2026-09-10 12:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Shochiku
Hi everyone! BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, an interconnected story to DON'T WATCH is out today! See the launch trailer here: Are you ready for Junko's story?As the boundaries between memory and reality begin to fracture, familiar places transform into reflections of her past. Through exploration, unsettling encounters, and the gradual unravelling of Junko's story, she must confront the people, experiences, and emotions she has spent years trying to escape before she loses herself completely. We trust you will help her, just like you did for Shinji. Walk her path here: ...
2026-08-27 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Shochiku
Great news for everyone enjoying BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH!Did you know that Shinji’s story in DON'T WATCH is actually tied to a much broader narrative inside the "BrokenLore" universe? Today, we’re excited to introduce Junko—the protagonist of the upcoming release BrokenLore: DON'T LIE—as well as Hideo, who will appear in future developments. We'll also take a look at the unexpected connections they share with Shinji!DON'T WATCH - ShinjiYou play as Shinji, a severely socially anxious young man shut away from society. He lives under mounting debt and surrounded by a family who don't un
2026-04-24 22:00 UTC · Community Announcements · S. Productions
Today marks an important milestone: it’s been one year since the release of BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH. It’s been an incredible journey, and we want to thank all of you for your support, feedback, and passion. None of this would have been possible without you. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re excited to share two major announcements 👀 The story of DON'T WATCH is far from over. We can already tell you that the DEMO for BrokenLore: DON'T LIE will be released next month. But that’s not all. Today we’re also announcing a game dedicated to Hideo, a character many of you already know from DON'T WA
2025-04-29 05:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/ddea2f64068e0ccc06b522648ec303313f44c7fa.png We still can’t believe it… The second title in the BrokenLore saga is finally out! Your support has been absolutely incredible—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We’ve poured so much into this project, and seeing your reactions, messages, and love means the world to us. And this is just the beginning—our next game, which will also be the longest title in the series so far, is coming soon. To celebrate the release, I’m sharing the ending song of BrokenLore DON’T WATCH, which many of you have asked for. I’m so happy y
2025-04-25 01:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/599cd44de5fe617971dae5c9702d6eac0833cd32.png 🎉 IT'S HERE! 🎉 The wait is over! 🥳 BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH is now officially LIVE and available for you to play! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351330/BrokenLore_DONT_WATCH/ Thank you to everyone who’s been with us on this journey—let the adventure begin! 🌟 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/7246c04acbfff1ec22bb246f95d1fb011a7eb26b.gif Watch the OFFICIAL LAUNCH TRAILER Make sure to WISHLIST all our other entries in the BrokenLore franchise. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3014520/BrokenLore_LOW/ https://store.steampo
2025-04-24 07:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
ONLY ONE DAY LEFT UNTIL BROKENLORE: DON'T WATCH IS RELEASED 👁️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/f784bcba1df522938526b479ca9d851e512a3d8a.gif 📸 NEW SCREENSHOTS {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/3d95e01d3e01a3af5d9cf472d4ea397e183661bc.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/470b1825334c3b11df2f45190779039b0ed2aa39.jpg If you haven’t already, add it to your wishlist now and make sure to play it tomorrow at launch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351330/BrokenLore_DONT_WATCH/ Don’t forget to follow us on X and Steam for the latest updates!
