TOKYO — Jan. 6, 2026 — MOCHI-O, the adorable apocalyptic tower defense shooter adventure developed by Zxima and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, repels an enemy invasion on Mon, Jan. 19th, 2026 on PC via Steam.
Meet MOCHI-O, the world’s cutest doomsday defense system! Foster fur-ocious firepower, raising a weapon of mass destruction that gains combat prowess through positive affirmations, cuddles, and a steady diet of seeds. Unravel a warm story filled with good-humored banter, keeping things light in a post-apocalyptic world.
Unleash destructive havoc against incoming threats to save the nation from collapse. Grab the tiny hamster, point it towards approaching enemies, and watch MOCHI-O obliterate approaching enemy ships with its ever-evolving abilities in tower defense-style combat.
Outfit MOCHI-O with various weapons and abilities, and feast on bundles of seeds dropped by defeated foes to gain XP. Collect enough seeds to level up MOCHI-O’s base attributes, like firing rate, crit chance, attack range, and cooldown reductions to create a custom playstyle.
As the caretaker’s bond with MOCHI-O increases, so does its firepower! Outside of battle, encourage MOCHI-O with pets, feeding, and decorate its room to create an ideal environment for bonding to unlock upgrades and new weapons.
“MOCHI-O’s a comedic, lighthearted take on the end of the world with a ‘gentle doomsday’ aesthetic, but its cuteness is matched by its gameplay depth,” says developer Zximia. “The nurturing system leads to many different metas and playstyles, with plenty of content for newcomers to the genre as well as for tower defense aficionados.”
MOCHI-O will arrive on PC via Steam on Mon, Jan. 19th, 2026 with language support in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. For more information, follow Jii-ma on X / Twitter.
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About Zxima
An independent game developer since 2017, Zxima has released 10 titles, including Parasite Days and Post Apocalypse Bakery. Known for distinctive game systems and surreal worldbuilding born from a unique sensibility, Zxima’s works are often set in a “gentle doomsday world.” Catastrophe Restaurant was recognized as a Top 3 title at the Google Play Indie Games Festival 2022.
About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab
Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company's goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.
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