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Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale

Developed by JBO Media, Angel Star Studios · Published by Angel Star Studios

IndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 18, 2021 Price$0.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
DLC2

Overview

An indie, rpg game by JBO Media, Angel Star Studios, published by Angel Star Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A toy maker has made his masterpiece, a Japanese robot that has come to life. Play as Karakuri-kun and learn Japanese history of the samurai and the Edo period through this JRPG.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:EducationTriviaJRPGFamily FriendlyFemale ProtagonistHistoricalExperimentalRPG2DTurn-Based CombatPixel GraphicsRobots

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit/64bit)
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display

Recommended

  • OS *: WindowsR 7/8/8.1/10 (64bit)
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display

Supported languages (1)

English

Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale?

Steam classifies Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale as a Indie, RPG game, developed by JBO Media, Angel Star Studios. A toy maker has made his masterpiece, a Japanese robot that has come to life. Play as Karakuri-kun and learn Japanese history of the samurai and the Edo period through this JRPG.

How much does Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 18, 2021.

What platforms is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale on?

Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Who made Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale?

Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale is developed by JBO Media, Angel Star Studios and published by Angel Star Studios.

Where to get Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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