- [New Trailer] The Soul's Requiem Unleashed. - 10 April 2026
Lastly, as a human being, let me share everything that is in my heart right now.When I first released this game, only ten people picked it up. Yet, it was the light from those precious ten souls that convinced me I must not let this story die. Because they were there, I refused to give up.This is not just a game. It is my prayer, my trembling voice, and my life itself. I may never be able to compete with massive capital or the latest technology. But I know in my soul that the "beauty, pain, and sorrow" embedded in KAGARIBI is 100% authentic—something that can never be imitated. To our valued first 10 buyersBecause you were there for me, I didn't give up. If you are standing still in your own abyss of loneliness or obsession, anywhere in the world… please, pick up this "small flame" of mine with your own hands. Because you are the only one who can give "meaning" to these six months of my…
- ✅KAGARIBI - Streaming & Video Guidelines - 9 April 2026
KAGARIBI - Streaming & Video Guidelines\ From KAGARIBI (Please Read)To all creators stepping into the clumsy, dark world of KAGARIBI.We have recorded over 160,000 interactions globally, and we sincerely welcome this "Blue Flame" spreading further through your streams. However, this is a choice-based visual novel focused on experiencing a heavy, deep narrative. To protect the "quiet mystery" for future players, we have established the following rules. By streaming or uploading videos of this game, you are deemed to have agreed to these guidelines. 1. Permission for Streaming & Monetization We welcome you to stream the game to the very end, including the Secret Achievements. Monetization using platform features like YouTube and Twitch is also permitted. We want to see your genuine reactions!What awaits in the Taisho Horror Visual Novel KAGARIBI? There are several mini-games. Your conversa…
- A clumsy 57-year-old solo developer's 10-day struggle and unwavering challenge! - 8 April 2026
160,000 Souls Await the Fire — Steam Achievements Now Live! Following the major bug fixes of March 27th and the freeze-resolution patch of March 31st A Moment of Gratitude 160,000 interactions globally. Over 10 enthusiastic stream collaboration requests. The flames of "Kagaribi" are spreading faster than we ever imagined. To everyone who felt the heat: Your journey into the abyss is no longer just a memory. From today, it is etched in eternity as Steam Achievements. The Weight of Your Choices 12 Unique Achievements Story Progression: From the first ignition to the final choice. Skill & Logic: Can you solve the Mirror Maze and restore the shattered memories? The Hidden Truth: Only those who transcend causality will find "The Eternal Watchfire." Special Challenge for Streamers We invite you to experience these achievements live with your community. We’ve hidden a Secret Ending that only t…
- [Major Update Ver 1.2] The Blue Flame Update: Achievements & Offline Mode - 8 April 2026
Thank you so much for adding it to your wishlist! The time has come to ignite the embers. We are proud to announce the release of KAGARIBI Ver 1.2 - "The Blue Flame Update".Full Achievement Integration : 12 unique Steam achievements are now live. Your journey into the abyss will be officially recorded.We have rebuilt the application to run flawlessly offline. Pure, uninterrupted immersion in Taisho Gothic Horror. I never gave up.............................. Every day I struggled and struggled through the tedious terminal and source code and the storm and waves of it all, and I really wanted to run away from everything.But I never gave up, and now the answer is right in front of you. I launched the game and checked it. If you have any bug fixes, please let me know on the forum: Dear thank you So Much! EveryOne https://steamcommunity.com/app/4323550/discussions/
- Latest patch now available | May the bonfire guide you🔥 - 31 March 2026
The default branch is now public. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused since the release.
