TRACE//5
Launches 3 November 2026 · PC

Story
Your job is to explore an office swallowed by darkness, photograph traces left behind by spirits, and report them. Almost all of the lights are gone, making it difficult to see your surroundings with the naked eye. The only thing you can rely on is the camera in your hands. Photograph the traces—and escape the phenomena. Explore the Darkness Through Your Camera Fire the flash to briefly reveal your surroundings in the darkness. The camera also has night vision, allowing you to see things in the dark that are invisible to the naked eye. Search the office using both flash and night vision, and look for "traces" that are clearly out of place. Photograph and Report the Traces When you find something suspicious, take a photo that captures it. You can review your photos on the camera. Select and tag the photos containing traces, then submit your report from a terminal in the office. Report the correct trace and the elevator will activate, allowing you to move on. Repeat the process until the investigation is complete. Even Pressing the Shutter Is Dangerous You cannot simply photograph everything indiscriminately. If you take a photo with no trace in it, something that...
Gameplay
Your job is to explore an office swallowed by darkness, photograph traces left behind by spirits, and report them. Almost all of the lights are gone, making it difficult to see your surroundings with the naked eye. The only thing you can rely on is the camera in your hands. Photograph the traces—and escape the phenomena. Explore the Darkness Through Your Camera Fire the flash to briefly reveal your surroundings in the darkness. The camera also has night vision, allowing you to see things in the dark that are invisible to the naked eye. Search the office using both flash and night vision, and look for "traces" that are clearly out of place. Photograph and Report the Traces When you find something suspicious, take a photo that captures it. You can review your photos on the camera. Select and tag the photos containing traces, then submit your report from a terminal in the office. Report the correct trace and the elevator will activate, allowing you to move on. Repeat the process until the investigation is complete. Even Pressing the Shutter Is Dangerous You cannot simply photograph everything indiscriminately. If you take a photo with no trace in it, something that was never really there may occasionally appear in the image. The more spirit photographs you accumulate, the more likely dangerous paranormal phenomena are to occur in the office. Before you press...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Playable without Timed Input
- Stereo Sound
- Steam Cloud






Release details
TRACE//5 is developed by Totori Works. TRACE//5 launches on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does TRACE//5 release?
TRACE//5 launches on 3 November 2026.
Has the TRACE//5 release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 3 November 2026 for TRACE//5 since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is TRACE//5 on?
TRACE//5 is on PC.
Who makes TRACE//5?
TRACE//5 is developed by Totori Works.