Takemaru Abiko, the creator behind Kamaitachi no Yoru — also known in English as Banshee’s Last Cry — is working on a new indie mystery game called RD’s Remote Deduction. For fans of Japanese suspense stories, this one is worth keeping on the radar.
The game is currently planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2026. That platform spread is pretty solid for Malaysia and SEA players: Switch remains the easy couch/portable option, PS5 covers the console crowd, and Steam means PC players here should not have to wait on a niche import situation.
What is RD’s Remote Deduction about?
RD’s Remote Deduction puts players in the role of Nozomi, whose younger sister Hikari has gone quiet. Hikari had been studying at a college in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, and the timing is sus: news has broken that another student from the same college was murdered.
Instead of running around as a traditional detective, Nozomi plays the part of an armchair investigator. The mystery is explored through two fictional online platforms: Glome, a search engine, and Z, a social media site. Players will dig through these online spaces to piece together clues and figure out what happened to Hikari.
That setup sounds especially interesting because it leans into a very modern kind of mystery-solving. We all know the drill: one missing person, one weird post, one search result that suddenly changes the whole story. For SEA players who spend half their life jumping between social media, forums, Discord, and search tabs, the “remote deduction” angle feels instantly familiar.
Why Kamaitachi no Yoru fans should care
The big name here is Takemaru Abiko. Kamaitachi no Yoru is an important title in the Japanese sound novel and mystery game space, and its influence still gets brought up whenever people talk about interactive suspense stories.
So no, RD’s Remote Deduction is not just “another indie mystery game” on paper. Having Abiko involved gives it some real mystery pedigree. If the writing lands, this could be the kind of slow-burn investigation game that rewards players who actually read carefully, connect small details, and obsess over clues.
For Malaysian anime and visual novel fans, this is also the sort of title that could hit nicely on Steam if it launches with proper accessibility. There is no local pricing, language support, or regional release detail mentioned yet, so we’ll have to wait for more information before getting too excited on that front.
Is it coming to Xbox?
There is one small platform wrinkle. One promotional image appears to suggest an Xbox Series X|S version. However, the press release sent to Japanese outlets reportedly only lists Switch, PS5, and Steam. Because of that, an Xbox release is not confirmed for now.
Demo appearance in Japan
A new playable demo build of RD’s Remote Deduction will appear at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto’s Miyako Messe from May 22-24, 2026. This demo will feature the Glome website, giving attendees a taste of how the game handles its online clue-hunting system.
For now, RD’s Remote Deduction looks like one to watch if you enjoy Japanese mystery games, digital detective work, or narrative titles where every tab and post might matter. If it gets good Steam support and lands cleanly for international players, this could become a proper hidden gem for the SEA mystery game crowd.
Source: Siliconera