Experience Announces Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~ for Nintendo Switch

Experience Inc. has announced Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~ (デモンキルデモン ～黄泉1984～), a new dystopian dungeon RPG coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2026. The game is set in the same universe as the studio's 2020 title Yomi wo Saku Hana, taking place five years after the underground explorer confinement incident.

A Dark Return to the Underworld

The story follows students from Yomi High School who are suddenly transported to the underworld, classroom by classroom. To survive in this hellish realm, they must embrace a grim reality: resurrect and utilize their fallen companions' corpses as combat forces. The game's tagline, "To survive, use them!" emphasizes that this is not a choice but a necessity for survival.

The narrative unfolds across two major story arcs. The Transfer Arc serves as the main campaign, while the Revenge Arc continues the story as post-completion content, offering players an extended experience in this dark world.

Classic Dungeon Crawling with a Twisted Premise

Demon Kill Demon features Experience's signature first-person dungeon exploration that fans have come to expect from titles like Stranger of Sword City and Saviors of Sapphire Wings. This classic dungeon-crawling approach shares DNA with other beloved entries in the genre like Wizardry Variants Daphne. Players will navigate treacherous underworld environments while managing their party of six characters.

The game features visual novel-style story segments between exploration, introducing players to the cast of high school students trapped in this nightmare scenario. Character designer Shoji Yamamoto brings the students to life, while monster designs come from danciao and Kazuhiro Oya, with boss creatures crafted by Yasushi Suzuki.

Strategic Combat Against the Undead

Combat follows the traditional turn-based dungeon RPG format, reminiscent of classic JRPGs like Dragon Quest III, pitting the party against grotesque enemies in tactical battles. The unique resurrection mechanic adds a layer of strategy, as players must decide how to best utilize their limited resources in this unforgiving world.

Release Information

The digital version will be sold in two parts: the Transfer Arc as the base game and the Revenge Arc as downloadable content requiring the base game. Physical edition pricing and pre-order details will be announced in mid-February 2026.

For more dungeon RPGs, see Path of the Abyss which recently launched on Steam.