Overview

Welcome to Underground Passage No. 8, a place where glossy white tiles stretch into infinity, fluorescent lights hum with an unsettling buzz, and yellow signs point the way to...

a street stadium. Here, a boy named Hayate has been waiting since the summer of 2001, ready to challenge you to a spinning-top battle.

The rules are deceptively simple: if nothing seems wrong, you fight Hayate and win to pass through the ticket gate. But if something feels off, you turn around and retrace your steps.

Make the right call and the exit number climbs; make the wrong one and you're back to zero. Your goal is to reach Exit 8, where the champion awaits: Mr.

Hachiman, the salaryman who has been walking past you on every loop.

Highlights

  • Three distinct launchers – ripcord, string, and trigger – each with its own launch minigame, adding variety to every battle.
  • Anime-style battles with a 2001 aesthetic, blending nostalgia with a surreal, psychological edge.
  • A single-player experience with Family Sharing support, developed and published by ISEKAI Games.

Who It's For

If you enjoy games that blend action, adventure, and sports with a touch of psychological horror, this is for you. The surreal setting and the mysterious rules of the underground passage will appeal to players who like narrative-driven puzzles and atmospheric tension.

Fans of anime aesthetics and retro-inspired gameplay will also find something to love here.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: ISEKAI Games
  • Release Date: October 30, 2026
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Sports
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Languages: English, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese (full audio support)

Step into the loop, spin your top, and find the exit. But remember: sometimes the right move is to turn back.