Kōyō

Kōyō is a stylized 2.5D action RPG set in an Edo-inspired valley where yōkai stir and a withering seal threatens to break. By day, restore a quiet homestead and earn the village’s trust. By night, descend into haunted lands, craft legendary gear, and face the warlord who would bind a sacred fox spirit.



Built for fast, satisfying combat and constant progression, Kōyō blends top-down melee, loot-driven dungeon runs, and a light farming/crafting loop that feeds back into your power. Explore at your pace, uncover the valley’s lore, and forge your legend beneath the purple boughs of the Warding Tree.

Kōyō is a stylized 2.5D action RPG set in an Edo-inspired valley where spirits (yōkai) stir and a withering seal threatens to break. By day, restore a quiet homestead and earn the village’s trust. By night, descend into haunted groves and ruined temples to hunt artifacts, craft legendary gear, and face the warlord who would bind a sacred kami.

Built for fast, satisfying combat and constant progression, Kōyō blends top-down melee, loot-driven dungeon runs, and a light farming/crafting loop that feeds back into your power. Explore at your pace, uncover the valley’s lore, and forge your legend beneath the purple boughs of the Warding Tree.

Key Features

• Sharp, reactive melee – Dodge, parry, and hack-and-slash through yōkai with learnable patterns, context specials, and satisfying hit-stop.

• Dungeon crawler core – Short, replayable runs through bamboo forests, cliff shrines, and castle ruins with rare drops, secrets, and minibosses.

• Progress that pops – Weapons, armor sets, talismans, and upgrades that visibly change your look and playstyle. Loot rarity and “jackpot” moments keep the chase addictive.

• Light farming & crafting – Grow, forage, and mine to unlock buffs, meals, and upgrades at the forge. Your homestead is more than a house—it’s your build engine.

• Story-rich adventure – Meet Hinode’s blacksmith Daigo, shrine maiden Ayame, the wandering blade Takeshi, and elders guarding the truth of the Sun Fox.

• Stylized 2.5D look – A hand-tuned, top-down world with lush foliage, screen-filling strikes, and cinematic camera moves for boss moments.

• Play your way – Explore non-linearly, chase collections, max builds, or speed clear dungeons. Controller fully supported.

The CORE of the game (Why It itches that hard-to-reach spot in your brain)

Fight → loot → craft/upgrade → unlock new routes/abilities → push deeper → trigger bigger rewards (legendary drops, set bonuses, story beats). Even a short session delivers visible power gains.

Early Access

Kōyō launches in Early Access to let combat, balance, and progression evolve with players.
At EA start: core combat, first biomes/dungeons, forging & light farming, initial story chapters, collections, and upgrades.
Planned during EA: new dungeons & bosses, more armor sets/talismans, cosmetics (no micro-transactions!) expanded homestead features, additional side quests and festival events.