Kodansha sets dates for 4 indie games, sushi racer launches in July

Kodansha Game Lab announced release windows for 4 indie titles at INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25. Small-scale projects, but the concepts push boundaries.

Wabisabi SushiDerby launches on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2026. The loop: mold sushi, train sushi, race sushi. Absurd on paper, but ITAMAE STUDIO's pixel-art nurturing games have delivered before. The demo's live on Steam now—the feel holds up.

TrailRail is a physics puzzler where your movement path solidifies into geometry. Summer 2026 release on Steam from オクトレイン, whose 2D physics engine is reliable. Demo footage shows puzzle design with actual thought behind it.

Shuabao Shenshou got a name change and hits Steam in summer 2026. マッハハバネロ's cartoon combat style leans exaggerated—fits the mindless grind mood.

HamKoi: My Sweet Life with Three Sisters as a Reincarnated Hamster arrives in July 2026 on Steam, Epic Games, and DLsite. Production Exabilities comes from visual novel roots, now adding hamster-POV daily interactions. Target audience is clear—no further comment needed.

Kodansha's indie batch follows the small-and-focused route. Sushi racing and trail-based puzzles warrant attention; the other two depend on taste. Demos for Wabisabi SushiDerby and TrailRail are already on Steam, with Shuabao Shenshou and HamKoi demos coming soon. Try before committing.