The indie game production label Re³ / Lilili has announced that it will release *Lilili Respawn*, developed by Studio Hi, on October 29, 2026.
Use your own corpse as a foothold, weight, or shield to move forward
This 3D action-puzzle game involves using the player’s own corpse—left behind each time they die—to clear a path.
The protagonist is a man who has gained the ability to revive while leaving his corpse behind. To uncover the secrets of “BOX,” a massive structure riddled with dangerous traps, he repeatedly dies.
If you die by touching a laser, your body remains where you fell. Upon reviving, you use your corpse as a stepping stone, a counterweight, or a shield to move forward.
Whether it’s a platform out of reach or a trap blocking your path, the way you position your corpses can become the key to breaking through. Where you leave your corpses, how you combine them with the stage’s mechanisms, and where and how you die are all crucial to clearing the levels.
The protagonist is played by Kuruma Takahira of the comedy duo Reiwa Roman. This marks his first leading role in a video game, where he plays a man who leaves behind corpses and revives time and time again.
In the newly released screenshots, you can see situations different from previous footage and the demo, as well as new scenery that appears when you venture deeper into the “BOX,” and Kuruma’s in-game appearance.
Demo Now Available; Live Streaming and Monetization Allowed
A free demo for this title is currently available on Steam. You can experience the gameplay—which involves time travel after death and utilizing the corpses left behind—ahead of the game’s release.
The developer, Studio Hi, is a Tokyo-based indie studio known for titles such as *P.I.* and *The Kind () Station*, which have garnered attention from game streamers and content creators. The studio views gameplay commentary as a form of video content and places a strong emphasis on interaction with streamers during production.
For this title as well, while celebrities will star in the game, both individuals and companies are free to stream, upload videos, and monetize the content as they see fit.
"Lilili Respawn" is scheduled for release on PC (Steam) on October 29, 2026. The price is 980 yen.