- Important Patch Note！Tonight【EN】Game Patch Notes 03.31: Troubleshooting - 31 March 2026
A clumsy black cat This game is a story of choices and destiny that I couldn't tell my late mother.I wasn't a good daughter, so I couldn't say the words. To embrace the memories of those choices I couldn't make, I challenged myself to develop this game. In this update, we have implemented fundamental fixes for scene transition instability and technical conflicts during character switching, which were the primary causes of progression loss (soft locks). We sincerely apologize from the bottom of our hearts for any disruption to your immersion in the story.Sorry Deep Sorry Sincerely,Apologies.In this patch, we have completely fixed a critical freezing issue that occurred during scene transitions and character switching in order to maintain immersion in the story. Patch Details1. Stabilization of Scene Transitions & Saves Implementation of Auto-Save Between ChaptersMandatory auto-saves now…
- The Future of Responsibility as a Steam Featured App | Soul Alchemy: Unleashing - 28 March 2026
Tonight, I have made a monumental decision. (Fought through the night without sleep, on my 57th birthday) I am releasing a newly forged build, rebuilt completely from scratch and refined to 100% purity, as the "Default" for everyone to play. This is not a mere bug fix; it is the "Rebirth" of the game's foundation itself (and a regeneration on my own birthday). I confess honestly. In my PC environment, the blue flame housed in this new vessel runs perfectly and beautifully. However, the "abyss" of the PC gaming world is terrifyingly deep. Depending on your environment, unknown bugs may lurk, or the game might fail to launch. Also, as a solitary solo developer, I have not been able to properly establish diverse testing environments and testing devices. I am truly sorry for failing to notice the "disconnect" between your environments and mine.This is an update where a clumsy indie develope…
- #FullyOperational | Sever the Network. - 28 March 2026
Evolution to a Complete Standalone ExperienceEmergency Notice: To All Buyers of KAGARIBIDear game buyers, Dear KAGARIBI fans, I'm so sorry (＞＜)A Sincere Apology for the Initial FailureThanks to your vital reports, I have prioritized a fundamental rewrite of the build scripts. "KAGARIBI" has now severed all external dependencies. It has been completely refined into an independent, standalone game app, ensuring stable launch and progression even in an entirely offline environment. The true nightmare is now fully contained.Please Update to the Latest BuildPlease restart your Steam client to ensure the update downloads before playing. Your warm patience has been my salvation. I am deeply grateful to finally welcome you back into this profoundly dark and immersive world.I have received reports of a critical "White-out" bug where the game does not start correctly upon launch. I am devastated…
- 03/27/2026 [Important] Fix for the whiteout issue on startup (Please check) - 27 March 2026
Thank you so much for picking up "KAGARIBI." We are currently experiencing a critical bug that causes the game to fail to launch and the screen to turn completely white (whiteout). Thank you so much for picking up "KAGARIBI." We have urgently released a patch to fix the critical bug that is currently causing the game to fail to launch and the screen to turn completely white (whiteout). We have fundamentally revised the internal structure of the program and corrected the suspected cause: a mismatch in the case of the executable file name (Kagaribi.exe) and the file reference path. However, as this is a personal development project, our testing environment is limited, and we are not yet able to confirm whether the issue has been "truly fixed" on your PC environment. We are very sorry to ask this, but once the update is complete, could you please let us know on the bulletin board whether t…
- 🚨Important Announcement Regarding "KAGARIBI" Release - 26 March 2026
The Moment to Press the "Publish" Button is Finally Here 🥲 March 27th is the Developer’s Birthday! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for considering our game, KAGARIBI (篝焔). 🎴 1. A Hint Regarding ControlsIn certain environments, rapid mouse clicking or repeated pressing of the Enter key may cause the screen to appear frozen or stop progressing temporarily. 2. If the Story Seems to Halt Should you feel the progression has stalled, please do not try to force the inputs. Instead, open the menu and toggle the "Auto-Skip Function" to ON. We have implemented this feature as a "walking stick"—a way to guide you forward and reignite the flame if technical friction ever dims your journey. Please use it as a gentle aid to avoid the stress of restarting, allowing you to return smoothly to the depths of the narrative.🤗 3. A Word from the Developer This is a world painstakingly crafted In Jap…
- 【Special Thanks】"KAGARIBI" Featured by PapaJoe's Gaming Corner (Singapore)! - 24 March 2026
Hello to the "KAGARIBI" community! This is Masako, the developer. With just 3 days until launch, I received miraculous news. The Singaporean gamer, PapaJoe's Gaming Corner, played the "KAGARIBI" Demo and uploaded an incredibly detailed video. He praised the Amakusa Gothic Horror atmosphere and the music ("Vibing OST!").He even addressed our efforts in English localization. Seeing the "Blue Flame" created by a 56-year-old Indie Dev in a small Japanese town resonate globally... it truly brought tears to my eyes.Please watch PapaJoe's wonderful stream! I will turn this joy into fuel to crush the remaining bugs. Let's meet on March 27th!
