Kodansha Creators' Lab has unveiled three unique indie games at the recent INDIE Live Expo.
Headlining the announcement is BOKURA: planet, a groundbreaking co-op adventure launching April 24, 2025 on Steam. This innovative title requires two players to communicate through voice chat while solving bi-dimensional puzzles. Each player experiences a unique planetary environment, making communication crucial to progression.
A demo will be available on January 16, 2025, giving players a taste of its cooperative mechanics.
Solo developer yona introduces and Roger, a mysterious point-and-click visual novel arriving in Spring 2025. Players will investigate the suspicious disappearance of a young woman's father who is replaced by a completely different man. The game promises a narrative filled with intrigue and uncertainty.
The third title, Pararecords by 6th Sense Games, offers a unique branching narrative adventure set to launch in Summer 2025. Players will counsel children with paranormal abilities, carefully navigating through complex interactions. Use the powers of astute observation to choose the right path in every interaction. Or risk their alienation, or worse, going missing.
The original BOKURA has already achieved a remarkable 700,000+ units sold and will be expanding to PlayStation on April 18, 2025. In celebration of this milestone, players on Steam and Nintendo Switch can enjoy a 50% off limited-time sale.
Gamers can follow the developers on X/Twitter for the latest updates on these exciting upcoming titles.