Chillas Art The Bathhouse -

Developed and published by the Japanese brother-duo , The Bathhouse (known in Japan as Jigoku Sentou ) is a psychological horror game that blends mundane customer-service simulation with unsettling supernatural elements. Originally released in late 2022, it was later remade and republished as The Bathhouse: Restored Edition in August 2024 to address game-breaking bugs. Core Narrative and Setting

The story follows , a young woman who leaves her city job for a position as a bathhouse attendant in the countryside, lured by the offer of free housing.

: Players must perform daily chores such as collecting dirty towels, scrubbing walls, and checking in customers by providing them with baskets containing soap, shampoo, and razors. Chillas Art The Bathhouse

: The game draws inspiration from the Japanese urban legend of Ubume , a spirit associated with childbirth and death, which manifests as a haunting figure within the bathhouse. Gameplay Mechanics

: Maina quickly encounters bizarre occurrences, including a mysterious hole in her wall with hair protruding from it, strange reports of missing persons, and warnings from a local monk. Developed and published by the Japanese brother-duo ,

: Navigating the small town involves talking to NPCs, praying at temples for protection charms, and solving inventory-based puzzles to progress the story.

The title is primarily a "walking simulator" but includes interactive service and puzzle-solving elements. : Players must perform daily chores such as

Informative Overview: The Bathhouse (地獄銭湯) by Chilla’s Art