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White Day: A Labyrinth Named School

2017

Should you play it?

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

What works

  • Strong horror atmosphere and sound design
  • Multiple endings and high replayability
  • Interesting puzzles and lore
  • Engaging story with character interactions
  • Good graphics and animations for a remake

Things to keep in mind

  • Annoying and sometimes unfair janitor ai
  • Some obscure puzzles requiring external help
  • Limited save system and grind for 100% completion
  • Poor russian localization
  • Repetitive stealth and backtracking

What to play next

Top picks

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  • DreadOut 2

  • Project Songbird

  • The Coma 3: Bloodlines

Less intimate

Games that feels like White Day: A Labyrinth Named School but with less focus on close relationships

  • House

  • Evil Nun: The Broken Mask

  • Total Chaos

  • INSIDE

  • RATUZ

  • Neverending Nightmares

Less expressive

Games that feels like White Day: A Labyrinth Named School but with less self-expression and customization

  • Before The Night

  • Remothered: Tormented Fathers

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

  • Potato Thriller

  • Don't Be Afraid

  • HELLSEED: All Chapters

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White Day: A Labyrinth Named School: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026