Ahead of SOMBRAS: negative frames releasing later this year, developer Maboroshi Artworks is looking to get more player feedback to fine-tune the game. As such, they’ve announced an exclusive Closed Playtest for the psychological horror title. Players are invited to step into the nostalgic, first-person narrative adventure to get an early look at the game’s atmosphere and puzzles before its official release.

To participate, simply head on over to the Steam page for SOMBRAS: negative frames and click the “Request Access” button. Slots are limited, so get in sooner rather than later. You can also join Maboroshi Artworks’ Discord server to share your opinions and feedback.

SOMBRAS: negative frames follows Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student who lives with her father in a Japanese town after her parents’ recent divorce. One night, Shiomi is engulfed by a dark dimension made of familiar streets, hungry shadows, and a cast of girls that look just like her. Shiomi must navigate these shadow-drenched streets, using her camera to capture unusual sights, and develop film rolls to upgrade equipment.

Along the way, she can befriend alternate versions of herself, collect occult trinkets, and unlock the strange doors blocking your path forward. However, she must also confront her repressed terrors in an emotional exploration of identity, youth, and dysfunctional family systems.

Look for SOMBRAS: negative frames to launch on Steam in Q4 2026.