A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.
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Very Positive (407) - 95% of the 407 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Mar 23, 2023
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Reviews

“This single-serving Ghibli-esque adventure about work and worms will warm your heart”
PCGAMER

“Laura Shigihara’s way of communicating complex emotions, while presenting so many more pieces of this beautiful world, is something to behold.”
Games hub

“Have you ever cried over a purple tie with a dessert pattern?”
9/10 – Boss Level Gamer

About This Game

Return to the world of Rakuen, where a new adventure awaits!

Mr. Saitou is a short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and social isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.

Features

  • Heartwarming non-combat story with an emphasis on humor and building friendships.
  • A short & sweet experience that can usually be completed in one sitting.
  • Get to know a cast of strange creatures (both new and familiar), impress your boss, and explore a scuffed Edudungeon.
  • Charming art and original soundtrack by Laura Shigihara, Toby Fox, and No Holds Bard.
  • Meet the Sphinx of Basic Math
  • Ride on a train.
  • Synergize, Optimize, ROIs, and cherry pies. Lots of Golf Balls. Definitely Y2K Compliant. Definitely business.

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
    • Processor: 2GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12 or OpenGL 2.1
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer
    • Processor: 2GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal or OpenGL 2.1
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 19.04, Fedora 30, or newer
      • Processor: 2GHz
      • Memory: 4 GB RAM
      • Graphics: 2GB VRAM, OpenGL 2
      • Storage: 250 MB available space
      • Additional Notes: Requires glibc 2.29 or above
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