Metal Slug devs’ revival of forgotten 20-year-old monster-taming RPG Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster to finally launch on Steam in 2027

A forgotten 20-year-old monster-taming role-playing game is officially getting a new lease on life. Developer Kohachi Studio, featuring developers behind the classic Metal Slug series, has announced plans to revive Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster. According to recent announcements, the revived title is scheduled to officially launch on Steam and the Nintendo Switch in 2027.

Initially lost to time, the project brings back the classic monster-taming concept for modern platforms. While specific gameplay details and features remain limited as development continues toward the 2027 release window, the collaboration of veteran talent associated with Metal Slug has already brought renewed attention to the obscure project. Fans of retro monster-taming games and classic Japanese role-playing elements will be able to experience the title on PC via Steam alongside Nintendo's hybrid console when it debuts.