Shiomi is spirited away in a dark mirror of her 2000s Japanese town and must confront fragments of her own psyche
May 21, 2026. Zaragoza, Spain — Independent developer Maboroshi Artworks and publisher Entalto Publishing, have just revealed their new game SOMBRAS: negative frames (trailer, Steam, website, press kit) a first person light horror narrative game with a focus on photography, scheduled for release in Q4 2026 for PS5, Switch, Xbox Series S/X and PC. The game tells the story of Shiomi, a Japanese-Spanish photography student, as she is spirited away in a dark mirror of her 2000s Japanese town and must confront fragments of her own psyche.
A TALE OF SELF-REDISCOVERY
SOMBRAS: negative frames is a nostalgic narrative game with light horror elements and an engaging photography system exploring themes of youth, art, mixed identity, and dysfunctional family systems.
EXPLORE A SHATTERED MIND
Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student, lives with her father in a quaint Japanese town after her parents’ recent divorce, far from the life in Europe she was forced to leave behind.
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...
Help Shiomi return home by taking pictures of unusual sights, surviving unsettling encounters, and reuniting every single fragment of her broken self.
ESCAPE THE BROKEN MIRROR
Befriend alternate versions of yourself, get chased by repressed terrors, collect occult trinkets, and unlock the strange doors blocking your path forward.
FIND BEAUTY IN THE GROTESQUE
Navigate the atmospheric streets of Shiomi’s twisted town: take striking pictures, develop your film roll, and gain enough inspiration to upgrade your camera and uncover the many secrets of this liminal world.
Useful Links
Trailer: https://youtu.be/TNJVaCHFYUc
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4553370/SOMBRAS_negative_...
Website: https://entaltostudios.com/sombras-negative-frames/
About Maboroshi Artworks
Maboroshi Artworks is an independent game development studio dedicated to crafting deeply narrative, atmospheric experiences based between Spain and Japan. They are the creators behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning indie title ‘Last Time I Saw You’.
About Entalto Publishing
Entalto Publishing is the publishing arm of Entalto, a passionate and forward-thinking video game developer and publisher based in northern Spain. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans with over a decade of experience, Entalto is more than just a publisher; it is a dedicated partner to developers worldwide, championing fair deals that prioritize creators. Believing that developers deserve the largest share of their success, Entalto is committed to ensuring they receive it. For more information check: https://entaltostudios.com/