Mystery ADV "Panopticon," set in a café, unveils its Steam store page. Sneak past the manager's watchful eye from surveillance cameras and uncover the hidden truth.

Achimphang Studio has released the Steam store page for its PC game Panopticon on October 2, 2025. The game is scheduled for release within October 2025, with a price of 920 yen (tax included).

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This game is a mystery adventure centered around everyday life in a café. Players perform not only coffee brewing but also cleaning and tidying tasks. The manager constantly monitors the café via surveillance cameras, and players must outsmart these eyes to uncover the mysterious secrets hidden within this peculiar café.

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Additionally, dialogue scenes utilize the digital humanoid framework “Meta Human,” allowing players to enjoy rich character expressions.

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Experience working at a café under constant surveillance.
Indie game Panopticon launches its Steam store page.

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Indie game development team Achimphang Studio has unveiled the Steam store page for its mystery adventure Panopticon (Panopticon) on October 2, 2025.

A Manager Who Monitors Employees via Surveillance Cameras

The setting of the mystery game Panopticon is a certain café. The protagonist begins working at the café and gradually becomes entangled in strange events. The manager remotely monitors the entire café through surveillance cameras and sends instructions one after another on their smartphone. Player actions are tracked in real time, so if mistakes accumulate during work hours, it may lead to game over.

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Experience Realistic Work Through Diverse Interactions

In Panopticon, players can experience realistic café work. The tasks go beyond brewing coffee and include cleaning floors, clearing dishes, and other duties. Each task is performed through interactive gameplay—not just pressing a button—but occasionally requiring mouse drag operations as well.

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Immerse Yourself in a Compelling Story

Panopticon’s dialogue scenes make use of Unreal Engine’s Meta Human technology. Characters deliver performances with expressive faces, and cinematic camera compositions deepen the immersion in this tense narrative. What exactly is the truth hidden within this strange café?

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Basic Information

Game Title: Panopticon
Genre: Mystery Adventure
Players: 1
Release Date: Scheduled for October 2025
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3505600
Price: 920 yen (estimated)
Supported OS: Windows
Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, and others
Developer: Achimphang Studio
Publisher: Achimphang Studio

◆ Developer Introduction
Achimphang Studio is an independent development team based in South Korea. They have previously created indie games such as A Night Duty and How to Use Chopsticks.