VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
Does filing taxes have you down? One developer is making a comedic RPG to help
Kakutei Shinkoku o ganbaru RPG (確定申告を頑張るRPG), which can be translated to something like Do Your Best Filing Taxes RPG, lets you learn how to file taxes. Filing taxes is a huge headache to many and we can already see the game getting a big response.
Raid on Taihoku is a survival game set in WWII-era Taiwan
Raid on Taihoku is a survival game set in WWII-era Taiwan, when Taiwan was under the control of Japan. Raid on Taihoku is scheduled to release on Steam.
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26. The protagonist Tomomi is a hero who is lewd, likes women, and is a bit of an airhead.
Konami to host an indie game exhibition on June 26
Konami to host an indie game exhibition called Indie Games Connect 2022 on June 26. The event will be free for both attendees and developers looking to show off their games.
Surreal puzzle adventure Cat Museum launching March 18
Surreal puzzle adventure Cat Museum launching March 18 on Steam, iOS, and Android. Cat Museum is a puzzle adventure game with a strange and unique art style.
Cyberpunk RPG ANNO: Mutationem EN/JP/CN voiceover sample showcased
ANNO: Mutationem’s official Twitter account has showcased a short sample of the game’s English, Japanese, and Chinese voiceovers. Ann and Ayane, the two main characters in the game, are voiced by Suzie Yeung and Lizzie Freeman respectively.
A $1.36 game on Steam is being sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan [Update: Price fixed]
A new clicker game called Dead Profit is sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan, and some users are confused by it. The game recently came out as an early access title on Steam for $1.36/£1.00.
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding. The game takes place in the near future in a quarantined Shinjuku, a district of Tokyo, Japan.
Needy Streamer Overload surpasses 300,000 sales
Needy Streamer Overload has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, publisher WSS Playground announced. Needy Streamer Overload is a streamer-raising adventure game that follows the daily life of Ame-chan, an aspiring live streamer with a desperate need for social acceptance.
The Hug Game lets you hug players all around the world for free
The Hug Game lets you hug players all around the world for free. It’s a physics game where you simply hug the other player and can be played on PC or smartphones.
Steam Next Fest: Check out these 10 playable Japanese game demos
The Steam Next Fest is being held until February 28 at 10 a.m. (PST), so to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of 10 demos for Japanese games that you can try out during the event.
Working class life simulator Nobody – The Turnaround demo seeing a large player count on Steam
Working class life simulator Nobody – The Turnaround demo seeing a large player count on Steam. Players engage in various kinds of manual labor and manufacturing work as the game tries to faithfully recreate a blue-collar lifestyle.