Umihara Kawase Shun
Released Nov 2015
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
91% positive · 104 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $11.99
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Evaluation
Umihara Kawase Shun: Steam Edition is a standalone port of the DS/PSP release, part of the Umihara Kawase Trilogy. It launched on Steam on November 24, 2015. The developer news from this period consists primarily of cross-promotions for other Studio Saizensen titles (Code of Princess, Blade Arcus from Shining), a free VR update for a separate entry in the trilogy (Sayonara Umihara Kawase), and bundle announcements. There is no DLC listed for this title, no roadmap or future content announcements, and no developer statements about ongoing development. The most recent developer communication referencing Umihara Kawase Shun dates back to February 5, 2016, in the context of the trilogy's return to Steam. The game shipped as a complete port of an existing title with no post-launch content cycle, and no further updates or announcements have followed.
Evidence
Game described as a standalone Steam Edition port of the DS/PSP release, part of the Umihara Kawase Trilogy. No mention of planned future content or updates.
Last developer news post, announcing the release of Blade Arcus from Shining — an unrelated Studio Saizensen title. No Umihara Kawase Shun content discussed.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
KOMODO
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Note!: This edition is specifically Umihara Kawase Shun: Steam Edition, a standalone entry in the Umihara Kawase Trilogy. This is an adaptation of the DS and PSP releases. Below is an overview of the complete trilogy.
The Umihara Kawase Trilogy, crafted by its original architects Kiyoshi Sakai and Toshinobu Kondo, encapsulates over two decades of gameplay history in a trio of physics-driven puzzle/platformers. Once a cult sensation in Japan, this indie gem is now accessible to a broader audience.
Step into the shoes of Umihara Kawase, a globetrotting Japanese sushi chef equipped with an unconventional set of tools: a fishing rod, stretchable fishing line, and hook. Embark on a journey filled with fish-like adversaries, conveyor belts, spikes, watery pits, time travel and more. Accumulate collectibles as you navigate towards the end of each intricate level. The deeper into this dream-like world that you venture, the more challenging the solutions and the greater the time pressure becomes. Keep an eye out for hidden paths and secret levels to unlock.
What truly distinguishes the Umihara Kawase Trilogy is the unique elasticity of Umihara's fishing line, offering unparalleled levels of mobility and exploration. The line's tension can be adjusted for precise maneuvers, making the difference between triumphant success and regrettable failure. Use these adjustments to stretch the limits of how far you can travel or to catapult yourself upwards.
Trilogy Features
- Puzzle/platforming gameplay grounded in physics, demanding both quick reflexes and intellectual finesse.
- Advanced elastic fishing-line mechanics for dynamic control.
- A multitude of stages with branching paths across three full-fledged games.
- Steam Workshop integration for all three titles, facilitating replay sharing.
- Choose from four distinct characters in "Sayonara Umihara Kawase."
- Confront oversized, aquatic bosses such as a tadpole, a seahorse, and others.
- Includes Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Leaderboards, and Cloud Saving capabilities.
- Comprehensive Steam controller support for each game (optional).
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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