Hikikomori Manager 2012

hikikomori (countable and uncountable; plural hikikomori)

1. (uncountable) The phenomenon whereby an individual becomes a recluse from society, typically confining him- or herself to the house or a single room for a very long period.
2. (countable) A reclusive person of this kind.


Hikikomori Manager 2012 allows you to live the life of a hikikomori.

* Be an outcast in Japanese society!
* Live a life of solitude, unable to leave your room without having a panic attack!
* Struggle against depression!
* Watch your life decay as you become poor and unhealthy!



There is no clear goal in this game. You might want to try to become a functioning member of society again, or just try to survive as long as possible.

Play the game:

Latest version (v2, 2011/12/19):
Note to visitors from the Ludum Dare website: This is a version modified after LD22. The original version can be downloaded below.
Windows download
Web version
Android version

Original Ludum Dare version:
Windows download
Web version
Source (Unity/C#)