Visual novel The witch of the Ihanashi to launch this summer
Visual novel The witch of the Ihanashi is planned to release in summer 2022 on PC (including Steam). The game will support Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
Handstand puzzle action game Invercity coming to Steam this fall
Handstand puzzle action game Invercity coming to Steam and itch.io this fall. Invercity tasks players with navigating stages using its “Handstand” and “Inverted Broadcast” mechanics.
The anticipated blue-collar life simulator Nobody is set to launch this fall
The anticipated blue-collar life simulator Nobody – The Turnaround is set to launch this fall on Steam. Players will engage in a variety of manual labor jobs and experience a tough life in the big city.
Floppy sumo wrestlers battle it out in the free Unreal Sumou
Unreal Sumou is a sumo wrestling game where the goal is to knock your opponent out of the ring. It’s hard to predict how the wrestlers will move as they flop and fold over their own bodies, but it’s certainly a funny sight.
Konami is bringing the asymmetric action game Obakeidoro! to Steam under a new name
Konami looks to be publishing a Steam version of Obakeidoro! under the name Bail or Jail. The game was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 by Free Style.
A Kemono Friends fangame is coming to Steam in May
A Kemono Friends fangame called Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry is coming to Steam in May. This 3D action-adventure game sees the anthropomorphized animals battling against the Celliens.
A puzzle game inspired by Resident Evil 4’s inventory management announced
A puzzle game inspired by Resident Evil 4’s inventory management called Save Room – Organization Puzzle has been announced for Steam.
Hatoverse is a subtly humorous pigeon sim and an obvious riff on the metaverse
Hatoverse is a bare-bones pigeon sim (and an obvious riff on the metaverse), but the game is gaining traction in Japan due to the developer’s humorous yet somewhat clever marketing approach.
Seashell collecting adventure game Sound of the Sea releases in Japan
Uminooto (Sound of the Sea) releases in Japan. It's an adventure game about walking along the seashore and picking up shells, as the background slowly changes and the mystery behind the game's world is revealed.
Undertale-inspired RPG Ketchup and Mayonnaise enters Steam Early Access April 11
Ketchup and Mayonnaise is an RPG inspired by games such as Undertale, Tomato Adventure, and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. It's set to enter Steam Early Access on April 11.
Anime-inspired deckbuilding roguelite Super Bullet Break announced
Super Bullet Break is a roguelite game where you build a deck consisting of anime-style girls. It's coming to PC/Nintendo Switch/PS4 in 2022.
Punihi Loader 2 is an indie mecha action game coming to Steam from a 2-person dev team
Punihi Loader 2 revolves around 3rd person mecha battles, where the mecha are piloted by cute and mysterious creatures called Punihi. A demo version is set to release this summer.
Cat-like creatures battle it out in Nyaaaanvy, coming to Steam Early Access on April 22
Nyaaaanvy is entering Steam Early Access on April 22. Players control cat-like creatures called Nyanvy for competitive butt-sumo action.
Sleep-inducing co-op Marble Ball Friends to be released on April 29
Japanese game developer STP WORKS has announced its new title Marble Ball Friends. Marble Ball Friends is a multiplayer game for up to five players based on smart ball, a Japanese ball game similar to pinball.
Voxel robot auto battler Boxed Cell Robot Armies gets a demo release
Japanese solo game developer matsu friends has released a demo version of Boxed Cell Robot Armies onto Steam and itch.io. The game only supports Japanese, and the full version is scheduled to release on May 26.
“The one who pulls out the sword” dev surprised by the number of swords pulled out
The length of the sword in the free Steam game The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king has already reached its maximum length just a day after its launch on March 28.
A free game about pulling a sword from a stone gains popularity on Steam
Indie game studio Majorariatto released the free game The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on Steam. Your objective is to pull out a sword stuck in a stone, but it's no easy feat.
Relash, a time-reversal puzzle game, to be released on Steam on March 30
Relash will release on Steam March 30. It's a 3D puzzle action game where you collaborate with your past self to solve puzzles.
Tap Ninja -Idle Game is a free clicker game that’s gaining popularity on Steam
For a new indie game, Tap Ninja -Idle Game looks to be off to a promising start. This free clicker game has players use well-timed taps to defeat the samurai that stand in the way of their constantly running ninja.
Aim Climb is a climbing game that tests your aiming skill
Aim Climb is a climbing game that tests your aiming skill. Your goal is to help a cat girl climb out of a dark cave by aiming and clicking on targets scattered around the environment. Aim Climb is now available on Steam.
The Closing Shift, a Japanese horror film-inspired game, will launch on March 18
Japanese indie game developer Chilla’s Art has announced that they will release The Closing Shift on March 18 (PDT) for PC (Steam).
Reversilly turns Reversi into a real-time action game
Japanese indie game developer OvertimeUsi has announced that the Steam Playtest for their upcoming game Reversilly has begun. It’s scheduled to run until March 27.