Momotype

Momotype

Released Dec 2021

An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!

97% positive · 799 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Momotype is a short-form indie visual novel that launched on December 3, 2021 as a complete, self-contained experience. The store description outlines a fixed set of features — a defined word count, 30–40 minute playthroughs, and four specific endings — all characteristic of a finished product rather than one intended to grow with new content. After launch, the developer shipped two small updates: one on December 8, 2021 adding Steam achievements and minor UI fixes, and one on January 4, 2022 addressing typos and engine glitches. There have been no developer communications, patches, or announcements since January 4, 2022. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap has been published, and the developer has made no statements suggesting further content is planned. The game launched as a complete package and the post-launch activity was limited to polish and maintenance in the weeks immediately following release.
Evidence
Store description defines a fixed, finite experience: a specific word count, 30–40 minute playthroughs, and a set number of endings — indicating a complete, bounded product with no mention of future content or updates.
description source development ending
medium
Typo corrections and engine glitch fixes. This is the last known communication from the developer, as of January 4, 2022.
news post · Jan 4, 2022 source development ending
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Rimatoad
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

The monotype, an off-shoot virtual pet, is being play-tested by members of your company. You have been selected.

An experimental, retro take on tamogotchi-lite games. Will you fulfill Momo's needs or does he need something greater?



Features

Original art.
Approximately 10,000+ words.
30-40 min for each playthrough.
Ambient/ lo-fi soundtrack.
3 separate endings and one secret ending.

IMPORTANT: Mainline narrative progresses with each play-through


Rimatoad: Writer, Programmer, Artist, Musician, and UI

Glazed Goose: Programmer and UI

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​Amaranthine: Musician, Track: Ebb and Flood

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Thanks to Rose for the music track, "Weekly Fair"!

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ashi_yuri: Japanese translation mod/ 日本語化パッチ

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日本語化パッチ


Note: Momotype changes with each play-through. The "reset" button reverts the play-through counter to zero, and the play-through proceeding this action will not reflect any new changes .
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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