The 31st Student
Released 22 October 2026 · PC · Adventure, Indie
Thirty names. Thirty-one desks. Explore a deserted Japanese high school, uncover conflicting records, and confront the memories you helped erase. A first-person psychological horror mystery with three endings. Play on a monitor or in VR.
Story
Thirty names on the roll. Thirty-one desks in the classroom. You return to your former high school to digitize its cultural festival archives before the school closes for good. Among the materials is a photograph of Class 2-3—and a handwritten message you cannot remember leaving: “This time, don’t leave out the answer.” The 31st Student is a first-person psychological horror game about exclusion, unreliable memory, and the cost of bearing witness. Explore a deserted Japanese high school, trace a missing student through records that contradict one another, and confront the parts of the past that someone tried to leave behind. An old recording preserves a breath after the final name. A photograph disagrees with the attendance register. And the more you uncover about Aoi Mizushima, the harder it becomes to trust the evidence—or your own memories. Explore the school in a semi-open investigation. Follow leads in different orders, revisit familiar places, and uncover optional evidence and encounters beyond the main path. Examine documents, photographs, and audio recordings, and solve puzzles rooted in the school’s history. As dusk gives way to night, the school changes with...
Gameplay
Thirty names on the roll. Thirty-one desks in the classroom. You return to your former high school to digitize its cultural festival archives before the school closes for good. Among the materials is a photograph of Class 2-3—and a handwritten message you cannot remember leaving: “This time, don’t leave out the answer.” The 31st Student is a first-person psychological horror game about exclusion, unreliable memory, and the cost of bearing witness. Explore a deserted Japanese high school, trace a missing student through records that contradict one another, and confront the parts of the past that someone tried to leave behind. An old recording preserves a breath after the final name. A photograph disagrees with the attendance register. And the more you uncover about Aoi Mizushima, the harder it becomes to trust the evidence—or your own memories. Explore the school in a semi-open investigation. Follow leads in different orders, revisit familiar places, and uncover optional evidence and encounters beyond the main path. Examine documents, photographs, and audio recordings, and solve puzzles rooted in the school’s history. As dusk gives way to night, the school changes with it. Familiar spaces become harder to trust. A chair moves when you look away. Footsteps continue after yours stop. Somewhere beyond your flashlight, the school seems to be waiting for a response. ...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Tracked Controller Support
- VR Supported
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
Release details
The 31st Student is a Adventure and Indie game by Threshold Echo. The 31st Student came out on Thursday, 22 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 22 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did The 31st Student come out?
The 31st Student came out on 22 October 2026.
Which platforms is The 31st Student on?
The 31st Student is on PC.
Who makes The 31st Student?
The 31st Student is developed by Threshold Echo.
What kind of game is The 31st Student?
The 31st Student is a game of these genres: Adventure and Indie.