Decipher the words of the horror men and aim for escape.
A language-decipering horror escape adventure game for women
Homicipher, the language-deciphering x exploration adventure game in which you try to escape by deciphering the words of horror men,
is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Trapped in a mysterious otherworld, the protagonist must befriend chilling horror men, decipher their cryptic words, and find a way to escape.
is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Trapped in a mysterious otherworld, the protagonist must befriend chilling horror men, decipher their cryptic words, and find a way to escape.
NEWS
- 2025-12-10
- ■Nintendo Switch《文字化化:Homicipher》Scheduled March 26, 2026 Release date.
- 2025-09-25
- ■《文字化化:Homicipher》Shoyuu Nintendo Switch version, scheduled for release in 2026.
About Homicipher...
Trapped in a mysterious otherworld,
the protagonist must befriend chilling horror men,
decipher their cryptic words,
and find a way to escape.
Homicipher is a hit horror escape adventure game developed by the indie studio Yatsunagi Games (creator: Yatsunagi).
Featuring a unique world built around language deciphering and a tightly woven story,
it has been widely praised and supported by fans since its release.
Featuring a unique world built around language deciphering and a tightly woven story,
it has been widely praised and supported by fans since its release.
Version Features
Package features brand-new exclusive artwork.
（Mr. Scarletella）
New illustrations added!
Includes several newly-drawn event CG's by Yatsunagi.
Optimized for the Switch with intuitive controls for text input and point-and-click, ensuring a smooth and comfortable gameplay experience.
* Character input can be switched between "selection" and "keyboard operation"
System
Language Deciphering
The Otherworld uses a language different than ours.
Players must guess and decipher the words spoken by the horror men from their facial expressions, gestures, and the objects they point to.
The Otherworld language is not as sophisticated as human languages.
One meaning is condensed into one word, there are almost no particles, and the general meaning is conveyed simply by a list of words.
Players must guess and decipher the words spoken by the horror men from their facial expressions, gestures, and the objects they point to.
The Otherworld language is not as sophisticated as human languages.
One meaning is condensed into one word, there are almost no particles, and the general meaning is conveyed simply by a list of words.
Escape Horror
This is a point-and-click to progress adventure game.
Progress by investigating objects to learn words and speaking with characters.
There are numerous options for choosing your actions.
Sometimes these options result in small changes to the story, branching routes, or even instant death.
There are numerous options for choosing your actions.
Sometimes these options result in small changes to the story, branching routes, or even instant death.
From the middle of the story, the number of options using the Otherworld Language increases.
Progress by investigating objects to learn words and speaking with characters.
There are numerous options for choosing your actions.
Sometimes these options result in small changes to the story, branching routes, or even instant death.
There are numerous options for choosing your actions.
Sometimes these options result in small changes to the story, branching routes, or even instant death.
From the middle of the story, the number of options using the Otherworld Language increases.
Screenshot
Images are sample during the development stage.
Character
Mr. Crawling
A man who crawls on all fours.
Mr. Scarletella
A monster that chases the protagonist.
Mr. Gap
Appearing in gaps, desperate for body parts.
Mr. Silver Hair
A gentle man.
Mr. Machete
A large man with rotten skin and a large, long machete.
Mr. Hood
A man wearing a hood.
