When They Cry Franchise

What are the best deals for When They Cry games?

Out of the 14 games in the franchise listed on popular stores, the cheapest offer is for Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi, which is available for free. If you’re looking for the latest entry, Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ is already available and can be purchased for $7.99. The current cheapest price can be obtained at Steam. We search over 60 stores to find the cheapest deals on both video games and DLCs. GG.deals is the perfect place to discover new games and complete your collection.

How many When They Cry games are there?

As of June 2026, there are 14 games in the franchise. With GG.deals you can buy all When They Cry games cheaper as we compare prices across 60+ stores, ensuring you find the best deals and reduced rates for every title in the collection.

What is the newest When They Cry game?

The latest entry from the When They Cry franchise was published on November 10, 2023 and is titled Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.

What is the first game of the When They Cry franchise?

The first and at the same time longest-standing game in this franchise is Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi. It was launched on May 16, 2015. 

What are all When They Cry games in order of release?

A complete list sorted in order from the oldest game:

1. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi (2015)
2. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi (2015)
3. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi (2016)
4. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arc (2016)
5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi (2016)
6. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi (2017)
7. Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs (2017)
8. Umineko: Golden Fantasia (2017)
9. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi (2018)
10. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi (2019)
11. Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones (2019)
12. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.8 Matsuribayashi (2020)
13. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei (2022)
14. Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ (2023)

The oldest game was launched on May 16, 2015 and the latest on November 10, 2023. GG.deals displays the release date for each game, along with the best available price for each title at the top of this page. You can also use the price history graph to pick up your favorite titles at the cheapest prices.