Underplayed Gems

Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai (2025)

Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai cover
Developer
lpares12
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You learn Japanese through answering quizzes that power up your hand-drawn, turn-based card battles against yokai.

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What players say

Players enjoy the game as a fun way to learn Japanese through a Slay the Spire-like deckbuilder, praising the ability to customize what to study. However, many note that enemies are unbalanced, combat feels unfair due to no healing, and the game is still rough in early access with some crashes.

Screenshots

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