Stepper Retro: Team Tetrapod Unveils Voice Demo and Launches Record-Breaking Crowdfunding

• The Big Update: Team Tetrapod has officially updated the Steam demo for Stepper Retro with full Japanese voice acting and revealed the high-profile voice cast.
• The Funding Surge: The Tumblbug crowdfunding campaign launched today, May 7, at 3:00 PM, surpassing 28 million KRW in pre-orders almost immediately.
• The Exhibition: The voice-acted demo will be showcased simultaneously at PlayX4 2026 (Korea) and BitSummit Punch (Japan).

[Related Article: K-Indie ‘Stepper Retro’ Launches Simultaneously on Switch and Steam… Series’ First Multi-Platform Challenge]

Supernatural Deduction with a Star-Studded Cast

Stepper Retro: Supernatural Deduction Quest is the latest entry in Team Tetrapod’s original mystery series. The game follows Verita Retro, a girl tracking the hidden side of a world filled with supernatural powers.

To enhance the immersion of the document-based deduction system, the developers have recruited top-tier Japanese voice talent:

• Verita Retro: Saho Shirasu
• Vero Retro: Saki Fujita
• Jade Bering: Reina Kawamura
• Caucasus Brian: Tarusuke Shingaki
• Pandoria Redfins: Yumi Hara

Crowdfunding Milestones and Rewards

The domestic crowdfunding campaign on Tumblbug has seen explosive interest, with over 500 “open run” early-bird backers signing up before the official launch.

Key Rewards and Goals:

• Physical Goods: Rewards include a specialized music box, a hardcover “Stepper” series artbook with new content, acrylic keyrings, and layered paper art.
• Stretch Goals: If the campaign reaches its final goal of 240 million KRW, the team plans to implement full Korean dubbing and distribute the next series title for free.
• Global Strategy: Simultaneous funding is also occurring in Japan via CAMPFIRE to target both markets effectively.

Quick Specification: Stepper Retro

Team Tetrapod hopes this dual-market approach serves as a successful blueprint for other indie developers looking to expand overseas. An updated demo for the Nintendo Switch version is expected to be released in the near future.

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[Go to Tumblbug Funding Page]