# Yōdanji: The Roguelike > Japanese folklore-themed roguelike with spirit summoning and pixel art. (iPhone/iPad app by Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yodanji-the-roguelike/id1208334537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/314755636) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 99 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-04-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yodanji-the-roguelike/id1208334537/reviews.md ## What is Yōdanji? Coffee-break rogue-like themed after Japanese folklore tales. Your phone gets the ability to summon and trap yōkai - numerous spirits that have been living hidden among us (until now). Admire them and give them witty nicknames and then put them in the brutal ever-changing dungeon to try and summon even more yōkai! Spooky cute graphics and powders made from various body parts included. Features: - Traditional roguelike with touch controls in mind - Spooky cute pixel-art graphics - Huge variety of playable characters - Fancy "ō" letter that destroys our SEO (Yodanji and yokai, anyone?) * Comparing with other KEMCO RPGs, Yōdanji has a much steeper learning curve and is more difficult in general. Don't be deterred, though! "The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it", or so they say. And if you are unfamiliar with roguelikes, getting good in Yōdanji can open up a whole new world of games! ## Key features - Traditional roguelike gameplay - Touch controls optimized - Spooky cute pixel-art graphics - Diverse playable characters - Spirit summoning and trapping ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yodanji-the-roguelike/id1208334537/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing Replay Value *2026-05-15* Back when I first bought a Ninetendo Switch and didn't know that most it's would stay expensive forever, I took a chance on cheap little game called Yodanji. And it quickly became one of my top favorite games on any system. Playing through the game with the different types of yokai and different strategies, it is challenging butnI best the game on switch many times and kept loving it. Now I finally have it on mobile, wish I had gotten the game here to begin with. It's a really great game and I love the style. ### 5/5 — Excellent RogueLike *2022-06-20* Coming from games like Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup on PC and Powder on the ios (back when it was still supported by the dev) I find this game to be simple to dive into but fills the turn based dungeon crawl itch I have from time to time. This is my wife’s first turn based dungeon crawl and she found it to be easy enough to jump into as well! ### 5/5 — Fun and challenging! *2021-07-17* Just how I like it. I completed the game by unlocking all of the yokai, but there is still endless mode and it’s fun seeing how far you can go! My tip: find the charm that reduces your hunger and keep it on you forever. Hunger is half of the deaths! And move your extras down the floors with you! You got this! ### 5/5 — Great game *2021-01-03* Another must for anyone else who loves 8 bit/pixel rpg/roguelikes. ### 5/5 — Fun/Impossible *2021-01-02* Impossibly fun, since the odds of succeeding are so slim! The gameplay and visuals really carry the game. ### 3/5 — Fun, but please fix this bug! *2020-03-25* The game itself is pretty fun-- simple compared to other roguelikes I've played (there aren't many items, the creature stats are pretty easy to understand, etc.) but deceptively challenging. In terms of gameplay, it's not perfect: some of the creatures are pretty unbalanced compared to others, and some of the in-game explanations are lacking or worded in confusing ways (how exactly do Kōdama's abilities work? and what does it mean in Kannushi's arrow description that reflected arrows do triple the damage?), but it's still pretty enjoyable. There is one particular bug that keeps frustrating me, though. It's happened 3 times now. At least 2 of the times, I was playing as Kyubi. When getting knocked back by Oni's Kanabo attack, I somehow got knocked slightly off the invisible grid the game uses and thus became unable to interact with any items on the ground, including the stairs (because I couldn't go in their squares), or attack "adjacent" enemies with the normal attack. (Strangely, the Aura Bullet still works.) Because it locked me out of progressing any further, I ended up having to abandon all of the runs, which was quite frustrating because I was doing really well up to that point. So please fix that when you get a chance. ### 5/5 — Good game, nice work. *2019-01-08* A great game for those who like the Japanese mythology known as Yo-Kai. I personally am a fan of Yo Kai Watch, and thus my liking for this game increased. For those haters out there, just stop it. If you hate this game, that’s fine, but when you decide that it’s a good idea to try and make other refuse to buy it, that just makes you a terrible person. P.S. 4 stars somewhat to show I am NOT a bot. ### 4/5 — A Fun, Charming (but Difficult!) Roguelike *2018-03-29* Every once in a while, I feel the old itch for Nethack or Dungeon Crawl. Unfortunately, nowadays I have much less time & energy to spend on such games... which makes a smaller and more portable (but no less difficult or charming) game like this absolutely perfect. Admittedly, my prior experience probably made it easier for me to pick up, but I still feel like this game explains itself very well. The controls