Akatori
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Akatori

Akatori is an epic action-platformer with metroidvania elements where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.

DEV: Contrast GamesPUB: Games Harbor, Esprit GamesAppID 1442520
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 41d ago·5 recent on record

Is Akatori still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

89.9
Strong

Elixir Rating

71.5% of 319 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 66.3. The developers have shipped 5 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 23.6.

reception 66.3·support +23.6·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$14.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

yesterday

Usual rhythm

every ~3 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

5

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 3 days and were last heard yesterday — within their normal range. 5 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 18, 2026

Akatori Tales — Dreams: A Lore Vignette From the Monastery

The developers behind Akatori have released a brief literary dispatch titled "Akatori Tales — Dreams" — a slice of in-world fiction rather than a patch note or feature announcement.

The piece follows Mako, a novice monk, as she sits with the anxious energy of an approaching initiation ceremony. Around her, fellow novices trade loud ambitions — joining the police, travelling to the capital, organizing a revolutionary cell, visiting somewhere called the Amber Castle. Mako says nothing. The contrast is quiet but deliberate: where her peers have rehearsed wants, she carries only a vaguer, more honest wish — to become better, and for things to be all right.

The writing is authored by Lizzza_contrast and published via Steam Community Announcements on 4 August 2026.

What this is

  • A short prose vignette set within Akatori's world
  • Focused on the character Mako and an ensemble of named novices (Yumi, Bao, and others)
  • References in-world locations and institutions: the monastery, the capital, the Amber Castle, and a police force
  • No gameplay changes, release information, or build updates are included

For players following Akatori's development, the piece suggests the team is investing in character-driven worldbuilding alongside whatever is in active development — though the source offers no detail on that front.

Two years of development

■ substantial ■ routine

Nov2025FebMayAugNov2026FebMayAug

53 announcements · 5 substantial · 15 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2026
Akatori on Steam Autumn Sale!

Hi everyone! We’re happy to announce that Akatori is taking part in the Steam Autumn Sale.You can find our game on the sale page. Come check it out!

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
Akatori is on Akupara Games 10th Anniversary Sale

Hey everyone! Akupara Games publisher is celebrating 10 years since the foundation. And we're happy to tell you that we're taking part in Akupara Games 10th Anniversary Sale alongside with many other games! You can find our bundle with Grim…

Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
Akatori Joins Platformer Fever Festival on Steam!

We’re excited to announce that Akatori is participating in the Steam Platformer Fever festival!To celebrate, we’ve attached a developer livestream where the team will play through key levels and show hidden mechanics.What to expectLive game…

Community AnnouncementsAug 22, 2026
Akatori patch 1.0.04

Hey everyone! We keep working on the game and we’ve prepared another patch with some bug fixes and changes. Thank you for staying with Akatori! And here’s the patch note: Changes Added button rebinding for gamepads.Significantly reduced the…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 19, 2026
Akatori 1.0.03 patch

Changes Chaos potion now completely fills the chaos bar, rather than temporarily increasing its accumulation. Chaos bells have been moved from prominent locations to secret areas, except for the very first one in the Amber Castle. Chaos bel…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 17, 2026
Akatori soundtrack and artbook are out!

Hey everyone! The time has come for some extra materials on Akatori. Now you can get the artbook and the soundtrack on Steam! Meet wonderful melodies and exclusive art of Akatori!

Community AnnouncementsAug 15, 2026
Akatori is on consoles!

Hey everyone! Akatori is now officially launched on consoles! Come and enjoy the adventure on more platfroms! Available now on:Xbox One and Series X|SPlayStation 4 and 5

Community AnnouncementsAug 13, 2026
Akatori 1.0.02 patch

Hey everyone! It's been a week since Akatori was released and we've been working hard to make the game better. We continue our work on Akatori to add new quality of life features and fix bugs! And here's the patch note:ChangesAdded the abil…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 9, 2026
Akatori keeps getting better

Hey everyone! Akatori is released now and we’ve been receiving lots of feedback recently. We are preparing a patch with some quality of life improvements and bug fixes to make the game better. See you soon!

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Linux update

Fixed display mode switching on Linux Fixed the display of the confirmation window when selecting a menu option on Linux

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Akatori is out now!

Hey everyone! We've been waiting for it and Akatori is finally out! You can purchase the game now! You also should check our awesome bundles out!

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Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
Akatori Tales — Dreams

The initiation ceremony is approaching, and the novices grow more anxious with each passing day. Mako feels as if a tight, painful knot is slowly winding itself inside her — a new stage of her life.— Mako, what are you thinking about? — Oh,…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2026
Akatori Developer Livestream: Final Look Before the August 5 Release

📰 Developer Livestream News PostRelease date: 5 August 2026Akatori is about to be released, and everyone is invited to watch a special developer livestream to celebrate. During this broadcast, the team will show you areas you've never seen…

Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Akatori is in China!

