Adventure · April 27, 2024
Buy a Croquette! (2024)
Localization Notes The English and Japanese translations have not yet been implemented. We are currently working on the English and Japanese localizations of Buy a Croquette! , and will release an update announcement as soon as the translations are completed. Stay tuned! About Us Join our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Join our players’ QQ group chat: 1061372406 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! Original Art Collection & Bonus Pack The Original Art Collection & Bonus Pack DLC is now available for purchase. Additional story DLC is also in development! About the Game Despite eating two boxes of bento for lunch, Chio Aozora's stomach is rumbling again! 'It's been such a long time since I last had a croquette. I really miss that crispy, golden goodness…” The familiar aroma of croquettes is so tempting, but Chio has forgotten to bring money! 'I think I tucked some money into my textbook, but I left the textbook at school...' Collect 380 yen in the shopping streets of Nagano to buy the croquette Chio has been dreaming of! 'But... where should I start?' Help out at the store, run errands, collect urban legends, play word games, and even rummage through trash cans – all to get the yen coins you need! 'I never thought I'd have to resort to rummaging through the trash...' The game features simple puzzles, mild depictions of horror (no chase scenes though!), multiple endings, and all sorts of quirky elements. Of course, there are also croquettes! Tips on How to Buy a 380-Yen Croquette: Yen coins are hidden all over Nagano! Investigate trash bins, bathroom sinks, park slides, vending machines, and other places throughout Nagano’s streets and alleys to find lost coins! Be a good citizen by helping others! The kind-hearted Chio Aozora will assist the residents of Nagano with various requests, from finding lost items to counting the convenience store inventory, from solving mysterious cases to tailing suspicious individuals... There's nothing a high school girl can't do! Uncover the buried secrets of Nagano! A notebook sealed with passwords and secrets… could it lead to a hidden treasure? Misplaced crates, Penrose stairs, abandoned houses, word games... Solving these puzzles might lead to unexpected rewards... Receive the croquette from kind-hearted people! There might be ways to get a croquette without collecting coins. Maybe someone can lend Chio some yen, or maybe even hand over their croquette – Chio might even be able to get a free meal from the croquette vendor... All of these choices will lead to different endings! Deal with unexpected crises (if you make a wrong choice)! While Chio is collecting coins, some choices might lead her into dangerous situations – she might encounter some terrifying urban legends! Game Duration: 4-10 hours Number of Endings: 12 (including 4 hidden endings) A Brief How-to-Play: Use the arrow keys to move the character, and press the ESC/X key to open the menu. Press the space bar to interact with NPCs/objects in front of you. If you get stuck, you can refer to the free DLC – Nagano Survival Guide . A high school girl who loves croquettes. She has to collect 380 yen to buy the croquette that she dreams of because she had forgotten to bring money. Chio Aozora's best friend, who is always there for her (and Chio for her!). She can be a bit of a chatterbox sometimes. The boy Chio Aozora has a crush on. He seems to be a delinquent student who often skips class, but he is gentle to Chio. Producer, Script: Yueqing (越青) Art: Yueqing (越青), Guangnianchi (广廿尺), Yuriko (百合子), ONE, Jichuanli (几串栗) Publisher: Eternal Dream (Details on sourced assets in the game can be found in the end credits.)
Adventure releases from 2024
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- RPGMaker · 186
- Mystery · 172
- Sci-fi · 169
- Puzzle · 166
- Psychological Horror · 163
- Funny · 160
- Multiple Endings · 159
- Female Protagonist · 151
- Exploration · 136
- Strategy · 133
- JRPG · 129
- Interactive Fiction · 124
- Pixel Graphics · 119
- Strategy RPG · 116
- Casual · 116
Peer Adventure titles
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.4k Steam reviews | Top 52% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 99% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 3% |
| Concurrent peak | 129 players | Top 18% in Adventure by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 75% for session depth among Adventure |
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 越青 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
99%Overwhelmingly Positive · 4.4k reviews
4.4k positive · 44 negative
Peak concurrent players
129
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
14
Steam unlocks available
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player











