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Snowed Under | 雪葬

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57%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
61% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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About Snowed Under | 雪葬

Snowed Under | 雪葬 is a single player open world simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Chilla's Art and was released on August 13, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Snowed Under is a first-person game about shoveling snow in the mountains. Dig deeper and deeper through the snow. What will you find buried beneath it? Food? Buildings? Or something else entirely…? What happened in this place? What is about to happen? And what will you think when you uncover the truth…? Estimated Play Time: 2–4 hours Snow ShovelingDig through the snow and make your way tow…

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61%Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • Unique and interesting premise combining snow shoveling simulation with horror elements, creating a tense and atmospheric experience.
  • The gradual excavation and exploration of the abandoned snow-covered village, with shovel upgrades and collectible lore, provide a satisfying sense of progression and discovery.
  • Strong character interactions and storytelling elements, especially the villain Toshi's dialogue and psychological tension, contribute to an engaging horror narrative.
  • Gameplay becomes repetitive and tedious due to extensive snow shoveling and limited variety in activities, which may cause players to lose interest over time.
  • Horror elements and scares are underdeveloped and inconsistent, with the atmosphere and tension diminishing significantly after shovel upgrades make movement too easy.
  • The story and mystery sometimes feel shallow, predictable, and poorly integrated with gameplay, with an unsatisfying ending and some unexplained plot developments.

  • gameplay

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay is centered around a unique but repetitive snow-shoveling mechanic that creates a tense and atmospheric loop, though many find it shallow and monotonous. While some appreciate the experimental focus on grinding and resource management, others feel it detracts from the narrative and overall horror experience. Overall, the gameplay is short and somewhat satisfying but may not appeal to those seeking deeper variety or integration with story elements.

    • “The whole gameplay loop was unsettling and an amazing idea.”
    • “I genuinely enjoyed the grinding and routine gameplay so much that, at some point, I completely forgot I was even playing a horror game.”
    • “Overall, the game was still enjoyable, especially because of the satisfying grinding and simulation gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay variety is very limited.”
    • “Progression feels shallow and doesn't substantially change the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop is tedious as all you do is shovel snow, pick up scrap metal, go back to base to drop it off and repeat.”

  • story

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The story receives mixed feedback, with some praising its dual narrative and eerie atmosphere, while others find it shallow, predictable, or overshadowed by simulation gameplay. Fans of Chilla’s Art appreciate the horror setup and character dynamics but miss the deeper, more immersive storytelling of earlier titles. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable yet somewhat light and less impactful compared to previous games.

    • “The plot is literally carrying this game, because I could not stop playing just to see what was gonna happen!”
    • “I like how there were two stories to uncover - the story of the protagonist and the supernatural story of the monster.”
    • “The dual story of Kai, Toshi, and Miyuki against the village's story was perfect juxtaposition.”
    • “The story is typical Chilla's Art, which isn't the main problem, but it feels very shallow and doesn't dig deep enough into its mysteries to be compelling.”
    • “The monster, and her story, is not integrated into the gameplay, like previous Chilla's Art games.”
    • “The story is also very weak - the main character is painfully oblivious and the ending is very forced.”

  • atmosphere

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is generally praised for its heavy, eerie, and claustrophobic vibe, enhanced by chilling sounds and low-poly art that creates tension and dread, especially during early snow-digging segments. However, some feel that gameplay mechanics and certain design choices, like the final area’s open layout and lack of in-building events, reduce immersion and weaken the overall spooky atmosphere.

    • “Chilla's art delivers the atmosphere well, and the scary sounds we hear while digging through the snow, discovering bits and pieces of the town, on our way to the radio tower, adds to it a lot.”
    • “The early-game atmosphere of digging tunnels through the heavy snow and hearing scary noises was excellent.”
    • “All the while being immersed in an atmospheric environment and just the right amount of dread that keeps you tense all throughout.”
    • “Although I will admit, the gameplay mechanics come at somewhat of a loss of atmosphere.”
    • “There is zero atmosphere; if chased, you just run back to the entrance and the wolf magically stops following you.”
    • “The buildings in this game could've been the highlight since that brings back the haunting atmosphere but nothing happens inside of them.”

  • grinding

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is initially slow and tedious, involving repetitive tasks like shoveling and material farming, but upgrades make it faster and more satisfying over time. Some players enjoy the routine and find it engaging, while others feel the grinding can become monotonous and detracts from the game's horror elements. Overall, the grind is a mixed experience, balancing between tediousness and rewarding progression.

    • “It's a lot of tedious work to dig out the map and it takes time.”
    • “The gameplay loop is tedious as well since all you do is shovel snow, pick up scrap metal, go back to base to drop it off and repeat.”
    • “But the constant backtracking can get tedious.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game's low-poly graphics create a charming, heavy atmosphere, though they are less detailed and intense compared to previous installments. This simpler style likely results from development constraints and new mechanics, but some players miss the older, more intricate art style.

    • “The low-poly graphics and the heavy atmosphere were charming to me.”
    • “I also noticed that the developers decided not to make the graphics as intense as in previous games (such as remastered bath house, cursed digicam, umigari).”
    • “It probably has to do with their rush to release this game or the snow mechanic, because maintaining the same quality of graphics would have been very difficult to optimize.”
    • “I also noticed that devs decided to not make the graphics as crazy as in the previous games (such as remastered bath house, cursed digicam, umigari).”
    • “It probably has to do something with their rush on releasing this game, or the snow mechanic, because if they kept the same quality of graphics, it would be hell to optimize.”
    • “That said, I do kind of miss the old chilla’s art style.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing character transformations and quirky situations, such as the protagonist quickly becoming overpowered early on. Players enjoy the funny and interesting characters encountered throughout the story, which adds a lighthearted charm despite some gameplay inconsistencies.

    • “Where it begins to somewhat fall apart is that humorously, if you spend even a little bit of time farming materials early on, Miyuki very quickly goes from a helpless frail girl to some sort of overpowered superheroine.”
    • “In fact, by the time the bath event took place, and I was asked to find snow for the bath, I hilariously had barely any snow in the entire area around the house, because I'd decimated all of it in my hunt for materials to upgrade my now ultimate snowblasting machine.”
    • “The stories, and the funny, scary, and interesting characters we meet along the way.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in the game is minimal and inconsistent, featuring bass-heavy tracks that loop erratically or cut out abruptly, resulting in a lack of tension or atmospheric buildup during chases.

    • “They feature bassy soundtracks that loop inconsistently and cut out abruptly.”
    • “You just run to the tower while a madman chases you: no music, no tension, just you bunny-hopping with your snow shovel.”
    • “If it catches you, there is no penalty, no jumpscare, and no scary chase music, the screen just fades out, and you respawn outside.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is generally well optimized, delivering smooth performance and effective sound design. However, some players feel that the rushed development and possible AI involvement have affected the overall polish and soul of the experience.

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Snowed Under | 雪葬 is a open world simulation game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Snowed Under | 雪葬 include first-person, demons, indie, psychological, exploration and others.

Snowed Under | 雪葬 is available on PC and Windows.

Snowed Under | 雪葬 was released on August 13, 2026.

Snowed Under | 雪葬 was developed by Chilla's Art.

Snowed Under | 雪葬 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Snowed Under | 雪葬 for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Snowed Under | 雪葬 is a single player game.

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