Ministry of Stoic (2025)

Developer: r4kujin
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A short, chill game where you run a ramen stall as a front for distributing contraband cute items, with a lighthearted rebellious tone against a strict anti-aesthetic policy.

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What players say

Players enjoy the relaxing loop of running an illegal gacha machine and selling cute items, finding the sounds and music especially satisfying. The theme of rebelling against an anti-cute government is noted as charming, and the backpack-based inventory management is a highlight.

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