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As a neglected schoolchild, handle everyday routines, solve puzzles, and choose how to respond to a kidnapping threat.
Released 31 Oct 2023
Escape Through Stealth
Shape Multiple Endings
Collect Character Cards
The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident.
Developed by Chilla's Art · Published by Chilla's Art
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You play as an elementary-school child in a small Japanese town whose home life is marked by neglect. The story brings that difficult situation together with the danger of a kidnapping.
Move through everyday activities at home and school, interact with characters, and work through puzzles. Some sequences involve stealth and escape, while choices shape how events unfold.
The game offers multiple endings and collectible character cards. Its visuals use a VHS-inspired look, and the story shifts between grounded horror and more abstract moments.
Players who enjoyed the game often praised its uneasy atmosphere and its story about childhood vulnerability, family neglect, and realistic danger. Some also liked its tense sequences, puzzles, and small activities. Others felt the story became less convincing or lost momentum, and several found the scares or endings underwhelming.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 9 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |