Kisen: Seeker of Aenjan City - Unravel a Decade-Old Mystery

8/21/2026, 2:34:13 PM

Release date: 7/13/2026

Tags: #visual-novel #mystery #story-rich #detective #atmospheric #hand-drawn #text-based #adventure

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 585 (JPY)

Steam JP

$5.39 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 585
Global Price: $5.39
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Price Checked At: 8/31/2026, 6:26:26 AM

Key highlight

A narrative-driven visual novel where you play as Kisen, a detective in Stanisla, investigating a decade-old disappearance intertwined with his brother's death. Features a talking pocket watch companion and atmospheric h

Who this is for

Recommended for players who want to experience a deep narrative where past tragedies and present mysteries intertwine. The unique companion and beautiful hand-drawn visuals are also compelling.

Details

Overview

Kisen: Seeker of Aenjan City invites players into a world of lingering mysteries and personal tragedy. This narrative-driven visual novel places you in the shoes of Kisen, a private investigator operating in the unfamiliar city of Stanisla. Alongside Beatrix, a sentient pocket watch inherited from his late brother, Kisen takes on a case that echoes his own past.

A local university student, Dimir, approaches Kisen with a desperate plea: find his younger brother, who vanished twelve years prior. This disappearance is intertwined with a series of unsettling events that occurred in Stanisla around the same time: a string of kidnappings, a strange acrid smell during the traditional Aenjan Festival, and the tragic drowning of a foreign clockmaker – Kisen's own brother.

As Kisen delves deeper into the investigation, the lines between the brothers' struggles and the city's hidden truths begin to blur.

Highlights

A Deeply Woven Narrative: Explore a compelling story rich with mystery, loss, and the complex relationships between siblings.
Unique Companion: Partner with Beatrix, a talking pocket watch left by Kisen's deceased brother, adding a distinctive element to the investigation.
Atmospheric Setting: Immerse yourself in Stanisla, a city where past tragedies cast long shadows over the present, enhanced by hand-drawn visuals.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy thought-provoking visual novels with a strong emphasis on story and detective work. Fans of atmospheric mysteries, intricate plots, and character-driven narratives will find themselves drawn into Kisen's quest for truth.

Game Info

Developed and published by 常磐ほそみ / Tokiwa Hosomi, Kisen: Seeker of Aenjan City is a single-player experience released on July 13, 2026. It features Steam Achievements and offers DualSense Controller Support, with Partial Controller Support also available. The game is available in English and Japanese. Please be aware that the game contains text references to sensitive themes such as suicide, bereavement, infertility, and the abduction of underage children, which may be distressing for some players.