AI-Judged Roguelike Word Association Game 'GOHEI' to be Released on Steam on June 1, 2026

On May 18, 2026, indie game studio TredGames announced the release of the PC roguelike word association game 'GOHEI' on Steam on June 1, 2026. The price will be 500 yen (tax included), and it is currently available for Steam Wishlist registration. This game involves freely inputting words associated with a given theme to defeat yokai (monsters) with the power of words (kotodama). An AI judges the relevance of the input word to the theme in real-time, and if it's related, damage is dealt. AI judges the words you come up with. The themes, such as 'red,' 'animal,' or 'winter,' change each turn. For example, if the theme is 'red,' inputting 'tomato' will deal damage, but 'banana' will not. Instead of choosing from options, the very words that come to your mind become your attacks. Strengthen your Gohei by collecting Shide. The main character, a miko (shrine maiden), wields a 'gohei,' a ritual tool in Shinto, with paper streamers called 'shide' hanging from its tip. After each victory, you acquire shide from randomly presented options, enhancing the power of your words. Like the themes, shide also have conditions such as 'red,' 'big,' or 'scary,' and if your input word is relevant, bonus damage is generated. The thrill of racking your brain to come up with a word that meets multiple conditions is the true pleasure of this game. Spreading Japanese Yokai Culture to the World. The game features 27 yokai, such as the lantern ghost, rokurokubi, and nurikabe, each with a short explanation. It supports 20 languages to bring Japanese yokai culture to the world. Product Information: Title: GOHEI. Genre: Roguelike Word Association Game. Platform: Steam. Price: 500 yen (tax included). Release Date: June 1, 2026. Development/Publishing: TredGames (Representative: Tredsred). Official Website: https://tredsred.com/GOHEI/. Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw6VddUA_yY. Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4576390/GOHEI/