From Press Release:
Osaka, Japan — September 5, 2025 — The neon-infused first-person katana slasher Tokyo Underground Killer is now available on Steam for $9.99/€9.49/£8.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first week. A free demo is also live, featuring a curated selection of tutorial missions, partial main story combat stages, and key narrative segments.
The full game boasts a meaty story mode consisting of 11 missions based on real locations in Tokyo, and a city hub with various shops and mini-games such as pachinko or UFO Catchers. Besides their trusty Katana, players can use 10 upgradable Blood Skills and a fleshed-out ability tree system to overcome the 10 boss battles and the countless Flatliner enemies patrolling each area. The game’s striking visual style, dramatic hand-drawn comics scenes, and a dynamic soundtrack allow players to fully immerse themselves when exploring the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku.
Developed by Phoenix Game Productions (Osaka, Japan) and published by 3DM Games and Gone Shootin, Tokyo Underground Killer is a high-speed, first-person cyberpunk action game. Set in a near-future Tokyo drenched in neon, the game tells a blood-soaked tale of survival and violence. Players step into the shoes of the “Shinjuku Vampire” hitman Kobayashi, navigating the city’s criminal underworld with their katana “Jubokko”, brutal Blood Skills powered by defeated enemies, and an array of unique weapons such as shuriken launchers or cursed Japanese dolls.
“Creating this game has been a labor of love and passion for many years,” said Daniel Hedjazi, Studio Head and Director at Phoenix Game Productions, in the press release. “We can’t wait for players to finally dive into our twisted vision of Tokyo, filled with brutal gang bosses, vengeful idols, and manipulative cult leaders. Kobayashi’s descent into the city’s underworld is not only a relentless fight for survival but also a journey of self-discovery, brimming with dark humor and unexpected twists. Coupled with an unforgettable soundtrack by legendary composer Andrew Hulshult, and nearly 100 pages of original comic panels illustrated by Hans Steinbach, we believe Tokyo Underground Killer delivers an unparalleled gaming experience.”
About This Game:
Neon-infused katana action in a fever dream Tokyo! Dive into Tokyo’s criminal underground as the feared Shinjuku Vampire Kobayashi and take out crazy lunatics for just the right price.
- Unrelenting Katana Combat: Slash, stab, and parry your way through hordes of monsters inspired by Japanese demons.
- Blood is the Key to Survival: Use 10 different blood skills to overcome challenging enemies, then suck in their blood to replenish your health and skills.
- Fever Dream Tokyo: Explore neon-drenched renditions of real places like Shinjuku, Akihabara, or Shibuya.
- Enjoy Tokyo’s Nightlife: Between missions, you can relax in your own apartment in Shinjuku, buy decorations, and play minigames in the city hub.
- Become Unstoppable: Upgrade your ability tree to become stronger and unlock new abilities.
- Hand-drawn Comic: A bizarre story with crazy characters brought to life in almost 100 dynamic comic page scenes drawn by Hans “Heavy Metal Hanzo” Steinbach.
- Authentic Voices: Full VO by over 25+ voice actors in Japanese and English. Yosuke Iwazaki delivers one hell of a performance as Kobayashi, while the legendary Hidekatsu Shibata (Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball) voices his insane boss Ishihara. The amazing Mayuka Tani lends her voice to the mysterious Lily Moonrose.
- Over 2 hours of original electronic music composed by the legendary Andrew Hulshult.
Phoenix Game Production (Developer)
Phoenix Game Productions (PGP) is an interactive entertainment development studio based in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 2019 by studio head Daniel Hedjazi, who also serves as the creative director for most of their projects, the studio is driven by a passionate team of developers. Many team members bring experience from renowned studios such as Platinum Games, Capcom, and CyberConnect2.
While the team has contributed as co-developers on notable titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tokyo Underground Killer marks PGP’s first original in-house project.
PGP’s development philosophy is founded on three core Committed to this vision, the team strives to deliver unique and innovative gaming experiences, with Tokyo Underground Killer being just the beginning.
Nevermind Inc. (Publisher)
Based in Japan and China, Nevermind Inc. is a global game service provider focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels, with a particular emphasis on the Asian market.
As a professional service provider, Nevermind Inc. covers the entire product pipeline — from prototyping to content creation and localization, as well as funding and distribution.
With offices in China and Japan, we collaborate with a wide network of distribution and sub-licensing partners in other markets, while also publishing games globally under our own brand, GONE-SHOOTIN. Our mission is to bring engaging, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide.
