Touching Visual Novel “and Roger” Earns GDCA Audience Award, BAFTA Nomination

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Touching Visual Novel “and Roger” Earns GDCA Audience Award, BAFTA Nomination

New accolades trailer commemorates 100,000 units sold milestone

TOKYO — March 13, 2026 — and Roger, the mysterious point-and-click slice-of-life visual novel on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, released a commemorative trailer celebrating 100,000 units sold alongside earning both the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) “Audience Award” and a nomination for BAFTA’s “Game Beyond Entertainment” category.

Check out the trailer here:


Since its launch in 2025, and Roger has been recognized with a total of thirteen awards and nominations, including Tokyo Game Show’s 2025 “Best Arts”, "Best Presentation”, and “Grand Prix” awards, as well as Taipei Game Show’s “Audience” and “Grand Prix” awards. Click here for the full list of nominations.

Another ordinary morning turns absurd when a young girl is greeted by a stranger in her home, lounging as if he owns this place. As fight or flight kicks in, a series of questions floats into her head — Who is he? Where’s dad? Should I run? Why does he keep telling me to take my medicine?

Navigate her perplexing circumstances through a series of interactive events complemented by high-contrast hand-drawn visuals. Discover the truth of the mysterious man’s identity in an unforgettable story of love, grace and understanding.

“For those who have not played it yet, I will spare you from any spoilers, except for this — and Roger is a story we either can relate to, or will relate to one day.” says yona, solo developer of and Roger. “Many thanks to those who played it and shared it with their friends, you have my eternal gratitude. It is an honor to work with Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab, this would not have been possible without their support!”

and Roger is available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $4.99 with language support in English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. For more information, follow TearyHand Studio on X / Twitter and 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.