2D action platformer isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey will launch for PC via Steam on January 19, 2027 for $17.99 / ¥2,250, followed by Switch at a later date, developer TamagawaSoft announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via TamagawaSoft:
About
Explore ancient ruins reclaimed by the forest as Kijino, a nekomata (a two-tailed cat spirit from Japanese folklore). Music composed to match the scenery of each area accompanies the journey.
Set out with Kijino along quiet woodland paths and into caves beneath the island. The journey unfolds across more than 30 stages, accompanied by over 40 folk-inspired tracks composed to suit the scenery. The music gives the island a voice of its own.
As the journey goes on, the island offers new ways forward. Run, jump, and dash past obstacles, swing across gaps on a grappling wire, ride minecarts along tracks that disappear into caves, and take the controls of a golem. The controls are easy to learn, and if you make a mistake, you can retry immediately from the last checkpoint.
Meet new friends along the way, and watch the story unfold through their expressions and in-game illustrations. Seek out hidden treasures and collect outfits to make Kijino’s look your own. New sights and new ways to play keep you wondering what lies beyond the next bend.
Newcomers can progress at a steady pace, while experienced players can try three optional challenge settings, such as making enemy attacks fiercer or capping max HP at its starting value. There are 47 Steam achievements that encourage different ways to play, like reaching the goal without defeating any enemies.
Supporter Pack
The “Supporter Pack” will be available on Steam on January 19, 2027, the same day as the base game.
It includes:
- Complete Original Soundtrack – 43 tracks (MP3)
- Digital Art Book – 184 images (JPG / PNG)
- One bonus outfit
The digital artbook features concept art, character designs, rough sketches, guest artwork, story illustrations, and more.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
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