Hey everyone! Akatori release date is approaching, we’re making our final preparations. And meanwhile, Akatori is taking part in ChinaJoy game show! We’re also taking part in the ChinaJoy Steam fest. The banner is on the main page.Thank you…

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Akatori is going live on August 5th!

Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that Akatori release date is August 5th! We're actively getting ready for the launch. And while we're completing the final steps, you can watch our announce trailer on IGN!

Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
Akatori Tales - Diary

ARCHIVE OF THE IMPERIAL MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS DOCUMENT 2604A DOCUMENT TYPE: PRIMARY SOURCE. PERSONAL DIARY OF A PHYSICIAN FROM A SMALL SETTLEMENT DELIVERED BY A CLEARANCE SQUAD Day 1 The world one teleport away from us has been infec…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
Akatori demo will be disabled soon

Dear players! We are getting ready for Akatori release date announcement. It's been a long way and we are very grateful for your dedication. Your feedbacks helped us make the game better for you. The demo version will be disabled on 22nd ju…

Community AnnouncementsJun 29, 2026
Demo update is here! 

Hey everyone! Akatori is approaching the final stage. And now we are happy to present an updated Akatori demo! We have processed the previous demo feedback and based the changes on it. The game has been significantly improved. The new demo …

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Community AnnouncementsJun 27, 2026
Akatori Tales - The General's Daughter

Mako has been on her feet since dawn. Basic skills, routines — when is there time to rest?By evening, the abbot summons them to the reception room. And Hana is there too. When did they manage to get in trouble?— All right, you slovenly girl…

Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2026
Akatori Tales - Imperial Scientific Society

… allow me to draw your attention to the fact that the monks of the Akatori Monastery possess an exceptionally high resistance to the effects of amber. We shall not entertain absurd suppositions regarding Akatori's patronage. The so-called …

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2026
Akatori Tales - Chaos

Instructions for Managing Internal ChaosDocument Code: AKA-19/1Status: ActiveProcess ElementsInternal ChaosManipuraBell of HarmonyVirtualityProjections of ChaosProcess GoalConsolidation of memoryResource collectionInternal chaos is a byprod…

Community AnnouncementsMay 23, 2026
Akatori on Endix showcase

Hey everyone! We're happy to announce that Akatori is taking part in Endix showcase on May 23-24! Come to see our booth online on the virtual expo to take a look at the world of Akatori! We'll be waiting for you on the second floor. https:/…

Community AnnouncementsMay 20, 2026
Akatori Tales - Merchant’s life

— Hey, brother, how do you carry all these goods?— Never fraternized. “Brother”. There’s a queue at the interworld checkpoint. A company of conscripts is being inspected. Free merchants have to wait aside. — Well… ahem… been trading long?— …

Community AnnouncementsMay 12, 2026
Akatori Tales - Civil Defense Notice

INSTRUCTION FOR THE POPULATION ON ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN AMBER ACCIDENT AND AMBER CONTAMINATION OF THE AREA Signs of amber contamination of the area are the following: formation of orange crystalline structures, irreversible physical ch…

Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2026
Underground Danger — Amber Mole

Even creatures that once seemed harmless can become a serious hazard after the Amber Impact. Amber moles might have been harmless, blind furballs once, but the amber corruption makes them a threat to be reckoned with.They lurk beneath the g…

Community AnnouncementsMay 5, 2026
Akatori Tales - Escape

Little Haruko looks sad. Normally the girl gets angry over failures, but she’s become completely quiet lately.Mako takes a seat next to her during lunch.— Haruko, lighten up. What happened? — Nothing special, — the girl pokes at the sticky …

Community AnnouncementsApr 30, 2026
Almost 200 000 wishlists!

Hey everyone! Akatori has almost reached 200 000 wishlists on Steam! Thank you so much for your support — it is incredibly motivating to us as we are working hard on our game. Let's keep up and hit the 200 000 ! Join our community:👾 Join o…

Community AnnouncementsApr 29, 2026
Akatori Tales - Gossips

The Empire Capital citizens are very reverent about anything to do with amber extraction. — Look what they say! The Chancellor is honoring the monastery of Akatori with a visit! — A middle-aged woman in a green bonnet and a golden-brown rid…

Community AnnouncementsApr 23, 2026
Evil in the Deep — Amber Anglerfish

Underwater life is never less fascinating than what is found above the surface/ And never less dangerous, especially if influenced by the amber. In the deep waters hide merciless hunters - Amber Anglerfish. They hide in the sand, only their…

Community AnnouncementsApr 21, 2026
Akatori Tales - Secret Weapon

ReportTo the Head of the Amber Forest garrison, major MajorSo, here’s my report.Regarding Project “Bush Turret”.The tests are going fine. But so-so.Repeated exceedances of the background (amber) level have been detected in the leaves of the…