- Countdown: 7 days left. Ignite the blue flame! [Burn your heart!] - 20 March 2026
”Countdown” Seven 7 Days Left. Ignite the Blue Flame—【Burn Your Soul!】Finally, 7 days until the release.The Tale of the Blue Flame Enshrined in the Number 777On March 27th, my 57th birthday, I will release "KAGARIBI."The price is set at 777 JPY (only in Japan).$4.99 USDThis number is far more than just a price.It represents the love for my late mother born on January 7th, and the life (the soul) of my daughter and myself, both born on the 27th.The number 7, the day my mother’s life began, and the fact that my daughter and I share the same birthday on the 27th.And on my 57th birthday?I emerge into this world of Steam.March 27th is my 57th birthday.As I challenge this coincidence,I feel the very laws of the universe at work. For someone as clumsy as I am, this is a "Sacred Prayer"—a way to transform the final chance inherited from my mother into a baton for my daughter.The struggles of 56…
- Kagarihon | The official demo release? - 7 March 2026
56-year-old solo developer, new to SteamːsteamthisːIt's been a month since I prepared for my first release on January 24th! I'm in my 50s and this is my first time developing a game! I'm clumsy at everythingToday, March 7th, the second demo is ready for review. Hopefully? The "Trial Version" is scheduled to be released on the official store on March 12, 2026! New for the trial versionWe've polished the graphics, from the beautiful gameplay elements to the beautiful gameplay elements! Has it looked a little different since our first store appearance? Please check out the store page! For this trial versionRandom BGM(random changes to in-game music)Random background image changes for the ending, and more. New music has also been added! Please come! Look forward to the official release of the trial version! Click here for the official YouTube trailerThere will be more announcements until Ma…
- This is a story of "shadows of memory" and "light in the heart." - 7 March 2026
\ Hello! Good evening! This is New Forever STUDIO.Thank you so much for finding "KAGARIBI," which is currently in development. Thank you to all the wonderful gamers and game creators who have added games to their wishlists. https://kagaribidemotrial.gambo.games/ To be honest, my fingers are shaking just writing this first piece of news right now (laughs). I'm a 56-year-old creator living in Amakusa, Japan, and to be honest, I'm a very clumsy person. But my passion for sharing this worldview has given me the courage to take to the keyboard. Today I'd like to talk a little about the "shadows of memory" that I value most about this game.This game is not just a horror game where ghosts appear to scare you. It is a narrative story about the inescapable darkness of memories that each of the three main characters carries with them. It also depicts their "attachment" to that past and their "lib…
- Also available on Trial - 1 March 2026
In just 2 months? This could be a world first. No code or programming required.We're releasing a game in collaboration with Vibe Coding and GamboAI. Marketing isn't my forte. This is a solo development project. https://kagaribidemotrial.gambo.games/ Random Game BGM = Success Random Title Image = Success CTA Link Implementation to Steam Wishlist = Final Page Music (Original Edit) Assets (Elements) = Gambo AI Community Hub Opening Tomorrow (We've been busy with various press releases, etc.) https://steamcommunity.com/app/4323550 Thank you very much for your support We look forward to your feedback on the trial version.
