Carrying only faint memories into each loop, strive to escape. Visual novel and escape game "Maid in 5 Minutes" announced
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/951/G095111/20251003047/
Editorial Department: Igarashi | 2025/10/03 10:16 (UTC)
The game development circle Onnen Channel announced today (October 3, 2025) their PC title Five Minutes as a Maid, and has launched its Steam store page.
This game follows the protagonist, Rimu Aihara, who has lost her memory and become trapped in a “loop phenomenon.” She must experiment and try to escape this endless loop.
Each loop allows only limited memories to be carried forward. Players must set accurate memories immediately after each reset for the story to progress. Within these repetitive five-minute loops, players need to make choices that preserve only the appropriate “memories.”
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Visual Novel × Escape Game
Announcing the Development of “Five Minutes as a Maid”!
Steam Store Page Also Launched
Game development circle Onnen Channel is pleased to announce the development of Five Minutes as a Maid, a visual novel and escape game for Steam. Along with this announcement, we are also revealing that the Steam store page has been launched simultaneously.
※Detailed information will be gradually posted via our official X account (https://x.com/tagahazu_bsk).
Game Overview
The protagonist, Rimu Aihara, has lost her memory and is trapped in a loop phenomenon. Struggling to break free from the cycle, she discovers that only minimal memories can be carried over when rewinding time. Can Rimu recover her own memories? This visual novel × escape game challenges players to preserve just the right “memories” within each five-minute loop and set necessary flags.
Story
“Huh? Where am I? Who am I?” ……
She wakes up in a bleak, empty room.
“Hey. Rimu. What are you spacing out about?”
A stranger gazes at her with confusion. After introducing himself as her brother, she is immediately struck by intense dizziness.
“Wait… where am I? Am I really Rimu?” ……
The man calls out again. He’s definitely Shiba-san, her older brother. ……
She learns that she is supposedly a maid in the Hayato household with the nickname “Ice Queen.” Yet none of this rings true. Then comes another wave of dizziness.
Something’s wrong…
It seems she has become trapped in a loop phenomenon. With only faint memories to guide her, she attempts to break free—but suddenly, an unforeseen event strikes.
A sudden crisis befalls the girl. Can Rimu overcome these challenges and escape this endless loop?
Characters
・Rimu Aihara
The amnesiac protagonist, seemingly caught in the loop phenomenon. Her brother claims she’s a maid capable of serving the Hayato household—known as “Ice Queen.”
・Shiba Aihara
A man who calls out to Rimu upon her awakening, claiming to be her older brother. He loves rice and dislikes ghosts and snails. He helps explain the current situation she’s in.
・Mikoto / Ai
A mysterious boy and girl.
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Game System
In this title, players repeat conversations within short loops to collect memories and set flags that advance the game. Since only limited memories can be carried forward per loop, precise memory setup immediately after each reset drives story progression. Players will enjoy repeatedly trying different combinations of memories until they uncover the full picture.
※Estimated playtime for completion: approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Steam Store Page Launched
Along with this announcement, we’ve officially launched the store page on Steam.
・Five Minutes as a Maid Steam Store Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4053760/5/
Staff
・Concept, Scenario, and Other Roles
Kyofuin Ennen
X: https://x.com/KYOFU_in_O
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・Character Design
Kuro杉 Kuron
X: https://x.com/zallkk
E Hoshi Katuo
X: https://x.com/mo4katuo7
・Event Illustrations
Amasaki Ken
X: https://x.com/amasaki_ken
・Sound Director
Suzune Tōko
X: https://x.com/suzune_F_touko
・PR Consultant
Nandemo Yuko
X: https://x.com/Nandemo_Yuko