2025-04-22 13:17 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
OUR SECOND ENTRY IN THE BROKENLORE SAGA WILL BE OUT IN 48 HOURS 👁️ You will soon enter the disturbing world of a hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment—haunted by guilt, memories, and something far worse... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/eb1b1b753c209813dec7d1f9727c5cfb616cf593.gif 📸 HERE ARE 4 NEW SCREENSHOTS FOR YOU {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/99af6f82c29cb513095806529288df4eff50c0a1.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/29d325f8764ac0d79ae8b7f0244d71795774fb83.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/368369641b290dbd3cec41d8ebdb186b4bdd908c.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/917a8e3d59e1476780b98f02fa336c2
2025-04-21 06:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
The wait is (almost) over. Brokenloe: Don’t Watch launches on April 25 at 10:00 JST 👁️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/452ce63412401b8aa340b17a1201eb09d62e4208.jpg With just 4 days to go, now’s the time to WISHLIST it. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351330/BrokenLore_DONT_WATCH/ Be among the first to uncover what lies beneath the darkness. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/ca14b21b4f96f3f4e83c51d4694ecb7b5614125a.jpg But be warned — some things are better left unseen. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/771f8350451da24479289d043524d9933c962579.jpg If you haven’t already, make sure to WISHLIST all our othe
2025-03-17 12:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
We know you’ve been waiting for BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, and we wanted to share why the release date got pushed back. Good news, it's for a great reason! We’re using this extra time to add TWO brand-new endings to the game, making your experience even more intense. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/19f94efd145a15348b870da337e2bc43ab123dcc.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351330/BrokenLore_DONT_WATCH/ But that’s not all… We’ve just dropped a Retro Trailer for BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH! Go check it out and get a taste of what’s coming. And if you haven’t already, make sure to WISHLIST all our oth
2025-02-25 19:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
We're super excited to share that BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, the next chapter in the BrokenLore series, is coming to Steam on March 20th, 2025! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/68e0454c875a4fbef737b42e49a3e544f601912d.png This time, we're diving into the tough subject of social anxiety, with Shinji as our main character. He’s a young hikikomori, living in isolation in his Tokyo apartment, struggling with the outside world. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out BrokenLore: LOW, the first chapter of the series, which we released recently. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/ac5e68c8f2eeb4826d87569dbfb93
2025-02-20 20:30 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/9e9e047a8a6aa3768487b753ae634172494026fb.png 🎉 IT'S HERE! 🎉 The wait is over! 🥳 BrokenLore: LOW is now officially LIVE and available for you to play! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3014520/BrokenLore_LOW/ Thank you to everyone who’s been with us on this journey—let the adventure begin! 🌟 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/857e0830754c45b1bc09e2db31effea3056c36e6.gif Make sure to WISHLIST all our other entries in the BrokenLore franchise. The next installment, DON'T WATCH, will be out on March 20th, 2025! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351330/BrokenLore_DONT_WA
2025-02-05 12:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
We are very excited to announce that BrokenLore: LOW, the first chapter in the BrokenLore series, will be released on February 21st JST (February 20th Pacific). Here are some new screenshots: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/45d4b80208fcdc200a71fbfcf74e0cb8c2ff2bdf.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/e5f26098d4c90e79d39f1b17b2ca5f40e5b29d8d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/014b6bb484f99257123f39301c2dc166ef058fdb.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/01840083c24157be90401f0dcfcde8878907c0bf.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45046088/c26bd78020d11c08598948cdb1a94514acec40b7.png Watch the release date announcement trailer
2024-12-15 11:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH is a psychological horror game about a young hikikomori trapped in his apartment in Tokyo. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/1d23b363afc0dfe52b0bec7c92855ea1dcbb071b.jpg DON'T WATCH features a combination of photorealistic environments and stylized visuals wrapped in a meta-horror type, game inside a game story. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45215569/b033fe434aed4de73c3934b68fbae04b134b4815.jpg DON'T WATCH is only one of the entries in their new BrokenLore series that focus on philosophical themes and psychological horror. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2133830/BrokenLore_UNFOLLOW/
2024-10-16 03:31 UTC · Community Announcements · Serafini Productions
We’re thrilled to have finally given you a glimpse of BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, and we really hope you’ve enjoyed the demo. On top of that, we’re happy to announce that the demo for BrokenLore: LOW is now live as well! Don’t miss the chance to dive into this new chapter. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3014520/BrokenLore_LOW/ A quick clarification for those exploring the BrokenLore series: each game can be experienced as a standalone story, and you don’t need to have played the others to enjoy it fully. However, for those who play all the titles, you'll uncover the overarching narrative and
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