Microgame for Nintendo 3DS
2023-03-08

PSA: You probably do not want this microgame.

Available now for a limited time, exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS. You can purchase a digital copy directly from Nintendo's website until the eShop closes on March 27th, 2023.

This game is extremely short. You can read more about why I'm releasing this now, as well as future plans, on my public Patreon article.

The rest of this website covers the upcoming
JRPG content that is still in development.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Otosan coming out?

TBA

Is this Mother 4?

No.

Is there a demo?
2020-09-07 update
Yes. You can play it directly on the demo page via Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. No logins or downloads are required. For best results, use a Windows or Mac computer to play this demo.

Any plans for console release?

Yes. After the initial release for Windows, Mac, and Android, I will target consoles such as Nintendo Switch.

What language is Otosan written in?

It is built in SixEngine, which is a game engine that I also created. The engine is written in JavaScript, and it runs directly in a web browser.

Is this a ROM or a ROM hack?

No. Although it feels a lot like a classic SNES game, it is an all-new game built from scratch.

How can I get updates?

You can join the mailing list here:

Note: This mailing list is for major events only and will result in a very small amount of email. If you want more frequent dev updates, check these feeds:

@OtosanGame on Twitter

@OtosanGame on Instagram

see public posts on Patreon or Become a Patron!

Note from the Creator

I was lucky enough to be a kid back when EarthBound and Final Fantasy 6 were new. Those stories changed my life. I played them at precisely the right age, when I was a naive little sponge. They ingrained in me a deep love of helping other people.

I might not know you, but I suspect that you could use a little bit of kindness, compassion, and love. I hope that this story can deliver those things to you. And so, this game is my gift to you, whoever you may be.

Yes, that means the entire game is free.

Otosan is a non-profit endeavor, funded by contributions from gamers like you. The more pledges this Patreon project receives, the sooner Otosan can be completed. If enough folks chip in, I can shed my mercenary work, and develop this full-time.

No matter what happens, I will continue to create as much content as I can, as fast as I can. It is truly a labor of love.

- William Kage