Adventure · August 12, 2019
The Song of Saya (2019)
STORY Rot. Decay. A wasteland of twisted, pulsing flesh. Sakisaka Fuminori survives a terrible accident only to find himself trapped in a nightmare with no escape. His friends offer him comfort and support, but their warmth cannot reach his frozen soul. Then he meets a mysterious girl named Saya, and little by little, his madness begins to infect the world. ABOUT THIS GAME From developer Nitroplus (Steins;Gate, SoniComi) and acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen (Fate/Zero, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Psycho-Pass) comes one of the greatest visual novels ever published, Saya no Uta ~ The Song of Saya. This multimedia adventure puts you in a gripping horror romance that asks how far you are willing to go for love. Features beautiful artwork, haunting music, and a story that you'll never forget. A REMASTERED CLASSIC Newly remastered and updated for Windows 10 and beyond. This new version includes: New Game Engine Higher Quality Image Resolution Improved Translation Better System Compatibility with Windows 10 EDITED FOR EVERYONE This version of Saya no Uta ~ The Song of Saya has been edited for release on Steam. CHARACTERS Additional Details Developed By: Nitroplus Published By: JAST USA English Localization: JAST USA Chinese Localization: Kagura Games
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Visual Novel · 265
- Psychological Horror · 241
- Gore · 232
- Sexual Content · 221
- Lovecraftian · 174
- Horror · 155
- Nudity · 140
- Romance · 133
- Anime · 119
- Story Rich · 118
- Dark · 112
- Great Soundtrack · 97
- Multiple Endings · 90
- Atmospheric · 77
- Adventure · 61
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 7.1k Steam reviews | Top 33% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 49% |
| Engagement hours | 13 h average | Top 29% for session depth among Adventure |
Press Quotes
“Perhaps the most fascinating thing about The Song of Saya is that somehow, in the middle of all the horrors it presents, it manages to make the abominable, beautiful.” YES – Kotaku “The writing is terse and effective, and it's an unsettling example of what visual novels can accomplish that regular novels can't.” The Escapist “Saya no Uta is an outstanding example of how visual novels should be constructed.” 9/10 – Japanator
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 7.1k reviews
6.5k positive · 642 negative
Curator recommendations
7.8k
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 12, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nitroplus |
| Publisher | JAST, Kagura Games (Chinese Localization) |
| Base price | $7.49 -50% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
13h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
Content Notes
This game contains content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please do not play this game if you are sensitive to displays of blood, gore, death, partial nudity, sexual themes, or Lovecraftian horror.
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
Editions & Packages
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