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Kana Snap: Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
Master the Japanese alphabet in days, not months. Kana Snap is an arcade-style SRS tool designed to burn Hiragana and Katakana characters into your memory. Optimized for PC, Mac & Steam Deck, it replaces your flashcards with twitch-reflex gameplay. No ads. No subscriptions. Just snap and learn.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
Japanese ✔
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Planned Release Date: Feb 17, 2026

This game plans to unlock in approximately 9 days

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About This Game

MASTER HIRAGANA & KATAKANA IN A SNAP

Learning the basics of the Japanese alphabet doesn't have to be a slog. Kana Snap strips away the bloat of modern language apps and turns memorization into a high-speed arcade game. Designed by a student developer who is actively learning the language, this tool combines the science of SRS (Spaced Repetition System) with the dopamine of an arcade shooter. Whether you have 5 minutes on your Steam Deck or an hour on your Mac, jump into the grid and verify your knowledge against the clock.

KEY FEATURES

  • 🧠 Powered by SRS (Spaced Repetition) This isn't just random shuffling. The game uses a dynamic Spaced Repetition algorithm to track your hesitations and mistakes in real time. It intelligently resurfaces your "problem characters" right before you forget them, ensuring maximum retention with minimum effort.

  • 🔇 Visual-Only Learning (Windows) On Windows and Steam Deck, the game is a pure test of visual memory and reflex. Zero audio distractions—just you and the grid.

  • 🔊 Native Audio (Mac Exclusive) On macOS, the game utilizes Apple's Neural Text-to-Speech engine to provide native pronunciation for every character.

  • ♾️ Two Ways to Play

    • Challenge Mode: The pressure is on. You have 5 lives and a ticking clock. Can you clear the board before time runs out?

    • Endless Mode: A frictionless, zen-like state for pure practice. No timers, no game overs—just you and the Kana.

ZERO DISTRACTIONS Modern apps are filled with ads, subscriptions, and bloat. Kana Snap respects your time and your wallet.

  • No Ads.

  • No Subscriptions.

  • No Data Tracking.

  • Offline Ready.

Buy it once, own it forever, and master the basics of Japanese on your own terms.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    Minimum:
    • OS: macos 10.15 or later
    • Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel Core
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal compatible graphics card
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
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