Out Now: Obakeidoro 2 Brings Spoopy Asymmetric Multiplayer To Switch 1 & 2
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek, an asymmetric multiplayer horror game from Free Style, has launched today on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Western markets. Originally released in Japan last year, the game offers a lighter take on the hide-and-seek horror genre compared to titles like Dead by Daylight.
The game casts players in asymmetric roles: one or more Monsters and multiple Humans. In each round, the Monster(s) have three minutes to chase down and catch all human players in a blend of hide-and-seek gameplay and horror theming. Rather than emphasizing gore and brutality, Obakeidoro 2 opts for a “spoopy” aesthetic with cute character designs and spooky tension, making it more approachable for players seeking multiplayer horror without the intensity of mainstream titles.
The game’s asymmetric design creates inherent tension and strategy, with humans coordinating to avoid capture while monsters attempt coordinated hunts. Its release on both Switch platforms expands the multiplayer horror genre’s accessibility on Nintendo’s handheld and home console systems.