Chirasu Art’s Snow Burial Is a Horror Game Where You Shovel Snow
Chirasu Art has announced a new horror game titled Snow Burial (雪葬), slated for release on PC platforms. This first-person horror experience tasks players with shoveling snow on a snowy mountain, uncovering whatever lies buried beneath the surface. The announcement, reported by Famitsu, reveals a game that blends survival horror with incremental progression mechanics. Players will dig through snow to discover food, buildings, and other mysterious objects, all while accompanied by a friend named Kai whose conversations evolve as days pass.
The core gameplay revolves around digging through snow using a shovel that can be upgraded by collecting scrap materials. This upgrade system introduces incremental game elements, allowing players to improve their digging efficiency over time. As players dig deeper, they may uncover food supplies, structures, and potentially more ominous things lurking beneath. Some discovered buildings can be explored, adding environmental storytelling to the experience and expanding the scope beyond simple digging.
A companion named Kai accompanies the player through their snowy ordeal, with daily conversations that progress as time passes. These interactions appear to play a key role in shaping the narrative. The estimated playtime for Snow Burial is approximately 2 to 4 hours, suggesting a compact yet focused horror experience. Screenshots released alongside the announcement show a creature with an eerie smile, hinting at the supernatural threats that players may encounter during their digging.
The game contains mature content including murder and blood, making it unsuitable for younger audiences or those sensitive to graphic depictions of violence. Snow Burial is planned for release on PC via digital storefronts, though no specific release date has been announced at this time. With its unique premise of combining mundane snow shoveling with horror elements, this title offers an unconventional take on the survival horror genre. It is definitely one worth watching for fans seeking something genuinely different.
