- A black comedy set in a Korean elementary school in 1999, depicting friendship and family relationships.
- A childhood school scene depicted through mini-games such as playing ddakji and cleaning the classroom.
South Korea in 1999, a unique black comedy visual novel seen through the eyes of an elementary school student is coming to gamers.
‘Come to my Party!’, published by LINE Games and developed by solo developer SIMANG YOON, will release a new ‘Demo 2.0’ version on October 16.
‘Come to My Party’ plans to make an impression on global users by participating in ‘The MIX Fall Showcase,’ a global online game showcase, simultaneously with the release of its demo. Following this, it will also compete in ‘Steam Next Fest,’ held for a week from October 19 to 26, to begin warming up for its full-scale launch.
Set in Korea at the turn of the century in 1999, the game tells the story of a growing elementary school student named Jimin. It is characterized by its dense portrayal of the era’s scenery and distinctive characters, utilizing unique, heartwarming yet intricate pixel art.
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Mom’s promise to throw a birthday party if I become class president
The protagonist, Jimin, is a 10-year-old girl attending an elementary school in Korea in 1999. She wears hand-me-down clothes from her older sister and shares meals with her, yet she rarely receives attention between her academically gifted older sister and her younger sister, who monopolizes all the cuteness.
One day, Jimin’s mother promises to throw a birthday party for him if he becomes class president. Thinking this is his first chance to have something of his own, Jimin begins campaigning to win the hearts of his classmates.
The player guides Jimin’s choices by making friends and navigating relationships and conflicts within the classroom. As they grow closer to their friends, the stories each has been hiding are revealed.
12 endings depending on your choices and 90s mini-games
The player’s choices affect Jimin’s friendships, conversations, and the ending of the story. The developers revealed that they have prepared a total of 12 endings, and that whether Jimin can host a birthday party also depends on the choices.
Mini-games depicting school life are also included. The previously released introduction featured scenes of playing *ddakji* (a traditional Korean game) with friends or vandalizing posters of rival K-pop groups. Demo reviews from overseas media also showcased mini-games such as washing one’s face, organizing the cleaning supply closet, and shaking out a blackboard eraser.
The story deals with daily life, such as rumors within the school and pressure from family. The developer explained that classmates, including Eunji and Daeun, each have their own circumstances and stories.
The heavy theme behind the laughter
‘Come to My Party’ captures the complex emotions arising from family and friend relationships, along with childlike humor. Some international media outlets that experienced the previous demo commented that the game starts lightheartedly but leaves a heavy feeling in the heart.
The Steam page displays warnings regarding content related to domestic violence, corporal punishment by teachers, bullying, and suicide. As these themes are part of the story, it is necessary to check them before playing.
The debut work of a developer who has worked in the visual arts for over 10 years
Development was handled by SIMSANG YOON. According to the developer, prior to game development, he was active in the fields of visual arts and commercial illustration for over 10 years and collaborated with SM Entertainment, Lotte, Kakao, Devsisters, HYBE, and others. ‘Come to My Party’ is his first game.
The developer stated that they produced the game’s art and storytelling in-house and did not use AI-generated content. Publisher LINE Games announced the release of Demo 2.0 on October 12, explaining that they refined the story direction and dialogue based on player feedback and adjusted the difficulty of mini-games and convenience features.
‘Come to My Party’ is a work that portrays the indifference of adults and the loneliness of a child caught between siblings in a sharp black comedy tone.
If you are a gamer who enjoys deep choice-based narratives set against the backdrop of nostalgic 1990s Korean school scenery, it would be a good choice to immerse yourself in Jimin’s story through the newly released Demo 2.0.
Information regarding ‘Come to my Party!’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Game name | Come to my Party! |
| Developer | SIMSANG YOON |
| Publisher | LINE Games |
| Genre | Black comedy visual novel, indie |
| platform | PC (Check Steam or Epic Games Store pages) |
| Release date | Scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 |
| demo | Demo 2.0 released on Steam on October 16, participating in Steam Next Fest from October 19–26 |
| end | 12 types |
| Reactions/Evaluations | Steam user reviews cannot be checked prior to release |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
| Epic Games Store | Shortcut |
