PLAYISM is proud to announce that Cling to Blindness, the audio-driven horror game from the mind of solo developer Lizardry, is coming to Steam on November 7, 2025!

※Note, that players who find horror games intimidating can still enjoy Cling to Blindness by using Penguin Mode. More details to follow.

About the Game

This is a audio-only horror game where you must rely solely on audio cues to complete a trial.
For example, if you hear a wind chime in your right ear that means in-game there is a wind chime on your right.
If you move your mouse in the direction of the windchime, it should sound like the wind chime is in front of you.
Now that you got the hold of it, you just have to keep your ears open for more wind chimes!

All of a sudden you hear footsteps...
Be quick on your feet and find where the footsteps are coming from.
You hear the footsteps coming from your left.
Now...run as fast you can!

There are three rules you must follow...

Rule 1: Never take off your blindfold.
Rule 2: Do not let Ashioto catch up to you.
Rule 3: Collect all five talismans.

Story

You play as Satsuki, a girl who travels to the ruins of an abandoned village to perform a ritual.

Listen carefully.

If you hear footsteps... that means Ashioto is near.

Never, ever let them catch you.

Use the sound of wind chimes to locate the talismans.

Your hearing becomes your vision as nothing will be shown on the screen.

So do not remove your blindfold—not until it’s time for it to be taken off.

Playtime
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.

Voice Cast
Satsuki: Mariya Ise
The Guide: Kotono Mitsuishi

※Game doesn't contain any traditional jumpscares and features minimal horror imagery

Penguin Mode Setting Added

While Cling to Blindness features minimal horror imagery and avoids traditional jumpscares, a special "Penguin Mode" has been included to make the game more approachable for players sensitive to fear. In this mode, players can press "P" to change modes and toggle Penguin Mode. When in Penguin Mode, the protagonist's footsteps are replaced by the gentle, endearing sounds of a penguin walking.

Players who find horror games intimidating can still enjoy Cling to Blindness and we encourage them to try out the Penguin Mode setting for a more lighthearted experience.

Distribution of Digital Blindfold Assets

To all Streamers and Content Creators, we invite you to stream and make videos on Cling to Blindness!

Official blindfold assets are available for streamers, and content creators who wish to incorporate them into their streams or videos!

Get them on the PLAYISM site: https://playism.com/game/cling-to-blindness/

For more information on streaming and content, please view our Streamer Guidelines.
https://playism.com/news/2021/0601/streamer_guidelines/

Product Information

Steam Store Page｜PLAYISM Game Page

■Release Date: November 7, 2025
■Developer: Lizardry
■Publisher: PLAYISM
■Genre: Audio-Driven Horror
■Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
■Supported Platforms: Steam
■MSRP: 690円

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