Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU
Released 31 October 2026 · PC

Story
"The child beside the controller." [Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer] is a reverse-progression hardcore 2D platformer with a meta-fiction concept. It follows a Korean developer who personally visits a Japanese streamer that reviewed 『해피 나나루』—a fictional failed game released by TENTACLE SOFT in 2022—to perform an on-site repair. The child always sat in that same spot. Sitting side-by-side on the floor of a friend's room, they would alternate between staring at the flashing CRT TV screen and watching their friend tightly gripping the controller. The adventure on the screen and the "Hero" overcoming it were equally joyful and dazzling sights to the child. However, whether it was tearing down the demon king's castle, rescuing the princess, or defeating the devil, every great adventure eventually came to an end. Whenever the end credits rolled and the screen faded to a cold black, the air in the room suddenly felt empty and chilling. The child simply wished that the Hero's shining adventure wouldn't stop there. The child beside the controller started helping, just to make the joyful adventure last a little bit longer. They would recommend a cool, versatile red...
Gameplay
"The child beside the controller." [Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer] is a reverse-progression hardcore 2D platformer with a meta-fiction concept. It follows a Korean developer who personally visits a Japanese streamer that reviewed 『해피 나나루』—a fictional failed game released by TENTACLE SOFT in 2022—to perform an on-site repair. The child always sat in that same spot. Sitting side-by-side on the floor of a friend's room, they would alternate between staring at the flashing CRT TV screen and watching their friend tightly gripping the controller. The adventure on the screen and the "Hero" overcoming it were equally joyful and dazzling sights to the child. However, whether it was tearing down the demon king's castle, rescuing the princess, or defeating the devil, every great adventure eventually came to an end. Whenever the end credits rolled and the screen faded to a cold black, the air in the room suddenly felt empty and chilling. The child simply wished that the Hero's shining adventure wouldn't stop there. The child beside the controller started helping, just to make the joyful adventure last a little bit longer. They would recommend a cool, versatile red companion for the party, even if their growth was slow, or their eyes would sparkle as they pointed deep into the forest, claiming an even greater story was hidden there for multiple playthroughs. The...
Features
- Single-player
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Family Sharing






Release details
Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU is developed by TENTACLE SOFT. Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU came out on Saturday, 31 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 31 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU come out?
Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU came out on 31 October 2026.
Which platforms is Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU on?
Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU is on PC.
Who makes Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU?
Please Do Not Call It a Trash Game Streamer: HAPPY NANARU is developed by TENTACLE SOFT.