Soul of Kaeru: A Ronin's VR Journey Through a Miniature Japanese World

5/28/2026, 3:33:24 PM

Release date: TBAUpcoming

Tags: #vr #singleplayer #exploration #metroidvania #souls-like #hack-and-slash #action-adventure #action #3d #story-rich #casual #stylized #colorful

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Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Soul of Kaeru is a 3D Metroidvania-inspired VR action-adventure game where players control a Ronin exploring a miniature, japanned-themed world. Developed by Brain Up, the game is currently in prototyping and features a

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better

Comfortable play target

10,483 pts(~130% above spec of 8,064 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core 5 120UL10,558 pts Intel Core i7-1195G7 @ 2.90GHz10,395 pts Intel Core i7-5930K @ 3.50GHz10,348 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB or better

Comfortable play target

17,568 pts(~130% above spec of 13,514 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Embark on an epic Japanese tale in Soul of Kaeru, a 3D Metroidvania-inspired VR game developed and published by Brain Up. Players will step into the shoes of a masterless samurai, a Ronin, as he journeys through a miniature world that blends reality and dreams, surface and underground. This world is rendered in a distinct japanned style, offering a colorful yet dark aesthetic.

Highlights

Genre-Bending VR Adventure: Experience a unique 3D Metroidvania-inspired adventure designed for VR, blending elements of reality and dreams.
Unique Setting & Characters: Explore diverse environments from ancient samurai gardens to lush forests and mysterious caves, encountering a vibrant cast of characters.
Early Development: The game is currently in the prototyping stage, with significant changes expected before its final release.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy VR experiences, Metroidvania-style gameplay, and unique artistic directions. Fans of Japanese folklore and narrative-driven adventures will find themselves drawn into the cryptic yet comedic tale.

Game Info

Developer: Brain Up
Publisher: Brain Up
Genre: Action, Adventure
Platform: VR
Release: To be announced
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Tracked Controller Support, Family Sharing