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PLAYISM

PLAYISM is an indie publishing brand, operating since 2011, that announced a 2027 PC horror title and opened demos for three upcoming Steam games in October 2026. It continues to publish titles across PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, iOS, and Android.

Synthesized from 13 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

PLAYISM has built its current slate around games with unusual premises and small developers. In October it announced Dyping Working: Work Surveillance Game, a PC title from Heaviside Creations planned for 2027 that follows the typing horror series begun by the free DYPING and continued by Dyping Escape. It also opened free PC demos for three upcoming titles: Skateboard Knight from Maroru Games, A Passing in the Night from .iris, and Dungeon Sweeper Plus from Setamo. Those releases are spread across 2026 and 2027.

September was the heavier announcement month. On September 10 a preview event introduced Sea Sniffers, a seal-fishing action RPG from Blastmode and MP2 Games, and Full Stomach Escape Plan, a first-person eating game from Jii-ma. The same event confirmed Switch, Switch 2, PS5, iOS, and Android versions for several titles, including Order of the Sinking Star. The show ran about three hours and 30 minutes on YouTube and Niconico Live, with performers Matsuzawa Neki, Shunji Mizutani, and guests Kirin and Shuhei Yoshida. PLAYISM celebrated its 15th anniversary in May 2026.

Beyond the announcements, PLAYISM is carrying titles into new formats. Devil Connection from ChaoGames arrives on Switch, iOS, and Android on January 21, 2027 after a run with 98 percent positive user reviews on Steam. Mind Diver from Indoor Sunglasses came to Switch 2 and PS5 on August 27, 2026. Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur by developer roccay launched on Steam on July 22, 2026. BREAK ARTS III from MercuryStudio received its Ver.2.0 update on June 26, 2026.

Key facts

Founded
PLAYISM began activities in 2011 and marked its 15th anniversary in May 2026. ↗
Operator
PLAYISM is the indie game publishing brand run by Active Gaming Media. ↗
Dyping Working release
Dyping Working: Work Surveillance Game is planned for 2027 on PC and is developed by Heaviside Creations. ↗
Demos opened
Free PC demos opened on October 8 for Skateboard Knight, A Passing in the Night, and Dungeon Sweeper Plus. ↗
Sea Sniffers release
Sea Sniffers, a seal-fishing action RPG from Blastmode and MP2 Games, is set for Steam in 2027. ↗
Full Stomach Escape Plan
PLAYISM will publish the first-person eating game from creator Jii-ma for PC via Steam in 2027. ↗
Devil Connection launch
Devil Connection from ChaoGames launches on Switch, iOS, and Android on January 21, 2027. ↗
Mind Diver console launch
Mind Diver from Indoor Sunglasses released for Switch 2 and PS5 on August 27, 2026 at 1,840 yen. ↗
Hie release
Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur launched on Steam on July 22, 2026 at 790 yen including tax. ↗
BREAK ARTS III update
BREAK ARTS III Ver.2.0, released on June 26, 2026, overhauled the battle system, including changing shields to a constantly recovering gauge. ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Announced
Shunji Mizutani spoke at a public session at OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 (OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026) · 2026-10-04
Announced
will publish Full Stomach Escape Plan (Manpuku Datsugoku Keikaku), a first-person eating game developed by creator Jii-ma (September 10, 2026) · 2026-09-10
Announced
TGS 2026 lineup with two new titles (Tokyo Game Show 2026) · 2026-09-10
Announced
PLAYISM GAME SHOW: TGS 2026 Preview · 2026-09-02
Announced
release of Card Make Arena · 2026-08-18
Announced
closed beta test from August 27 to September 7 · 2026-08-18
Announced
release of Mind Diver for Switch 2 and PS5 on August 27 · 2026-08-14
Announced
release of Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur on Steam on July 22 · 2026-07-15
Noted
began activities in 2011, celebrated its 15th anniversary in May 2026 · 2026-09-02
Noted
recent publishing titles include "Dyping Escape" and "Enhime," and the brand handled the console version of "The Exit 8" and sales of "Gnosia" on some platforms · 2026-09-02

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dyping working, idol manager virtual venture, devil connection, sea sniffers, card make arena, break arts iii

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  • Confirmed release of Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur on Steam on July 22 Sep 11 · source

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Oct 13

PLAYISM Announces Dyping Working, A Horror Game Where An Eyeball Watches Your PC

PLAYISM announced Dyping Working: Work Surveillance Game on October 13 and opened its Steam store page. Developed by Heaviside Creations, the PC work horror adventure game is planned for release in 2027. It is a spin-off of the horror typing game series that began with DYPING, a free title played more than 700,000 times, and continued with Dyping Escape, which launched on Steam in March 2026 and holds a Very Positive rating with about 91 percent of roughly 560 user reviews positive. In the new game, an eyeball on the screen forces the player to sign a pledge: I accept all surveillance related to work. Mouse cursor movement and whether other tabs are open are detected. Slacking off can bring punishment after work. Players can talk with the eyeball, whose reactions shift over time, and the story reveals the secret of its birth and bloody experiments.

