Oboro no Ichi Wiki

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Oboro no Ichi is a cozy market-building game from solo developer TheLaba, set in a spiritual world where lost souls trade their memories for peace. This wiki tracks its planned November 9, 2026 Steam Early Access launch, its price and platform status, the story behind the kami's forest market, and how the produce-supply-sell loop works.

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Early Access: Release, Content, Price
Find out the Early Access release timing, current content, planned additions, and pricing differences.
Price: Early Access Cost and Discount Plan
Check the listed price or pricing plans for Early Access.
release date: Steam Launch on November 9, 2026
Learn the planned release date and current availability status.
Does Oboro no Ichi Mac Support Exist? macOS Requirements
Find out whether the game supports Mac and what hardware/OS is needed to run it.
platforms: full list of supported systems
Check which systems the game can be played on.
Steam Page: Where to Find and Wishlist It
Find and wishlist the game's official Steam store page.
story: Plot, Setting, and Themes Explained
Understand the game's plot and setting about lost souls and a kami's night market.
controller support and Gamepad Compatibility
Learn whether the game can be played with a gamepad or requires mouse-only input.

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Release Guides Index

Early Access: Release, Content, Price
Oboro no Ichi early access launches Nov 9, 2026 with the full core loop and lasts 6-12 months at a discounted price. See what is in and what comes later.
Price: Early Access Cost and Discount Plan
The exact Oboro no Ichi price is not listed yet, but the developer confirms a discounted Early Access price at launch on Nov 9, 2026. Here is what to check.
release date: Steam Launch on November 9, 2026
Oboro no Ichi's release date is planned for November 9, 2026 on Steam in Early Access. See platforms, demo availability, and how to get notified at launch.

Platforms Guides Index

Does Oboro no Ichi Mac Support Exist? macOS Requirements
Oboro no Ichi mac support is confirmed on Steam, with a native macOS release planned for the Nov 9, 2026 Early Access launch. Find the full details here.
platforms: full list of supported systems
Oboro no Ichi platforms explained: the cozy market builder runs on Windows PC, macOS and Steam Deck, with requirements and demo details for each system.
Steam Page: Where to Find and Wishlist It
Oboro no Ichi steam page is live (app 4559930), listing a planned November 9, 2026 Early Access release. The game is not purchasable yet, so wishlist it

Story Guides Index

story: Plot, Setting, and Themes Explained
The Oboro no Ichi story follows lost souls that cannot reach Tokoyo and the night market an ancient kami made so they can trade memories and find peace.

Media Guides Index

Devlog: Catch Up on Every Update So Far
See what the Oboro no Ichi devlog covers so far: Devlog 1's origin story, its world of Kakuriyo and Tokoyo, and why promised Devlog 2 has not appeared yet.
Gameplay: How the Market Loop Works
Oboro no Ichi gameplay explained: build stalls, connect production, sell resources and welcome spirits, plus what the demo already lets you try today.

Guide Guides Index

Resource Management: Production to Sales Guide
How Oboro no Ichi resource management works: place production structures, connect them so output supplies your stalls, and sell to the drifting spirits.

Support Guides Index

controller support and Gamepad Compatibility
Learn if Oboro no Ichi controller support is available, how gamepad inputs function in the demo, and why mouse controls remain the intended input method.

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Your Oboro no Ichi Journey

1When does it launch?The planned release date is November 9, 2026 on Steam, as an Early Access title. The game is not purchasable yet, but a free demo is already downloadable from the store page.

2What will it cost?No price is listed as of the Nov 3, 2026 check. The developer states in the Steam Early Access FAQ that the game will be sold at a discounted price during Early Access.

3Can my PC run it?The Steam page lists Windows 10 64-bit minimum specs and macOS requirements starting at an Apple M1 with 8 GB RAM. Steam Deck is marked Playable.

4How does the game play?You place production structures, connect them to supply your stalls, sell to drifting spirits, and grow a market suspended between memories. A free demo covers the whole loop.

