Battle SHIRYU
Released 26 October 2026 · PC · Action, Casual, Indie
Real model footage × generative AI! Show your hand to a webcam and Battle SHIRYU recognizes it automatically! Steer a handmade paper dragon, smash matching-colour Moai, and set off chain explosions. No special markers or prepared backdrop needed. Mouse controls are available too.
Story
Real model footage × generative AI! Fly a paper dragon. Strike Moai. Set off a chain reaction! Steer the dragon into matching-colour Moai and watch one hit burst through the crowd. Dodge obstacles, use the dragon’s tail to line up your next strike, and clear each papercraft stage. Move your hand in front of a webcam to fly—or play with a mouse. The present, Edo-era Japan, prehistory—and somewhere mysterious! Your journey continues across multiple stages, with changing eras, scenery and challenges. Break through each stage and see where the paper dragon’s journey leads. Can you reach the Goddess at the end… or will it all explode?! Base price: US$4.99 / ¥500 in Japan. A 25% launch discount is planned for 10 days (Japan: ¥375). Regional prices vary. Line up the next strike Hard Moai and obstacles make each stage trickier. Guide the dragon around them and use its tail to reach the next target. Hand control needs a compatible webcam and camera access permission in Windows or macOS. No markers, green screen, or elaborate backdrop are required; lighting and framing can affect recognition. You can always play with a mouse instead. Pictograms guide play without in-game text to...
Gameplay
Real model footage × generative AI! Fly a paper dragon. Strike Moai. Set off a chain reaction! Steer the dragon into matching-colour Moai and watch one hit burst through the crowd. Dodge obstacles, use the dragon’s tail to line up your next strike, and clear each papercraft stage. Move your hand in front of a webcam to fly—or play with a mouse. The present, Edo-era Japan, prehistory—and somewhere mysterious! Your journey continues across multiple stages, with changing eras, scenery and challenges. Break through each stage and see where the paper dragon’s journey leads. Can you reach the Goddess at the end… or will it all explode?! Base price: US$4.99 / ¥500 in Japan. A 25% launch discount is planned for 10 days (Japan: ¥375). Regional prices vary. Line up the next strike Hard Moai and obstacles make each stage trickier. Guide the dragon around them and use its tail to reach the next target. Hand control needs a compatible webcam and camera access permission in Windows or macOS. No markers, green screen, or elaborate backdrop are required; lighting and framing can affect recognition. You can always play with a mouse instead. Pictograms guide play without in-game text to read. Takahiro Yonemura's 2002 research on a contactless camera interface inspired this game, realized in 2026.
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Mouse Only Option
- Family Sharing
Release details
Battle SHIRYU is a Action, Casual and Indie game by Takahiro Yonemura. It is published by Inazuma Inc.. Battle SHIRYU came out on Monday, 26 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 26 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Battle SHIRYU come out?
Battle SHIRYU came out on 26 October 2026.
Which platforms is Battle SHIRYU on?
Battle SHIRYU is on PC.
Who makes Battle SHIRYU?
Battle SHIRYU is developed by Takahiro Yonemura and published by Inazuma Inc..
What kind of game is Battle SHIRYU?
Battle SHIRYU is a game of these genres: Action, Casual and Indie.