The Doll Shop

The Doll Shop is a romance and horror story about a quiet, secretive dollmaker in the Japanese countryside. When his childhood friend returns to the village, he must choose between his beloved dolls and the possibility of a new life, if it is not already too late.

Explore the village

You can freely explore the village, enter homes and shops, and speak with the locals. Your choice of words can have consequences. You also repair creepy dolls and reunite them with their owners, visit the shrine and public bath, and try every ramen recipe at the local restaurant.

Characters and endings

The game focuses on its characters’ emotional states, blending horror with comfort and romance with a twisted charm. It has three endings; finding them all unlocks a hidden ending.

Hand-drawn artwork

Atelier Sentô, a comic artist duo inspired by the snowy landscapes of northern Japan, hand-drew every detail. The game is a complete remake of a free prototype made during a masterclass with students, rebuilt with new artwork, music and dialogue.