Oct 8

PLAYISM Opens Demos For Three New Games On Steam

PLAYISM opened free PC demos for three upcoming games on October 8: Skateboard Knight, an auto-scrolling action roguelite by Maroru Games; A Passing in the Night, a short occult adventure by .iris; and Dungeon Sweeper Plus, a Minesweeper-style world-development game by Setamo that expands on the free title Dungeon Sweeper. Skateboard Knight is slated for 2027 on PC, iOS, and Android. A Passing in the Night targets spring 2027 on PC, and Dungeon Sweeper Plus targets 2026 on PC.

Oct 4

Kinki Game Developers Talk Finishing Games at Osaka Indie Summit

A public session at OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 on October 3 gathered six committee members from developers and universities across the Kinki region to discuss how new game IP can emerge from the area. Speakers included room6's Masafumi Kimura, HexaDrive's Masakazu Matsushita, PLAYISM's Shunji Mizutani, Skeleton Crew Studio's Masahiko Murakami, Osaka Electro-Communication University's Son Yongyong, and Directors Unib's Koya Yokota.

Sep 20

Idol Manager: Virtual Venture Puts V-Streamers in Charge at Tokyo Game Show 2026

PLAYISM is showing Idol Manager: Virtual Venture, the latest Idol Manager entry from Russian developer Glitch Pitch, at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The 2021 game covered traditional idol groups; this one moves the setting to virtual streamers. A demo build covers the full flow from an empty agency to hiring staff, holding auditions, and debuting a V-streamer, with male as well as female streamers available to scout.

Sep 10

Devil Connection Sets January 21, 2027 Launch On Switch, iOS, And Android

PLAYISM announced on September 10 that Devil Connection, the demon-taming adventure game from developer ChaoGames, will launch on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on January 21, 2027. The downloadable version and the smartphone releases cost 2,000 yen including tax. A Switch packaged standard edition is 4,400 yen with a character encyclopedia as a first-print bonus, and a limited edition at 9,800 yen includes a Devilun plush. Physical pre-orders opened the same day at retailers in Japan. In the game, set in the magical world of Magiricia, the player is a summoner who contracts with the demon Devilun and summons magical beasts to collect their heightened feelings, called emotion aura, as magical power. Devilun's Evil Eye Search ability shows a target's thoughts and points to the correct choice among two options. The game has more than 30 summonable beasts and multiple endings. A Switch demo will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 at the PLAYISM booth.

Sep 10

PLAYISM To Publish First-Person Eating Game Full Stomach Escape Plan

PLAYISM announced on September 10, 2026 that it will publish Full Stomach Escape Plan (Manpuku Datsugoku Keikaku), a first-person eating game developed by creator Jii-ma. The player is a captive in a prison who must finish every dish served, from yudofu and yakiniku to a hamburger with a blue object inside. Multiple endings depend on how the player eats. It is set for PC via Steam in 2027.

Sep 10

PLAYISM To Publish Seal-Fishing Action RPG Sea Sniffers

Active Gaming Media's publishing brand PLAYISM will publish Sea Sniffers, a seal-fishing action RPG from Blastmode and MP2 Games. Players control Kiwi and seal partner Momi, who investigate a report from Rumira Laboratory, collect over 100 sea creatures, upgrade equipment, and gather ships at shipyards worldwide. A playable demo runs at Tokyo Game Show 2026, September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, Hall 7 booth 07-C06. The Steam release is scheduled for 2027.

Sep 10

PLAYISM Unveils TGS 2026 Lineup With Two New Titles

PLAYISM held an online event on September 10, 2026 previewing its Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup. Two new titles were announced: Sea Sniffers, a seal fishing action RPG by Blastmode and MP2 Games, and Full-Belly Escape Plan, a first-person eating game from developer Jii-ma. The lineup also confirms Switch, Switch 2, PS5, iOS, and Android versions for several titles, including Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle game by Jonathan Blow.

