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- 15 October 2026
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- 15 October 2026
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[There are real friends in the online world!]
Doomed Otaku is a story-driven adventure game where a wandering 20-something Otaku travels between two worlds—reality and the internet—experiencing various incidents along the way.
The protagonist, Jin Da-yeon, is a die-hard fan of the Japanese idol game, "Idol☆Star."
Upon hearing that limited-edition character perfumes are launching in Japan,
she ends up leading a group purchase for the merchandise.
However, being terrible with money, she impulsively spends all the collected funds on personal expenses.
Only 14 days left until the order deadline...
Can she scrape together $5,000 in time to place the order?
A full-blown immersive Otaku psychological thriller: Doomed Otaku !!
Live faithfully in both reality and the internet to pay back the $5,000 !
In Doomed Otaku , reality is a dull and colorless world.
In contrast, the internet world is vibrant and full of excitement.
1. Manage the Apartment!
Help the landlord manage the apartment building!
If you get close to the residents... you might receive unexpected help.
2. Explore Various Locations!
Forget-Me-Not Village is filled with suspicious people and mysterious items.
Search thoroughly for anything that might be worth some money!
3. Work at the Logistics Center! You can earn a daily wage by working at the logistics center near the apartment . Work hard (if you can)!
1. Spend a Happy Day with Idols!
In the protagonist’s favorite game, "Idol☆Star," enjoy dates and play games with Ikeman, Neketsu, and Shotaro!
2. Intervene in Petty User Disputes!
All sorts of incidents happen among the Otakus. They are waiting for you—the internet’s biggest superstar—to settle their drama!
3. …Is there a user who trades game money for real cash…?
A user who trades "Idol☆Star" currency for real money?! Earn gold through in-game activities and convert your game money into cash!
1. SP (Social Point)
As a shut-in, Da-yeon needs SP (Social Point) to go outside. If your SP runs out, you will no longer be able to take any actions.
2. Character Progression
Relationships can be romantic, professional, or even toxic rivalries. Even characters who already have partners can be your target! Build connections in various ways and see what lies at the end of each path.
3. Multi-Ending & The Importance of Choice
Experience over 20 different endings depending on the choices the protagonist makes.
For more information, please check the official Kiwisaurus Twitter (X) and Discord!
Main Updates"...nn Days Until Doom" effect addedBackground music and sound effects added to the rhythm game lobbyBug FixesFixed an issue where the rhythm game would freeze during gameplayFixed a bug where movement was possible during the "Pow Pow!" mini-game eventFixed an issue where certain scripts were not displaying in Japanese and ChineseFixed a bug where the game would freeze when paying back money to TaeyangOther UpdatesImproved certain visuals and sound effectsAdditional InfoOn June 5th, the Tumblbug crowdfunding page for Doomed Otaku will be officially open!https://airbridge.tumblbug.com/3q5umepPlease back our project to give us a huge boost in developing Doomed Otaku! (This is your first and last chance to get your name in the credits!!!!!)We would greatly appreciate your interest and support!Thank you.※Tumblbug may have limited support for backers residing outside of South K...
Read full update on Steam ↗Main UpdatePartial changes to Shotaro's storyAdded "Shotaro's Jump Jump!" mini-gamePartial changes to Neketsu's storyAdded "Neketsu's Pow Pow!" mini-gameBug FixesFixed a bug where Affinity did not increase even when playing rhythm games with IkemanFixed a bug where the walking animation did not appearFixed a bug where the game froze when pressing \ on the 4th floorOther UpdatesChanged some sounds to better qualityPartial controller support implementedAdded a bus stop to other towns (Blocked in the demo; please look forward to the full version!)Doomed Otaku is doing its best to reach the release target in the second half of this year.Click the Discord icon below to join the official community!Your valuable bug reports and language improvement suggestions are a great help in increasing the quality of the game.We appreciate your continued support and interest.
Read full update on Steam ↗Main UpdatesIn-game title illustration changedCar added to the map in front of the villa"Back" message added to the options menuDemo version icon revisedEnglish Translation ImprovedBug FixesFixed a bug where pressing the tab key immediately after waking up caused the tab screen and player movement to overlapFixed a bug where document delivery to Resident 101 was not completingFixed a bug where the selection icon was duplicated in the load slotOther UpdatesPlayer movement smoothedFixed an error where the player moved backward in "Banban Delivery"Most of the bugs patched this time were reported via Discord.Regarding the improved English translation, we were able to patch it more easily because a dedicated fan kindly provided us with a 50-page document containing improvement suggestions. (The fan art below was drawn by that same fan.)You can join the Doomed Otaku Discord by clicking the...
Read full update on Steam ↗Main UpdateSimplified Chinese Demo AddedYou can now select the Chinese language in the options to play the game in Chinese.Other UpdatesMap UpdatesRoad in front of the Dottae Villa added.Construction site near the bus stop added.These locations aren't a major focus in the demo, but they will play an important role in the main game's story, so please look forward to the full release!Discord Channel for Translation Improvement Suggestions OpenedWe've opened a Discord channel where users can directly suggest improvements for the game's translation.Besides translation feedback, feel free to use the channel for fan art, general chat, event reviews, and more. Join us freely via the Discord link below:discord.gg/dmqfTkKC9QEvent Participation Notice (Oct 4~5)This weekend, we participated in two events simultaneously, both online and offline. With these events, our offline schedule for the yea...
Read full update on Steam ↗Main UpdatesAdded English demoAdded Japanese demoAdded judge contentAdded a note entry after eventsOther UpdatesThe "Load Game" menu is now grayed out when there is no saved dataFixed a bug where other characters' affection levels were displayed incorrectlyThe first bus stop event no longer occurs after 6 p.mAdded a sparkling effect to the perfume part of the introEvent images now have bordersFixed an error where the nickname "Dollstar Jinda" was not visibleThis update is for the demo version of Doomed Otaku
Read full update on Steam ↗Steam currently lists 15 Oct 2026 as the release date.
Main Updates"...nn Days Until Doom" effect addedBackground music and sound effects added to the rhythm game lobbyBug FixesFixed an issue where the rhythm game would freeze during gameplayFixed a bug where movement was…
Main UpdatePartial changes to Shotaro's storyAdded "Shotaro's Jump Jump!" mini-gamePartial changes to Neketsu's storyAdded "Neketsu's Pow Pow!" mini-gameBug FixesFixed a bug where Affinity did not increase even when p…
Main UpdatesIn-game title illustration changedCar added to the map in front of the villa"Back" message added to the options menuDemo version icon revisedEnglish Translation ImprovedBug FixesFixed a bug where pressing…
Main UpdateSimplified Chinese Demo AddedYou can now select the Chinese language in the options to play the game in Chinese.Other UpdatesMap UpdatesRoad in front of the Dottae Villa added.Construction site near the bus…
Main UpdatesAdded English demoAdded Japanese demoAdded judge contentAdded a note entry after eventsOther UpdatesThe "Load Game" menu is now grayed out when there is no saved dataFixed a bug where other characters' aff…