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Unnerving low-poly Japanese horror game explores the terror of being lost in the mountains
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
The Japanese developer behind Marfusha: Sentinel Girls has shared some of the game's source code in Unity, receiving mixed reactions.
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Enjoy life with your custom cat in this quirky, cozy Japanese indie game
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
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
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
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.
The Exit 8’s official sequel finally announced
Platform 8, the official sequel to Kotake Create's 2023 smash hit The Exit 8, combines new gameplay with familiar elements from The Exit 8.
Multiplayer paranormal activity investigation game coming to Steam on April 12
School Paranormal Laboratory gameplay screenshot
Escape an Exit 8-like looping train platform in this free-to-play Japanese browser game
Inspired by The Exit 8, Track No. 9 is a Japanese pixel art adventure game where you must escape a train station by spotting anomalies.
Slice & Dice: strategic monster-battling roguelike with tons of variety
Slice & Dice is a turn-based, dice-battle roguelike with a multitude of ways to play- it should appeal to fans of games like Slay the Spire
Chilla’s Art’s new horror game Shinkansen 0 coming to Steam on March 22
Indie developer duo Chilla's Art will be releasing Shinkansen 0, their first game of 2024, on March 22. The game is inspired by The Exit 8.
This lofi beats app gives you a chill way to tackle your To-do list
Chill Pulse is a relaxing task management app that helps you boost productivity with Lo-fi beats, cozy settings, Pomodoro timing and rewards.
Samurai swordfight your way through historic Japan in this immersive tale of soul-shifting revenge
In gorgeous pixel art action adventure AMEDAMA, take a samurai sword-wielding, atmospheric journey of revenge through rainy Edo period Japan.
Japanese learning game Shashingo met with rave reviews and requests for more
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is praised by Steam reviewers as a fun game for picking up and remembering everyday Japanese.
Steam’s last-minute ban of R18 visual novel attracts criticism of unclear ruling
Indie dev Argent's R18 visual novel Order Us! was banned by Steam 3 days before release due to an unspecified character appearing underage.
Investigate a cryptic online post in this horror walking sim
The Contact is an indie horror walking simulator game in which you investigate coordinates found in a creepy online post.
Palworld player achieves a sweet 1.2 million gold by farming honey since launch
A dedicated Palworld player has amassed a huge fortune by selling all the honey they farmed since the open-world survival game's release.
“Maid of The Dead” sexy zombie shooter coming to Steam on March 1
The sexy multidirectional zombie shooter Maid of the Dead will be coming to Steam on March 1, with support for English.
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An ex-Like a Dragon programmer made “Fight Crab 2,” a game similar to Armored Core, but with crabs
An interview with Nusso, a former Like a Dragon programmer turned indie dev, about their latest title Fight Crab 2.
Acclaimed Japanese roguelike RPG “Creator of Another World” coming to Steam
Pursue your own destiny in this hit 2023 Japanese indie roguelike RPG that is coming to Steam. Every playthrough is unique and different.
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
The Exit 8 dev is looking for real ads to add realistic vibes to the game’s sequel
Japanese indie developer Kotake Create is accepting submissions for guest advertisements to appear in the upcoming sequel to The Exit 8.