Paranormal Syndrome

Paranormal Syndrome (怪異症候群 Kaii Shoukogun) is a role-playing game designed by Yuuyami no Kisetsu. It's a horror game centered about Japanese urban legends.

The gameplay consists of running away from monsters and find places to hide from them, although in the final chapter the player learns to exorcise the monsters. There are four levels in the game which are based on real Japanese urban legends.

There are two sequels, Paranormal Syndrome 2 (2015) and Paranormal Syndrome 3 (2019). A remake called Paranormal Syndrome R: Dolls Edition was released on 2016. It features game portraits and it's centered around the Hitori Kakurenbo incident.