Kodoku is an indie, released 8 May 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Kodoku is
Kodoku was released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The protagonist, Urohoshi, a university professor of folklore, journeys deep into the mountains in search of a friend who vanished without a trace—drawn there by a grotesque statue of Kannon. After leaping into a massive jar found at the site, Urohoshi awakens in an otherworld ruled entirely by monsters.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Kodoku launched on 8 May 2026, within three weeks of 007 First Light, Pragmata, Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Released around the same time: 007 First Light, Pragmata, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Kodoku — frequently asked questions
When did Kodoku come out?
Kodoku was released on 8 May 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
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