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.

ABOUT THIS GAME
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.