Question Reality in Mysterious Visual Novel “and Roger”, Debut Demo Arrives Today

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Question Reality in Mysterious Visual Novel “and Roger”, Debut Demo Arrives Today

TOKYO — June 9, 2025 — and Roger, the mysterious point-and-click slice-of-life visual novel developed by TearyHand Studio and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, awakens a new demo on PC via Steam today during June’s Steam Next Fest. Discover where the story leads with the full launch in Summer 2025.

While getting ready for what seems like a normal day, a young girl’s morning routine comes to an abrupt halt courtesy of an unexpected, unwelcome surprise. Her father has disappeared, and a stranger (seemingly a bit too comfortable with his intrusion) has made himself at home at their residence.

Who is this man, and what does he want? Where’s Dad? Why does he know her, yet she doesn’t know him? Reveal the identity of the stranger residing in their house, and unravel the story of her father’s disappearance through a series of interactive games where everyday events hide significant secrets.

In the demo, unfold the beginning of the first chapter of a mysterious story complemented by high-contrast, comic book-style visuals. Experience life through the eyes of the protagonist, Will the girl be able to escape from this mysterious man? And where has her father disappeared to…?

“We’ve all had one of those days that makes you question everything,” said yona, solo developer of TearyHand Studio. “The demo for and Roger explores the beginning of one of those life-altering days. The confusion, clinging to what is known while avoiding the unknown, it’s like walking through the fog in search of a lighthouse. We look forward to everyone trying out the demo and lending their voice to development as we move towards launch this summer!”

and Roger arrives on PC via Steam in Summer 2025. The debut demo is available today as part of Steam Next Fest with language support in English, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. For more information, follow TearyHand Studio on X / Twitter, follow Yona on X / Twitter.



About TearyHand Studio

TearyHand Studio crafts games as a means of faith-based storytelling. Yona began their journey with 2023’s launch of puzzle platformer In His Time. and Roger is Yona’s next step into exploring faith through an interactive lens.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company's goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.