Red Chat Ritual Guide — TSUMIMI TIME Basics

Source-cited overview of Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME: 15-day loop, day vs night play, keywords, saves, and where to read help.

10/24/2026 Ver.1.0.1 Last updated: 10/24/2026 4 min read

FAQ

What is Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME?

The Steam store describes a 15-day psychological horror adventure where you investigate by day and intervene in livestreams by night using comments, Mega Chats, gifts, investigation files, and deductions, with multiple endings.

Is the game called Tsunami Time?

No. The official title is Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME (Steam app 4413070). Some searchers misspell TSUMIMI as tsunami; that is not the store name.

Where are the official instructions?

Start with the store page Before You Play section, the Ver.1.0.1 patch notes, the Japanese TSUMIMI TIME Play Guide on Steam News (2026-10-23), and the English FAQ guide on Steam Community (3825261685).

How do I skip dialogue during a stream?

Ver.1.0.1 added holding Ctrl during a stream to fast-forward until the next Mega Chat. The Play Guide says first-time viewing should not hold Ctrl; the Auto button is separate.

Do Mega Chat prices list every clue?

The official FAQ states that paying more for a Mega Chat does not guarantee you receive all clues.

What kind of game is Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME?

Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME (Steam appid 4413070, released 2026-10-22) is a 15-day psychological horror adventure from Tohakusha Inc. The Steam store page frames the loop as investigate by day, intervene in streams by night: daytime research on SNS and the map, nighttime livestreams where you send comments, Mega Chats, and gifts, plus investigation files and deductions, leading to multiple endings. UI languages include English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese; full voice audio is Japanese only on the store language table.

Searchers sometimes type “tsunami time”; the official subtitle is TSUMIMI TIME, not Tsunami Time.

How does the 15-day day and night loop work?

Each in-game day splits into daytime investigation and nighttime stream intervention. During the day you gather information on SNS and the map; at night you influence streams. The home screen shows a date and time band plus money, and opens SNS, map search, and investigation files (Play Guide, Japanese body, 2026-10-23).

What is the difference between keywords and investigation files?

Keywords from streams are not the same as investigation files used in deductions. The official FAQ (FAQ01) and the Play Guide describe searching keywords on SNS and the map, collecting investigation files, then running deductions. Treat stream phrases and file evidence as separate steps.

For the first major deduction walkthrough, see /walkthrough/ghost-town-deduction/. Chapter pacing starts at /walkthrough/chapter-1/.

How do Mega Chats, gifts, and money work at a high level?

Mega Chats are paid options during streams. The FAQ (FAQ11) warns that choosing a higher price does not guarantee all clues. Gifts and Mega Chats spend money shown on the home screen; gift flow uses a wishlist confirmation (FAQ, Play Guide). Community walkthroughs publish tier prices, but no official yen tier table appears in the FAQ. See /guides/money-and-part-time-job/ for jobs and the time loop.

How do saving and fast-forward work?

Save and load sit at the top of the home screen; the store About text and FAQ recommend saving before entering a stream so you can retry choices. Ver.1.0.1 (2026-10-23) added hold Ctrl during a stream to fast-forward until the next Mega Chat (replay aid). The Auto button on streams cycles auto / fast auto / normal, which is not the same as Ctrl (patch notice, Play Guide). Details: /guides/save-and-fast-forward/.

Where should I read official help first?

Use this stack (all checked against sources on 2026-10-24, build Ver.1.0.1):

Step	Source	Notes
1	Steam store — Before You Play	Premise, mature content, specs
2	Ver.1.0.1 update notice	Starting funds, Ctrl skip, save compatibility
3	TSUMIMI TIME Play Guide (Steam News)	Full manual; Japanese body on 2026-10-23 fetch
4	Official FAQ (English)	Controls, investigation hints, FAQ21–22

The store English text points to the Play Guide on Steam News; no separate English Play Guide news post was found in the event list on 2026-10-24.

What else should I open on this wiki?

Topic	Page
All endings overview	/endings/all-endings/
End 404, 6, 7, 8 focus pages	/endings/ending-404/, /endings/ending-6/, /endings/ending-7/, /endings/ending-8/
Save, Ctrl skip, Auto modes	/guides/save-and-fast-forward/
Playtime estimates	/guides/how-long-to-beat/
Price, reviews, specs checklist	/guides/is-it-worth-it/
Part-time jobs and economy	/guides/money-and-part-time-job/
Steam achievement list	/guides/achievements/

Sources and verification

Steam store page — Checked 2026-10-24 — Ver.1.0.1
Steam appdetails API (US English) — Checked 2026-10-24 — Ver.1.0.1
Ver.1.0.1 update notice — Checked 2026-10-24 — Ver.1.0.1
Official FAQ (English) — Checked 2026-10-24 — Ver.1.0.1
TSUMIMI TIME Play Guide (Steam News) — Checked 2026-10-24 — Ver.1.0.1

Community-reported items are not independently tested by this wiki; lists and prices can differ by route and patch (official FAQ13 notes wishlist, Mega Chats, and investigation files can differ by route).