About This Demo

Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is a fast, physical, pick-up and play multiplayer experience where every stumble, dive, and melon toss can turn the tide. Whether you’re chasing victory or just trying to survive the next octopus attack, every race is unpredictable, hilarious, and unforgettable.

This demo gives you a first taste of the mayhem — one full stage, a handful of weapons, and all the slapstick wipeouts, octopus attacks, and friendship‑destroying moments the series is known for.

If you enjoy what you play, please consider wishlisting the full game. It genuinely helps our tiny team more than you’d think!

Think you can handle Japan's most bizarre sporting event?

What’s Playable in This Demo

• Yolko Harbour (Stage): Forklifts, scissor lifts, sailors, exploding hazards, and a giant octopus with a vendetta.

• 1–4 Player Local Multiplayer: Play solo or with friends. Remote Play Together is fully supported.

• Tutorial: Learn the basics, practice falling over, and master the fundamentals.

• Create‑A‑Contestant: Build your own racer using a limited selection of items and outfits.

• Photo Mode: Pause the action, zoom in, and capture your most ridiculous wipeouts.

It’s everything you need to get a feel for the movement, physics, and fruit‑based sabotage.

What’s Coming During Early Access

• Online multiplayer

• More stages 

• More contestants 

• More weapons 

• More chaos

• More Shiba Inu

Be prepared for the unexpected!

Why Release a Demo?

Some games just feel better in your hands, and Nippon Marathon is one of them — the fruit weapons, physics, and chaotic wipeouts really click once you’re actually in the race. This demo gives you a chance to feel that for yourself, whether you’re running solo or testing the limits of your friendships in local multiplayer.

As a small team, seeing how players interact with the game helps us understand what’s landing well and where we can push the chaos even further. It’s a small slice of what’s coming, and we hope it gives you a clear sense of the direction we’re heading.

Wishlist the Full Game

Wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu on Steam to follow development and get notified when Early Access launches on April 17th.