We have started distributing the Early Access version of the game on Tuesday, March 25! (v0.6.0) For $8.99 USD, almost half the price of the full version, you can enjoy the third chapter out of five chapters. (Estimated playing time is about 6 hours)
In addition, we have updated the demo version of the game, which can be played for free up to the first chapter. Various bug fixes and usability improvements have been implemented, and we hope that those who have not yet played the game, as well as those who have played the game and are considering purchasing it, will take the time to check it out.

v0.2.0 v0.2.1 Added help images in Tutorial and Options. Added the Activity Log screen. Some additions and adjustments were made to the Chapter One scenario. Added LOG button to the Examine screen. Adjusted the cursor focus on the various screens. Changed the assignment of the back key on the Manage Info screen and the Eviction screen. Adjusted the read SKIP function. Fixed other minor bugs and translations. This correction has also been applied to the Early Access version. Please note that save data cannot be transferred between the demo version and the Early Access version. We have created a song focusing on the sub-theme of this work, a quietly heartwarming story of characters growing up.
The vocalist is Inori, who is active on the YouTube channel Inori, Song, Travel and ". She sings the message of this work in her clear voice that purifies the souls of those who listen to it. A short version is also available in the Early Access version. We have also opened an Official Discord Server. https://discord.gg/AEhsP6FFJW Please feel free to join us to exchange information, chapter strategies, opinions, and bug reports. Please run through Compatibility - Proton. We are planning to improve this issue in future updates. When closing the notepad while writing a note, the game may freeze with extremely low frequency. When this occurs, please exit the game from the Steam console or from the Task Manager. We will continue to be a "Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!". Thank you for your continued support.

[ 2025-03-25 02:48:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

The early access version will be available from Tuesday, March 25 (Japan time)! For $8.99 USD, almost half the price of the full version, you can enjoy the third chapter out of five chapters. (Estimated playing time is about 6 hours) We will also update the demo version on the same day. We are working on fixing various bugs and improving usability while incorporating everyone's opinions, so whether you have not played the game yet or have already played it, we hope you will check it out.

A demo version of the game is available from today! This game consists of five chapters. In the demo version, you can enjoy only Prologue and Chapter One. It also serves as a tutorial to help you understand the world view and how to play the game.
Which of the four residents is the yokai pretending to be human? Please gather evidence and try to evict the yokai!

Demo Version comming soon! About the Demo VersionThis game consists of Five Chapters. In the Demo Version, you will only be able to enjoy the Prologue and Chapter One. (Assume 2-3 hours of play time) Demo version also serves as a tutorial to help you understand the flow of the game and how to play it, and is the beginning of the game.

We have added a character introduction PV as the second PV! In the PV, two new characters from "Shadow Glove Troupe" are unveiled for the first time! We are still actively developing it, so Add it to your wishlist! Thank you for your support!

Story

You are left all alone in the world after losing your last remaining relative, with only the apartment inherited from your late father.

Suddenly, a man appears and gives you - the new landlord - a warning.

"There are Yokai living among the residents in your apartment building."

Your time spent sleuthing out the cleverly disguised Yokai began from that moment.

Overview

”Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!”

In this social deduction adventure game, the player uses the information they gather to find the Yokai who have attempted to blend in with the residents of the apartment building they manage.

But Yokai aren't so easy to find. You will need to talk with residents, check the security cameras, and use the detailed information in the residents' directory to gradually uncover the truth.

However, the Yokai may set traps in order to conceal their existence, causing the residents to become suspicious of one another. Just like in a Werewolf game, every word and action can sow the seeds of doubt.

As the landlord, it's your duty to keep your residents safe, calmly gather information, and root out the true Yokai amongst the chaos.

And while you do, you'll also unravel the true intentions behind the mysterious man who warned you about the Yokai...

Not just a mystery adventure!A heart-warming tale of character growth awaits you.

Gameplay

Gather information from the residents to uncover the Yokai who are hiding among your apartment's residents.

The residents will come to the player, as the new landlord, with complaints and requests, or just to have a chat.

This will give you the information you need to root out all of the Yokai.

If you notice anything in their conversations that feels out of place, that may be a clue to the Yokai's identity. Note down anything important that you hear.

Check the apartment's security cameras

Yokai are cunning. Even with security cameras installed, that doesn't mean they will reveal themselves so easily.

But you might be able to catch them dong something that's not quite human-like when they think no one's looking, or something they normally wouldn't do when in their human forms.

Behavior that appears ordinary at first glance could be a hint. Keep no stone unturned, and root out the Yokai.

Evict the Yokai upon discovery

Evict the resident after you have gathered enough evidence and identified them as a Yokai.

But be careful, if you mistake a real human for a Yokai and evict them, the remaining residents will become even more suspicious of each other, which is exactly what the Yokai want.

Stay calm during your investigations and keep the residents safe until the day of the new moon, when the Yokai will reveal their true forms.

If you don't evict them in time...

On the night of the new moon, the Yokai will display their true power.

When that happens, there will be nothing that we powerless humans can do.

Future plans

We will also continue to make the interface compatible with translations.

• OS: SteamOS 3.0

• OS: SteamOS 3.0