# Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q120751025](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120751025)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/higurashi-when-they-cry-hou-ch-3-tatarigoroshi

## Summary
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi is a 2016 visual novel video game developed by the Japanese dōjin circle 07th Expansion. It is the third chapter in the Higurashi When They Cry Hou series, featuring a single-player narrative experience. The game is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

## Key Facts
- **Genre**: Visual novel  
- **Developer**: 07th Expansion (a Japanese dōjin circle founded in 2000)  
- **Publisher**: MangaGamer  
- **Release Date**: June 17, 2016  
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux  
- **Game Mode**: Single-player  
- **Languages**: English, Japanese  
- **Distribution**: Digital (via Steam, GOG, etc.)  
- **Steam ID**: 472870  
- **RAWG ID**: higurashi-when-they-cry-hou-ch3-tatarigoroshi  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the gameplay style of Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi?  
A: It is a visual novel, meaning gameplay consists primarily of reading text and making occasional choices that influence the story.  

### Q: Is this game available in languages other than Japanese?  
A: Yes, it is available in both Japanese and English.  

### Q: Can I play this game on a Mac?  
A: Yes, it is compatible with macOS, as well as Windows and Linux.  

## Why It Matters  
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi is a significant entry in the Higurashi franchise, known for its psychological horror and mystery storytelling. As part of a larger series, it contributes to the cult following of 07th Expansion's works, which blend visual novel mechanics with intricate narratives. The game's availability on multiple platforms and in multiple languages has helped broaden its audience beyond Japan, making it accessible to international fans. Its digital distribution via platforms like Steam and GOG ensures preservation and easy access for new players.  

## Notable For
- Part of the critically acclaimed Higurashi When They Cry series, known for its nonlinear storytelling.  
- Developed by 07th Expansion, a prominent dōjin circle that pioneered indie visual novels.  
- Supports cross-platform play (Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- Features dual-language support (English and Japanese).  

## Body  
### Development  
- Developed by **07th Expansion**, a Japanese dōjin circle founded in 2000.  
- Published by **MangaGamer**, a company specializing in visual novel localization.  

### Release and Distribution  
- Released on **June 17, 2016**.  
- Distributed digitally via **Steam**, **GOG**, and other platforms.  
- **Steam Application ID**: 472870.  

### Technical Details  
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.  
- **Game Mode**: Single-player only.  
- **Languages**: English and Japanese.  

### External Identifiers  
- **RAWG ID**: higurashi-when-they-cry-hou-ch3-tatarigoroshi  
- **PCGamingWiki ID**: Higurashi_When_They_Cry_Hou_-_Ch.3_Tatarigoroshi  
- **MobyGames ID**: 102612  
- **GOG ID**: game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch3_tatarigoroshi

## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. Q124398839