From CBR · Renee Senzatimore · · 1m
Evangelion Meets Life Is Strange in New Lo-Fi Psychological Thriller
Rain98, a lo-fi psychological thriller inspired by Evangelion and Life Is Strange, releases on Steam in 2026.
In brief
Rain98, a lo-fi psychological thriller inspired by Evangelion and Life Is Strange, releases on Steam in 2026. Rain98, a 2026 Steam release, merges Evangelion's existential themes with Life Is Strange's time-loop mechanics in a rainy 1998 Tokyo setting. Originally reported by CBR.
Rain98 Launches on Steam
Japanese indie company C#4R4CT3R's visual novel Rain98, inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion, releases on Steam in 2026.
Psychological Thriller Premise
Rain98 follows Reina Amehara, who dubs herself 'Angelmois,' as players navigate rainy Tokyo to end an impending apocalypse.
Evangelion-Inspired Gameplay
The game uses Evangelion's themes of adolescent drama and existentialism to create a psychological suspense experience.
Life Is Strange Connection
Rain98 mirrors Life Is Strange's time-loop mechanics where player choices impact Tokyo's survival or apocalypse.
Three Gameplay Segments
Rain98 features decision-based segments, exploration of 1998 Shibuya, and mini-games to earn funds for Reina's requests.
Release Date Uncertain
Rain98 is scheduled for Steam release in 2026 but a precise date has not been announced.
At a glance
Rain98, a 2026 Steam release, merges Evangelion's existential themes with Life Is Strange's time-loop mechanics in a rainy 1998 Tokyo setting.