are smooth, the mechanics intuitive, and the yokai theme and cute graphics are both very fun to look at. My only complaint is actually the difficulty -- so far, I've had half my attempts end in starvation, UNLESS I'm lucky enough to find a Wood Omamori early. Perhaps I just need to fine-tune my strategy more, but it still feels like my run's success hinges on getting this random item. (I mean, not that I don't still die even with one, but at least it's not to "well I straight up haven't found enough food anywhere, time to lose HP every turn with no options to fix that before I perish.") It feels a bit imbalanced and frustrating, especially when the enemies are often difficult enough on their own! Still, this is a really easy game to pick up and play during lunch breaks, as advertised, and I consider it to be $3 very well spent. Thanks, Kemco! ### 5/5 — Phenomenal roguelike/dungeon crawler *2017-11-28* This game offers a wealth of unique and interesting mechanics that differentiate it from other games of similar genres. I will note that it is very difficult, but that is a plus imo. The UI is actually really nice, the tutorial is helpful in learning said UI, and the game has a unique atmosphere among the genre that I truly appreciate. I’ve played countless mobile roguelikes and this is unquestionably one of my favorites. ### 5/5 — Good Roguelike *2017-05-21* I like the Japanese mythology. Different than the many Western fantasy games out there. It's a hard game, which is fine. I never expect to finish or beat these kind of games. Love the sound effects. Suggestion: I would love keyboard controls to move the character. I'm usually using a Smart Keyboard, so it would be handy ## Frequently asked questions about Yōdanji ### What is Yōdanji? Yōdanji is a coffee-break roguelike game themed after Japanese folklore tales. It allows players to summon and trap yōkai (spirits) to battle through ever-changing dungeons. ### What are the graphics like in Yōdanji? Yōdanji features spooky cute pixel-art graphics, contributing to its unique aesthetic inspired by Japanese folklore. ### Is Yōdanji difficult to play? Yes, Yōdanji has a steeper learning curve and is generally more difficult than other KEMCO RPGs. However, overcoming its obstacles can be very rewarding. ### Can I play Yōdanji offline? The provided data does not specify if Yōdanji supports offline play. However, traditional roguelikes often function well without an internet connection. ### What devices does Yōdanji support? Yōdanji is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. ### How often is Yōdanji updated? Yōdanji was last updated on June 15, 2017, to version 1.1.4. The release date was April 6, 2017. ### What is the age rating for Yōdanji? Yōdanji has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. ### Does Yōdanji have ads? No, Yōdanji does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.4 — 2017-06-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. * Japanese text updates * Hotfixes for issues caused by the previous update * Controller and keyboard support (first pass) * Updated dpad graphics * Gentle Grass and Spiky Shrubs grow and wither in accordance with Game Of Life rules, except the ones that are adjacent to or directly under Kodama - those always live * New rooms * Bug fixes ### 1.0.9 — 2017-05-10 Russian and Japanese were added. ### 1.0.8 — 2017-05-09 Minor bug fixes. ### 1.0.7 — 2017-04-24 - Dpad: harder to press things you didn't want to press (slightly harder to press things in general) - Dpad: adjustable size and spacing between buttons - Abilities you don't have sp for have their icons greyed out - Added ō and cyrillic letters of sensible width to the in-game font - Spiderweb can now be destroyed with fire and a couple of cutting abilities - Bugfixes ### 1.0.6 — 2017-04-06 Minor bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Yōdanji | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Caves of Lore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caves-of-lore/id6449979034) | 4.9 (186) | $2.99 | Games | | [Lunar Silver Star Story Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunar-silver-star-story-touch/id492598036) | 4.6 (836) | $9.99 | Games | | [Dungeon Abyss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-abyss/id1061051378) | 4.8 (17) | Free | Games | | [GnollHack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnollhack/id1626979951) | 4.8 (102) | Free | Games | | [Legend of Keepers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-keepers/id6444660338) | 4.8 (436) | $0.99 | Games | | [1 Bit Survivor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-bit-survivor/id1664962632) | 4.4 (60) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd. - [RPG　Eve of the Genesis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-eve-of-the-genesis/id418520600) - [RPG - Fantasy Chronicle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-fantasy-chronicle/id441242571) - [RPG DarkGate - KEMCO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-darkgate-kemco/id481618630) - [RPG Aeon Avenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-aeon-avenger/id482885015) - [RPG Grinsia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-grinsia/id502495244) - [RPG Covenant of Solitude](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-covenant-of-solitude/id543129763) All apps by Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/314755636 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*