited mobile presence. The studio has released four games in the 2010s and nine titles in the 2020s. This increase in output shows they have become more active in recent years. Their design philosophy aims to recreate the feel of old school horror classics using purposely dated graphics and mechanics. They often reference horror masters like Lovecraft, Ito, and Del Toro while trying to shock players in unfamiliar ways. Lunacid stands out as their highest rated work with a score of 86.3 from October 2023. This title is a shooter that fits their horror focus well. Lost in Vivo from 2018 holds a good rating of 70.1 and serves as an earlier example of their style. However, the quality trends are not consistent across their entire catalog. Paraedolon released in October 2024 received a mixed score of 58.1. This indicates that while they can produce great horror games, some projects miss the mark. Their average IGDB rating sits at 71.5 based on three rated titles. The breakdown shows one great game, one good title, and one mixed entry with no poor scores in this small sample. Recent releases include Uktena 64: Ultimate in November 2025 and Lunacid: Tears of the Moon in April 2025. Basilisk 2000 also came out in March 2023. Players browsing PlayPile looking for horror games will find a dedicated developer who sticks to their retro aesthetic, even if some results vary in quality.
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