Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery! coming to Switch

Shadow Glove, the game developer, together with Publisher FINE, are planning to unveil a Nintendo Switch version of the social deduction adventure game, “Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!” However, no specific launch date has been disclosed as of now.

Initially available through Early Access on Steam starting March 25, and fully released on April 15, “Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!” is set to receive enhancements focused on user experience for its PC version in the future.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

In this game, you assume the role of a landlord living in an apartment building, tasked with discovering the hidden supernatural beings (Yokai) residing among your tenants. This isn’t merely a detective story; it’s also a captivating narrative about personal development and relationships between characters, offering a heartfelt exploration of their growth throughout the game.

Story

After your father’s passing, you inherit the apartment he left behind.

Then one day, a mysterious man appears with a warning for you—the new landlord:

“There are Yokai living among the residents in your apartment building.”

From that moment on, your journey to uncover the cleverly disguised Yokai begins.

Overview

A social deduction adventure where monsters wear human faces.

In this game, you take on the role of a landlord, aiming to discover the supernatural entities known as Yokais living among your rental property’s tenants. By collecting hints and offering proof, your goal is to unmask them in a social deduction setting.

In my enthusiastic journey through this captivating game, I’ve discovered that it unfolds as one continuous story, divided into intriguing chapters. With each chapter completed, I find myself experiencing a shift in the seasons, and delightful new residents, some being Yokai, take up residence-replacing those who had to vacate earlier.

In every chapter, you’ll be required to spot the hidden Yokai, collect solid proof, and drive them away.

Or:

For each chapter, your task is to locate the Yokai in disguise, find strong evidence, and force their departure.

These paraphrases convey the same meaning as the original statement but are written in a more conversational style that may be easier for some readers to understand.

The main objective of the game is to discover why supernatural creatures known as Yokai are invading your apartment, and understand the intentions of the enigmatic man who previously appeared to you, hinting at hidden motives.

Gather Information From Tenants

Engage in conversations with your tenants – they’re likely to approach you, the property owner, for issues, inquiries, or just casual chats.

In these discussions, you might stumble upon indicators that could lead you to recognize the Yokais. If something seems unusual or odd, consider it as a potential clue. Don’t forget to jot down your observations.

Use the apartment’s security cameras (Available from Chapter Two)

Yokai are clever. Even with surveillance cameras, they won’t reveal themselves easily.

If you pay close attention, you may notice them performing actions that seem less than human-like, particularly when they believe they are unobserved.

A seemingly ordinary action may actually conceal a deeper significance. Always remain vigilant, ensuring not to overlook any hint or clue.

Evict the Yokai Once Discovered

Following the collection of sufficient proof and confirming that the tenant is indeed a supernatural being, it’s appropriate to initiate the eviction process.

However, simply pointing out the suspicious tenant won’t be enough to make them leave.

To get the Yokais to unveil their genuine forms, you need to provide concrete evidence, for instance, proof that your fellow tenants are indeed humans.

Alright, gamers! Watch out: kicking out a fellow human tenant unjustly might make the rest of us tenants grow wary and distrustful of each other – that’s exactly what the supernatural creatures we’re trying to ward off are hoping for!

Interview tenants carefully, uncover subtle “suspicious,” and connect the dots to build your case.

As a dedicated player, when I’ve finally managed to track down a mystical yokai after a series of intriguing deductions, there’s a one-of-a-kind thrill that this game uniquely offers me – a rush of accomplishment that makes every moment spent immersed in its world worthwhile.

If You Don’t Evict Them in Time…

On the night of the new moon, the Yokai will unleash their true power.

When that happens, there’s nothing us powerless humans can do.

Estimated Total Playtime

About 10 hours.

If you’re new to “mystery games,” it may take longer.

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2025-08-29 18:47