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Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

2018

Should you play it?

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

What works

  • Deep and engaging story
  • Strong voice acting and soundtrack
  • Expanded character development
  • Immersive horror atmosphere
  • Multiple endings and collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow and repetitive point-and-click gameplay
  • Limited interactivity and exploration
  • Somewhat confusing narrative structure
  • Game-breaking bugs reported
  • Fanservice elements may be off-putting

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Infliction

  • A.I.L.A

  • Until Dawn™

  • Spirit Hunter: Death Mark

  • Fran Bow

  • Corpse Party (2021)

Less idle-friendly

Games that feels like Corpse Party: Book of Shadows but with less of an idle filler feel

  • ANONYMOUS;CODE

  • Mandemon

  • Downfall

  • Corpse Party

  • Sanator: Scarlet Scarf

  • Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Less violent

Games that feels like Corpse Party: Book of Shadows but with less combat and destruction

  • SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION

  • Bear With Me - Episode One

  • The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication

  • Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly

  • ASYLUM

  • The Haunted Building

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Corpse Party: Book of Shadows: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Violence, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026