This sound comes from Ao Oni, a Japanese indie horror game first released in 2008 and widely known through RPG Maker horror fandom and playthrough videos. The chase theme became especially recognizable because it plays during the game's most stressful pursuit moments. Over time, fans and creators reused it in edits, memes, and streamer highlights whenever a scene needed instant fear and urgency. It remains popular because even a short snippet immediately tells viewers that a character has gone from exploring to being hunted.