Dokimon Quest Goes Free on Steam for 48 Hours Starting August 25
The free distribution is a direct feedback loop for Yano's next monster collection RPG, Yami Kids, and a planned 2027 Dokimon Quest title.
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Solo developer Yano announced that Dokimon Quest, his monster collection RPG, will be free on Steam for 48 hours starting at 2:00 AM Japan Time on August 25. The game, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, features over 140 Dokimon and 15 locations. Yano seeks feedback for his upcoming sequel, Yami Kids.
The free distribution window is tied to Yano's development pipeline. He announced Yami Kids in August 2025 with a September release planned, and he wants player feedback from Dokimon Quest to shape it. He asks players to leave reviews and says no return is needed, though purchasing Yami Kids is an option for those who wish to give back.
Dokimon Quest launched in November 2024 and received a large DLC, Dokimon: The Great Fairy Island, in May 2026. Steam reviews sit at 74% positive out of about 400, a Mostly Positive rating. Japanese users have criticized localization quality, but updates have addressed it.
The free distribution runs for 48 hours. A 20% discount on the DLC runs simultaneously, which Yano notes can serve as a notification method since Steam does not alert users to 100% discounts.
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