VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Interview: How the personality test game Refind Self sold over 200K copies through collaboration between the developer and publisher
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
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
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
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.
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This mysterious Japanese indie game has quietly sold over 210k copies
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
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”
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
A Japanese indie studio's blunt official stance towards people begging for free Steam Keys has gone viral in the community.
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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.