It is not often that we get to share news of official Korean support from the 'Steam in Korean' corner, but today is a special occasion. We are talking about 'Touhou: Artificial Dream in Arcadia', a fan-made project born from the legendary Japanese doujin series, 'Touhou Project'. Since its release in 2023, the game has maintained a 'Very Positive' rating for two years and has recently made its leap onto consoles, complete with official Korean language support. This is undoubtedly a treat for local Touhou fans, so let us dive into the details.

A dash of Touhou in a Shin Megami Tensei blender

Are you familiar with the 'Shin Megami Tensei' series and the Touhou Project? The Shin Megami Tensei series is the flagship franchise from the Japanese developer ATLUS, widely known in Korea for its 'Shin Megami Tensei' and 'Persona' titles. It is a series with deep roots, dating back to 1987. The Touhou Project, meanwhile, is the absolute legend of the Japanese doujin scene. Though slightly younger, having been created in 1995, it stands as one of the most successful IPs in history.

The game we are looking at today, 'Touhou: Artificial Dream in Arcadia' (hereinafter 'Arcadia'), is a second-generation fan creation of the Touhou Project. While the setting is pure Touhou, the structure and systems are heavily inspired by the Shin Megami Tensei series. The protagonist is the Touhou character Sumireko Usami, who ventures into the Gensokyo that only she can access.

The game is a first-person turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Players have praised it for its clever homage and arrangement of the aforementioned series, noting that the bullet-hell intensity of Touhou meshes surprisingly well with the RPG mechanics of Shin Megami Tensei. As of July 7, it retains a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. Perhaps due to this acclaim, it was launched on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on July 3, 2025.

Perhaps it is thanks to the expanded reach on Steam, but Arcadia has finally implemented official Korean language support in the 1.5 patch, which dropped alongside the console version. This is fantastic news for local fans. Looking back at user reviews from two years ago, one common complaint was, 'It is fun, but playing in a foreign language is a real struggle.' If you were deterred back then, now is the perfect time to jump back in for a much smoother experience.

A gathering of the super high school level

Do you know the term 'Super High School Level'? It is a phrase often used in Japanese high school baseball to describe players who display professional-grade talent. While not a native Korean idiom, the term gained massive popularity here thanks to the 'Danganronpa' series, which introduces characters with titles like 'Super High School Level OOO'.

Time has passed, and the core developers of the Danganronpa series have since left to found Tookyo Games. Their latest project, released on April 24, 2025, is 'The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy' (hereinafter 'Hundred Line'). The protagonist, Takumi Sumino, is just your average person living a mundane life until a mysterious attacker shatters their peace. Suddenly, a creature calling itself 'SIREI' awakens an ability called 'A-Guryoku' within them. The plot follows 15 students as they battle 'invaders' for 100 days at the Final Defense Academy.

And frankly, this SIREI creature feels a bit too much like Monokuma from the developer's previous work, so do be careful not to get betrayed. Throughout the 100-day conflict, you can engage in various activities like talking to teammates, free-time exploration, and gift-giving. There is also a 'Persuasion Start' mechanic, where you counsel your allies to keep their spirits up and boost your affinity. Keep in mind that these choices can significantly impact your ending.

Aside from 'Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE', Tookyo Games has rarely offered official Korean language support. Of course, localization is usually the publisher's responsibility, and they have often been stingy with Korean support. 'Hundred Line' is no exception, forcing the community to roll up their sleeves and work on a fan-made Korean patch. A preliminary version was released on June 30, and as of July 7, it is still being polished based on feedback. The timing happens to overlap with the Steam Summer Sale—the 10% discount ends on July 11, so it is a great time to pick up 'Hundred Line' and enjoy it with the community-made patch.