Mr. Saitou
Released Mar 2023
A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.
96% positive · 506 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $11.99
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Evaluation
Mr. Saitou launched on March 23, 2023 as a deliberately short, self-contained experience — the developer described it as completable in one sitting (2–3 hours) and framed it as a standalone story rather than an ongoing project. The only DLC is the original soundtrack, which released alongside the game on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no roadmap, and no developer communications announcing future content. The most recent developer news posts date from just before launch (March 3 and March 22, 2023), and neither hints at post-launch content plans. The game appears to have shipped as a finished product with no post-launch content cycle ever established.
Evidence
The only DLC is the original soundtrack, released on launch day. No other DLC — released or unreleased — is listed.
Developer describes Mr. Saitou as a short, self-contained game completable in one sitting (~2-3 hours), framed as a standalone story in the Rakuen universe rather than a sequel or ongoing project.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Laura Shigihara
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Return to the world of Rakuen, where a new adventure awaits!
Mr. Saitou is a short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and social isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.Features
- Heartwarming non-combat story with an emphasis on humor and building friendships.
- A short & sweet experience that can usually be completed in one sitting.
- Get to know a cast of strange creatures (both new and familiar), impress your boss, and explore a scuffed Edudungeon.
- Charming art and original soundtrack by Laura Shigihara, Toby Fox, and No Holds Bard.
- Meet the Sphinx of Basic Math
- Ride on a train.
- Synergize, Optimize, ROIs, and cherry pies. Lots of Golf Balls. Definitely Y2K Compliant. Definitely business.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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