Sep 2

PLAYISM Game Show: TGS 2026 Preview Streams September 10

PLAYISM, the indie game publishing brand operated by Active Gaming Media, announced on September 2 that it will stream a pre-Tokyo Game Show event titled "PLAYISM GAME SHOW: TGS 2026 Preview" on September 10 at 19:30. The online show will present the latest information on all 11 titles the brand will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. Some of the titles are being revealed for the first time at this event. After the announcements, the four performers will play trial versions of the games in advance. The performers are Matsuzawa Neki, Shunji Mizutani of PLAYISM, and guests Kirin and Shuhei Yoshida. The broadcast is scheduled to last about three hours and 30 minutes and will be viewable on YouTube and Niconico Live. PLAYISM, which began activities in 2011, celebrated its 15th anniversary in May 2026 with a previous game show. Recent publishing titles include "Dyping Escape" and "Enhime," and the brand handled the console version of "The Exit 8" and sales of "Gnosia" on some platforms.

Aug 18

Card Make Arena Announced, Lets Players Design Cards and Battle

Publisher PLAYISM announced on August 18, 2026, that it will release Card Make Arena, a competitive card game by independent developer Lizardry, known for 7 Days to End with You and Refind Self: Personality Diagnosis Game. The game is scheduled to enter Steam Early Access within 2026, and a closed beta test is planned from August 27 to September 7, with applications accepted until August 25 at 23:59. In Card Make Arena, players create their own cards, setting stats, over 60 types of effects, activation timings, conditions, names, flavor text, and illustrations. Cards fall into three types: Servants, Spells, and Lands. Battles use mana each turn, and the goal is to reduce the opponent's leader HP to 0. To keep player-made cards balanced, the game limits total deck cost, with stronger cards costing more. If a deck costs less than an opponent's, the player earns a bonus based on the difference. Effects with low usage rates also grant bonus points on victory, encouraging creative but weak card design. Modes include Ranked Battles, Room Matches with unrestricted cards, and Random Card Battle using decks randomly selected from shared cards. An in-game SNS lets players share cards and compete for likes and copies. Participation in the beta requires a Steam account and a Discord account.

Aug 14

Mind Diver Mystery Adventure Launches for Switch 2 and PS5 on August 27

PLAYISM will release Indoor Sunglasses' mystery adventure Mind Diver for Switch 2 and PS5 on August 27, priced at 1,840 yen. The game casts players as a mind diver exploring the consciousness of a woman named Rina to find clues and repair her collapsing memories while investigating a missing person case. A PC version is already available.

Jul 15

Surreal Horror ADV 'Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur' Launches on Steam July 22

PLAYISM announced on July 15 that it will release the point-and-click horror adventure "Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur" on Steam on July 22. The game is set on a deserted island where the protagonist and other investigators become stranded after their boat engine fails while investigating a mysterious crashed object. Players explore locations and items to uncover the horror lurking on the island, with player choices affecting which story aspects are revealed. The developer roccay, who previously specialized in molecular cell biology and pathology, created this as his first full-length game. The game features a therapy dog named Nannan that provides comfort. The price is 790 yen including tax. The released trailer shows stop-motion animation using clay and plaster props. The title was changed from "The Dream Of A Cockspur" to its current form, and the Steam store page quotes a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew, suggesting themes of food and supernatural beings. The game supports Japanese language.

Jun 26

BREAK ARTS III Gets Major Ver.2.0 Update With Battle System Overhaul

PLAYISM and developer MercuryStudio released a major update, Ver.2.0, for the mecha customization action game BREAK ARTS III on June 26, 2026. The update overhauls the battle system, changing shields to a constantly recovering gauge and improving kick attack operability and hit performance. Weight restrictions on mecha customization have been eased, and shields have been removed from module parameters to allow design-focused builds. The in-match user interface has been completely renewed, adding opponent rankings, ability activation, health, and EN displays, while surrounding information is now integrated into a minimap. Three new Extra Grand Prix events have been added, including a developer challenge and special matches exploring the game's lore. New plugins grant special abilities, such as "OVERCAST" which drops lightning on the first-place player and "OVERCOAT" which provides high defense. Game balance adjustments, tutorial updates, and multiplayer bug fixes are also included. A bonus track has been added to the BREAK ARTS III Soundtrack on Steam. The game is currently 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale until July 10.