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Dokimon Quest

Dokimon Quest is a monster-collecting RPG by solo developer Yano and Yanako RPGs. It is free on Steam for 48 hours until August 27, and a sequel, Dokimon Quest: II, is planned for a 2027 PC release.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

Dokimon Quest is a monster-collecting RPG developed by solo developer Yano under the studio Yanako RPGs. The game is currently free on Steam for 48 hours, a giveaway that began at 2:00 AM Japan Time on August 25 and runs until 2:00 AM on August 27. The base game normally costs 1200 yen, and the DLC The Great Fairy Island is discounted 20% during the same window. The free distribution is framed as a direct way to gather player feedback for upcoming titles, specifically the sequel Dokimon Quest: II and another monster-collecting RPG, Yami Kids.

The sequel, announced on August 16, continues the story as the player time-travels 200 years to the Edo-period Zeros region to save a character named Maiko. It introduces new Dokimon, a partner mechanic, and a battle system rebuilt from scratch. The game is planned for a 2027 release on PC via Steam. The announcement also notes that the MonTamer Maker engine, used by the studio, receives UI improvements aimed at faster battles. Coverage of the giveaway and the sequel is consistent, though the earlier story describes Yami Kids as a direct next title, while the later announcement groups it alongside Dokimon Quest: II as a project seeking feedback.

Key facts

Free on Steam for 48 hours
The game is free on Steam for 48 hours starting August 25 at 2:00 AM Japan Time, ending August 27 at 2:00 AM.
Normal price
The game normally costs 1200 yen.
DLC discount
The DLC The Great Fairy Island is 20% off during the same free period.
Developer and studio
Solo developer Yano works under the studio name Yanako RPGs.
Game content
Inspired by Game Boy Color titles, the game features over 140 Dokimon and 15 locations.
Sequel announcement
Dokimon Quest: II was announced on August 16 for PC via Steam, with a 2027 release planned.
Sequel story
The sequel continues the story as the player time-travels 200 years to the Edo-period Zeros region to save Maiko.
Sequel features
Dokimon Quest: II adds new Dokimon, a rebuilt battle system, and a partner mechanic.
Engine update
The MonTamer Maker engine gets UI improvements for faster battles in the sequel.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 48 hours, until August 27 at 2:00 AM · Steam · 2026-08-28
Release
game · August 25, 2026, 2:00 AM Japan Time, for 48 hours · Steam · 2026-08-14
Announced
free distribution on Steam for 48 hours · 2026-08-14
Noted
features over 140 Dokimon and 15 locations · 2026-08-14

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All coverage

Aug 28

Dokimon Quest Free on Steam for 48 Hours as Yanako RPGs Plans Sequel

Yanako RPGs is giving away Dokimon Quest on Steam for 48 hours, until August 27 at 2:00 AM. The monster-collecting RPG normally costs 1200 yen. The developer wants player feedback for new titles, including the sequel Dokimon Quest II and Yami Kids. The DLC The Great Fairy Island is 20% off during the same period.

Aug 17

Dokimon Quest: II Announced for PC, Set in Edo-Period Zeros Region

Yanako RPGs announced Dokimon Quest: II on August 16 for PC via Steam, with a 2027 release planned. The monster-collecting RPG continues the story as the player time-travels 200 years to the Edo-period Zeros region to save Maiko. New Dokimon, a rebuilt battle system, and a partner mechanic are introduced.

Aug 14

Dokimon Quest Goes Free on Steam for 48 Hours Starting August 25

Solo developer Yano announced that Dokimon Quest, his monster collection RPG, will be free on Steam for 48 hours starting at 2:00 AM Japan Time on August 25. The game, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, features over 140 Dokimon and 15 locations. Yano seeks feedback for his upcoming sequel, Yami Kids.