From Sushi Training Races to Live-Action Hamster Reincarnation?! Kodansha Game Lab Unveils Latest PVs & New Information for 4 Unique Indie Titles!
Kodansha Game Lab announced new information and released the latest promotional videos for four unique indie games: 'Wabisabi Sushi Derby', 'TrailRail', 'Missmon', and 'Hamukoi - My Sweet Days with the Three Sisters After Reincarnating as a Hamster-' at INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25, revealing their release platforms and dates.
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Kodansha Game Lab showcased four titles, 'Wabisabi Sushi Derby', 'TrailRail', 'Missmon', and 'Hamukoi - My Sweet Days with the Three Sisters After Reincarnating as a Hamster-', at INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25, and released their Steam store pages and latest promotional videos.
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' combines sushi, training, and racing. Players cheer for their sushi as it speeds along the course, aiming for victory without being caught by customers' chopsticks, striving to become a top sushi chef. The release date for Steam and Nintendo Switch™ was announced as July 16, 2026.
'TrailRail' is a 2D physics-based action puzzle game. Players can materialize their 'movement trajectory' with a single button, solving puzzles and progressing through stages. Its release on Steam was announced for Summer 2026.
'Missmon' (formerly 'Magical Animals') is a hack-and-slash strategy game where you create the strongest monster party to confront formidable foes. Combine various elements like unique monster traits, equipment, and formations to lead your battles to victory as a commander. The renaming to 'Missmon' and its release on Steam in Summer 2026 were announced today.
'Hamukoi - My Sweet Days with the Three Sisters After Reincarnating as a Hamster-' is an unprecedented 'cared-for' adventure! The game genre is a live-action romance simulation. Its release on Steam, Epic Games, and DLsite was announced for July 2026.
Demos for 'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' and 'TrailRail' are currently available on Steam, with demos for 'Missmon' and 'Hamukoi' planned for release soon. Be sure to add them to your wishlist and look forward to future updates!
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby'
Scheduled for release on Steam and Nintendo Switch™ on July 16, 2026.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4113050/Wabisabi_SushiDerby/
Cute sushi race at full speed through training x racing!
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' is a game where you prepare sushi, train them to become strong, win races to earn prize money, and then prepare even faster sushi to become a top sushi chef.
However, since sushi is food, it will be targeted by customers' chopsticks during races. No matter how much effort you put into raising your sushi, if it gets eaten, you're immediately out, and that sushi will not return.
The only thing players can do during a race is provide a sudden boost through 'cheering'. This is essential to avoid customers' chopsticks. However, that alone won't guarantee a win. Sometimes, you'll need to take risks to overtake rivals.
The performance of sushi varies depending on its topping (neta). Some toppings even have unique skills! Make sure to utilize training to craft the optimal piece for each race and win.
The release on Steam and Nintendo Switch™ was announced for July 16. The demo version is also well-received and currently available. Please add it to your wishlist and look forward to the release!
Latest PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y381zP4z3c
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'TrailRail'
Scheduled for release on Steam in Summer 2026.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3846430/TrailRail/
The path you've taken is key. A physics-based action puzzle game where you materialize your movement trajectory to solve mysteries!
'TrailRail' is a 2D physics-based action puzzle game that uses a system allowing players to materialize their 'movement trajectory' with a single button. Players become 'Rail', a girl who has lost her memory, and aim to escape from a mysterious laboratory.
The controls are only 'move', 'jump', and 'materialize trajectory'. You can turn the path you flew in the air into a bridge, or draw a circle to create a foothold. Materialize your ideal trajectory and solve puzzles using actions like 'push', 'pull', and 'rotate' to advance through the stages.
Despite its simple controls, your 'spark of inspiration' is essential to clear it. Sometimes, you might even have to make 'chance' from physics calculations your ally...? Over 35 stages of puzzles await you.
The release on Steam was announced for Summer 2026. The currently available demo version allows you to enjoy some of the unique puzzles in this game. Be sure to check it out too!
Latest PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlefhF5T4xU
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' combines sushi, training, and racing. Players cheer for their sushi as it speeds along the course, aiming for victory without being caught by customers' chopsticks, striving to become a top sushi chef. The release date for Steam and Nintendo Switch™ was announced as July 16, 2026.
'TrailRail' is a 2D physics-based action puzzle game. Players can materialize their 'movement trajectory' with a single button, solving puzzles and progressing through stages. Its release on Steam was announced for Summer 2026.
'Missmon' (formerly 'Magical Animals') is a hack-and-slash strategy game where you create the strongest monster party to confront formidable foes. Combine various elements like unique monster traits, equipment, and formations to lead your battles to victory as a commander. The renaming to 'Missmon' and its release on Steam in Summer 2026 were announced today.
'Hamukoi - My Sweet Days with the Three Sisters After Reincarnating as a Hamster-' is an unprecedented 'cared-for' adventure! The game genre is a live-action romance simulation. Its release on Steam, Epic Games, and DLsite was announced for July 2026.
Demos for 'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' and 'TrailRail' are currently available on Steam, with demos for 'Missmon' and 'Hamukoi' planned for release soon. Be sure to add them to your wishlist and look forward to future updates!
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby'
Scheduled for release on Steam and Nintendo Switch™ on July 16, 2026.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4113050/Wabisabi_SushiDerby/
Cute sushi race at full speed through training x racing!
'Wabisabi Sushi Derby' is a game where you prepare sushi, train them to become strong, win races to earn prize money, and then prepare even faster sushi to become a top sushi chef.
However, since sushi is food, it will be targeted by customers' chopsticks during races. No matter how much effort you put into raising your sushi, if it gets eaten, you're immediately out, and that sushi will not return.
The only thing players can do during a race is provide a sudden boost through 'cheering'. This is essential to avoid customers' chopsticks. However, that alone won't guarantee a win. Sometimes, you'll need to take risks to overtake rivals.
The performance of sushi varies depending on its topping (neta). Some toppings even have unique skills! Make sure to utilize training to craft the optimal piece for each race and win.
The release on Steam and Nintendo Switch™ was announced for July 16. The demo version is also well-received and currently available. Please add it to your wishlist and look forward to the release!
Latest PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y381zP4z3c
[Creator Profile]
ITAMAE STUDIO
X: https://x.com/yuyuyuburger
'TrailRail'
Scheduled for release on Steam in Summer 2026.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3846430/TrailRail/
The path you've taken is key. A physics-based action puzzle game where you materialize your movement trajectory to solve mysteries!
'TrailRail' is a 2D physics-based action puzzle game that uses a system allowing players to materialize their 'movement trajectory' with a single button. Players become 'Rail', a girl who has lost her memory, and aim to escape from a mysterious laboratory.
The controls are only 'move', 'jump', and 'materialize trajectory'. You can turn the path you flew in the air into a bridge, or draw a circle to create a foothold. Materialize your ideal trajectory and solve puzzles using actions like 'push', 'pull', and 'rotate' to advance through the stages.
Despite its simple controls, your 'spark of inspiration' is essential to clear it. Sometimes, you might even have to make 'chance' from physics calculations your ally...? Over 35 stages of puzzles await you.
The release on Steam was announced for Summer 2026. The currently available demo version allows you to enjoy some of the unique puzzles in this game. Be sure to check it out too!
Latest PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlefhF5T4xU