Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!)

Bail or Jail(OBAKEIDORO!)

Released Jul 2022

A 3 minute tag-battle with extra twists! Play as a Monster who must lock everyone into jail before time runs out, or as a Human who must avoid capture and bail their teammates out of trouble. Invite your friends and family to play this speedy game of cat and mouse - or rather, Monsters and Humans!

81% positive · 236 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation

Bail or Jail launched on July 20, 2022 and received a steady stream of updates through its post-launch life. The developer shipped new maps, characters, lanterns, and seasonal event content through a series of patches, alongside four paid DLC packs — the last of which (Character Pack 3) released on October 25, 2023. After that point, the update cadence shifted noticeably: patches in 2024 added seasonal events and event maps but no new characters, maps, or substantial gameplay content. The most recent developer communication was a security-only bug fix on October 22, 2025 (patching a Unity vulnerability), with no new gameplay content. All four DLC packs have shipped, no unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and the developer has made no announcements about future content. The last substantive content — DLC Pack 3 and the associated Ver.1.5.0 patch — shipped on October 25, 2023. Patches since then have been maintenance-level (event maps and bug fixes), and the gap since any meaningful content addition now extends well past the historical release cadence. There is no indication from the developer that further content is planned.
Evidence
Ver.1.5.0 patch added new characters, lanterns, event map, and DLC (Character Pack 3) — the last patch to deliver substantial new gameplay content
news post · Oct 25, 2023 source content shipped
high
Character Pack 3 released October 25, 2023 — the most recent and last DLC released; all four DLC packs are now shipped
dlc listing · Oct 25, 2023 source content shipped
high

Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
KONAMI
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game



It's time to play Bail or Jail - an exciting game of tag that ends within 3 minutes!
While the Human team keeps themselves out of a holding cell, the Monster team must capture all Humans before time runs out!
Enjoy the game both online and offline in groups of up to 4 players!
Bail or Jail is an Asymmetrical Multiplayer game where you play on either the Human team (3 players) or the Monster team (1 player).
It expands on the simple rules of tag by allowing players to come up with elaborate strategies through the use of character skills and traits.
A Human's tactics are not limited to running and hiding. If you are in a pinch, you can activate your handy lantern to stun the Monster and turn the tides in your favor!
A Monster's true strength lies in its unique abilities. Being able to slip through walls or detect footprints - among other unique Monster skills - allow them to capture Humans when they least expect it!
Will you escape as a Human? Or will you have the last laugh as a Monster?
This is a reimagining of the classic game of tag that players of all ages can enjoy.
Gather your friends and family and get ready to Bail or Jail!
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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