Ju-on: The Grudge is a horror adventure game developed by Feelplus, released in 2009 for the Wii and based on the Japanese curse mythology of the same name. Marketed as a "Haunted House Simulator," it prioritizes atmospheric scares and accessibility over narrative depth or complex gameplay systems. The story follows the Yamada family after Erika Yamada is exposed to a deadly curse while searching for her dog in an abandoned warehouse — a curse originating from the brutal murder of a housewife in Nerima, Japan. Once Erika returns home, the curse spreads to her entire family, and each member must confront it separately before they can collectively break free. Players use the Wii Remote as a flashlight and advance through haunted locations including a warehouse, a darkened hospital, and a mannequin factory, pressing forward despite the scares — much like navigating a physical haunted house attraction.
