Overview
Hakobune Kiba is a surreal and absurd adventure novel that places players in the shoes of a protagonist with only one day left to live, adrift in a low-resolution, isolated world. The game progresses as the player converses with companions, ultimately choosing to sacrifice one of them at the end of each day to extend the protagonist's life.
Highlights
- Unique Progression System: Gameplay centers around dialogue with characters and making difficult choices to prolong the protagonist's existence.
- Fragmented Narrative: Experience a story composed of fragmented memories, weaving together character conversations, encounters with unknown entities, hidden elements, and multiple endings.
- Atmospheric Presentation: Immerse yourself in a world that is both unsettling and gentle, characterized by abstract dialogue and evocative visual presentation.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, visual novels with a strong emphasis on story, and those who appreciate surreal and psychological themes. If you're looking for a thought-provoking adventure that explores existential questions and features a unique, albeit unconventional, gameplay loop, Hakobune Kiba might resonate with you.
Game Info
Developed and published by mop, Hakobune Kiba is a single-player adventure and indie title released on June 25, 2026. It features Steam Achievements and supports Family Sharing. The game contains depictions of suicide and violence, though these are often blurred. It also delves deeply into themes of life and death. The game is available in Japanese.
