On November 13, One or Eight released the Early Access version of the village-building action RPG *"LOL, the Demon King's Castle Is Right Next Door to My House lol"* for PC (Steam).
A Village-Building ARPG Where You Grow Your Village Right Next to the Demon King’s Castle
This game is a village-building action RPG set in a parallel world ruled by the Demon King.
The protagonist, saved by a goddess, is reincarnated into the alternate world of “Luna” as a “Bounder” possessing the power of creation. Players gather resources from the barren land, craft furniture and facilities, and expand their village to serve as a base.
One of the most eye-catching gameplay features is the system where your class changes depending on the hat you wear. There are over 20 classes available, ranging from production roles like farmers and lumberjacks to combat roles like warriors and mages. You can also assign tasks such as farming, cooking, or standing guard to villagers by giving them hats.
However, towering right next to the village is the Demon King’s Castle. Every time the idol Demon King “Platinum Gold Cast” holds a “Demon Frenzy Banquet” (live concert), a frenzied horde of monsters surges toward the village. The goal of this game is to defend the village from this fierce onslaught alongside your villagers and upgraded facilities.
Incidentally, the live song “Heartfulfulfulbeating♡” was composed, arranged, and written by Maron of IOSYS, who is also known for writing the lyrics to “Sukusei!! Loli God Requiem☆.”
Following beta testing and a demo version, the Early Access version of this game has finally been released. In the Early Access version, you can play up to the “Platinum Chapter,” which corresponds to Chapter 1 of the story, and fully enjoy the core gameplay elements such as village building, crafting, exploration, and combat.
The Early Access version is reportedly estimated to be 25% of the full game’s content, and in addition to adding new features, the developers plan to gradually incorporate feedback from the beta test and demo into future updates. The following content will be implemented in the full release:
Chapters 2–5 of the story
An even larger world
New Demon Lords other than Platinum
Key Features
Grow Your Home Village
Gather materials to craft furniture and facilities. There are over 30 types of buildings you can create! As you add more
facilities, the number of residents will grow, making both your village and yourself stronger.
Choose a Hat to Change Your Job
In this world, the power of the goddess resides in hats, and the hat you wear determines your profession. From production jobs like
farmer and lumberjack to combat roles like warrior and wizard, there are over 20 types to choose from. Feel free to switch hats depending on the
situation and discover your own unique playstyle.
Fight alongside villagers and delegate village tasks
Giving a hat to a villager assigns them a role.
Farmers till the fields and harvest crops, cooks prepare meals for the village, and lookouts ward off monsters. Once you assign them
tasks, village life will run smoothly without you having to give instructions.
If you add them to your party and set out on exploration or combat missions together, they’ll fight alongside you, making the most of their unique abilities.
Use the Goddess’s Blessings to Craft Your Tactics
By offering prayers at the goddess statues scattered throughout the land, you can receive blessings that will aid you on your adventure.
These come in various forms, such as increased attack power, faster recovery, and elemental bonuses. By stacking
multiple blessings, you can create your very own unique combat style.
Prepare to Face the Demon King’s Live Performance
“This world is ours♡”
That’s right—right next door to your house is… the Demon King’s Castle.
Every time the Idol Demon King holds a “Demon Frenzy Banquet” (live concert), frenzied monsters will attack your village.
Join forces with the villagers, use your upgraded facilities to withstand the waves of monsters, and defend your village against their fierce assault.
As you defeat the powerful bosses blocking your path, the “hidden truth” of this world will gradually be revealed.
“LOL, The Demon King’s Castle Is Right Next Door to My House www” is currently available in Early Access on PC (Steam). The price is 2,800 yen, and until 11:59 PM on November 19, you can purchase it for 2,520 yen—a 10% discount (pricing is subject to change upon the release of the full version).
The official release is scheduled for 2027, and versions for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 are also scheduled for release in 2027.
