Mysterious world-hopping adventure game from “Natsuno Kanata – Beyond the Summer” dev to get English release
![Moonless Moon Japanese indie text adventure](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240527-31455-header-768x441.jpeg)
From an acclaimed Japanese indie developer, Moonless Moon is a story-rich adventure game that unfolds like a “music video you can play through.”
Vanillaware artist’s new bullet hell shooter hailed as a masterpiece
![Devil Blade Reboot Shigatake](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240524-31410-header-768x432.jpg)
Shigatake's Devil Blade Reboot, a polished remake of the classic 1996 bullet hell shooter, releases to 100% positive reviews on Steam
Am I in Japan or not? 3D stealth ninja game has you examine the Japanese-ness of your surroundings
![Oedoshigusa Exit 8 inspired ninja stealth game christmas tree anomaly](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240516-30940-header-768x432.jpg)
Oedoshigusa combines stealthy ninja gameplay with spotting Exit 8 style anomalies that don't fit the historical Japanese setting
Create your own Japanese-style boxed lunch in Make a Bento
![Make a Bento traditional Japanese lunch box making game](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240515-30886-header-768x448.jpeg)
Make a Bento is a free-to-play game that lets you make your own traditional Japanese-style boxed lunch while learning about Japanese food
Absurdist horror Exit 8-like has you escaping a station full of bizarre dudes
![Main character in Re Connect Exit LOOP](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240509-30664-002-768x432.jpg)
Re≒Connect Exit LOOP takes The Exit 8's anomaly-spotting gameplay & twists it into an action adventure set in a station full of eccentric guys
Chrono Ark is the hot new deckbuilder roguelike RPG
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A brand-new roguelike card battler with an RPG party system and deep story to match, Chrono Ark is already receiving rave reviews on Steam
Latest viral game lets you play ring toss with a whole Japanese prefecture
![Shiga Prefecture Ring Toss Japanese free to play indie game](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240507-30462-header-768x432.jpeg)
Free indie game Shiga Prefecture Ring Toss surprisingly went viral in Japan during the Golden Week holidays, even gaining TV news attention
Solve supernatural mysteries in this hit Korean detective adventure game now available in English
![Staffer Case A Supernatural Mystery Adventure](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240430-30317-header-768x432.jpg)
Highly acclaimed Korean detective game Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure is now playable on Steam in English.
Interview: How the personality test game Refind Self sold over 200K copies through collaboration between the developer and publisher
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Refind Self dev Lizardry and Playism rep. Shunji Mizutani reveal how publisher and developer worked together to create an engaging indie game
Gory Japanese 18+ roguelike announced for PS/Switch
![Death end re;Quest Code Z](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240426-30183-header-768x432.jpg)
Compile Heart's upcoming roguelike RPG Death end re;Quest Code Z is the first in the series to get a CERO Z (18+) age rating for gory content
Surreal dream therapy clinic sim lets you explore imagination and reality
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Chest is a Myst-like walking sim set in a relaxing yet eerie therapy clinic where you must try to get back your ability to dream.
“Trust me, I’m a game journalist” Japanese dev analyzes the types of Steam Key scammers they’ve encountered
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A Japanese indie developer shares insight on the various types of Steam Key scammers they have encountered, warning fellow devs what to look out for.
This mysterious Japanese indie game has quietly sold over 210k copies
![Return to Shironagasu Island Neneko](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/202040423-29977-header-768x426.jpg)
Japanese visual novel game Return to Shironagasu Island has gradually racked up 210K sales, according to its developer.
Cyberpunk criminal investigation game There is NO PLAN B announced for Steam
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There is NO PLAN B is a cyberpunk mystery adventure game in which you investigate various cases. The game is planned to release on Steam.
Tencent’s Palworld clone game prompts reaction from PocketPair CEO – “These are incredible times”
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Tencent-owned studios are developing high budget clones of Palworld. PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has commmented the situation.
“Buy the game, you piece of s**t,” indie dev applauded for dissing Steam Key beggars
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A Japanese indie studio's blunt official stance towards people begging for free Steam Keys has gone viral in the community.
Unnerving low-poly Japanese horror game explores the terror of being lost in the mountains
![Dandara Japanese indie horror game shinto shrine](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410-29557-header-768x432.jpeg)
Rendered in a low-poly style that recalls PS1 horror hits Silent Hill & Resident Evil, Dandara explores the terror of being stranded at night
Marfusha: Sentinel Girls’ source code is messy, but it gets the job done
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The Japanese developer behind Marfusha: Sentinel Girls has shared some of the game's source code in Unity, receiving mixed reactions.
Enjoy life with your custom cat in this quirky, cozy Japanese indie game
![Nekoto Japanese cat indie game on Steam customized cat creation mode](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410-29516-header-768x432.jpg)
Create your own purrfect cat, help people find lost pets and decorate your home in this laidback Japanese life sim for cat lovers.
Japanese indie dev retires from industry after earning under $300 a year
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Japanese solo indie studio InfiniteGame has announced their retirement from the industry after reporting an annual income of under $300 in 2023.
Legendary Japanese horror game Ao Oni gets first-person 3D reboot on Steam
![Absolute Fear Ao Oni Japanese indie blue demon horror game](https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240408-29437-header-768x432.jpeg)
Ao Oni, the stealth horror game that gained cult popularity in Japan and even abroad thanks to Youtubers like PewDiePie, gets new 3D sequel.
Keep calm and escape a dodgy elevator in this cursed Exit 8-like
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The Exit 8 inspired horror puzzle game 0th Floor requires you to keep a cool head as you try to escape a cursed elevator and an attacker.