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Early Access: Release, Content, PriceOboro no Ichi early access launches Nov 9, 2026 with the full core loop and lasts 6-12 months at a discounted price. See what is in and what comes later.

Price: Early Access Cost and Discount PlanThe exact Oboro no Ichi price is not listed yet, but the developer confirms a discounted Early Access price at launch on Nov 9, 2026. Here is what to check.

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What is Oboro no Ichi?

Oboro no Ichi is a cozy market-building game developed and published by TheLaba, planned to unlock on Steam in Early Access on November 9, 2026. You design a spiritual night market inspired by Japan, connect stalls, buildings and pathways, produce and sell resources, and welcome wandering spirits whose memories have left them stranded in Kakuriyo. The developer describes a loop that is easy to grasp but full of choices, with no rush and no timer pressure.

This wiki is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with TheLaba or Valve. Every factual claim on the site is tied to a saved source: the official Steam store page and its Early Access FAQ, the Steam community hub, the developer's devlog and story trailer videos, and community trackers. Where something is unknown, such as the exact price, we say so plainly instead of guessing. Our 11 published guides cover release, platforms, story, media, gameplay and support questions.

Lantern-lit night market artwork inspired by Oboro no Ichi

Release

Nov 9, 2026 on Steam, Early Access

Developer

TheLaba, solo developer

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Steam Deck Playable

Price

Not listed; discounted during Early Access

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access

Demo

Free demo downloadable now

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Explore Oboro no Ichi Guides

Start with the launch basics, then go deeper into the market loop, the story of the kami's market, and the support details that matter before you buy.

Oboro no Ichi Beginner Guide

New to the market loop? This category collects the practical guides, starting with how production structures feed your stalls and how sales to spirits grow your market.

Core loopProduce resources, connect supply to your stalls, then sell to the spirits drifting through your market.

Structure rolesEach structure fills a specific role: producing, supplying, or raising the appeal that draws more spirits.

Oboro no Ichi Release Date

The planned Steam launch is November 9, 2026 into Early Access. This guide covers the countdown status, the demo, and how to get notified at unlock.

Planned dateNov 9, 2026, shown as Coming Soon on the official page as of the Nov 3, 2026 check.

Launch modelEarly Access, expected to last roughly 6-12 months per the developer.

Oboro no Ichi Price

No price is listed yet because the game has not unlocked. What is confirmed: a discounted price during Early Access, per the developer's own Steam FAQ.

Listed priceNot listed as of Nov 3, 2026; the page states the game is not yet available on Steam.

Discount planThe developer states the game will be available at a discounted price during Early Access.

Oboro no Ichi Platforms

Windows PC and macOS through Steam, with Steam Deck marked Playable. This guide lists the minimum requirements for each system plus demo details.

Windows minimumWindows 10 64-bit, Core i3-2100 or FX-6300, 4 GB RAM, GTX 660 or HD 7850, 5 GB storage.

macOS minimumApple processor (M1), macOS 12.0 Monterey, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB storage.

Oboro no Ichi Story

Lost souls that cannot reach Tokoyo remain in Kakuriyo, and an ancient kami created a forest market so they can trade memories and find peace. The premise, themes and devlog context, explained.

The premiseSouls follow lantern light toward Tokoyo, but some stay lost in Kakuriyo until the kami's market welcomes them.

The themeThe devlog describes accepting, letting go, and finding comfort, in contrast to its predecessor Midori no Kaori.

Oboro no Ichi Gameplay

How the market loop works: build stalls, connect production, sell resources, and raise appeal so more spirits drift in. Includes what the free demo already lets you try.

Try it nowThe free demo on the Steam page covers the entire core loop before the full unlock.

Placement quirksPlayers report some buildings must touch a road, and rotation is not obvious in the demo.

Oboro no Ichi Early Access

What the Early Access version includes on day one, what the developer plans to add, how long it should last, and how pricing differs.

Day-one contentThe full core experience: building, management, and the gameplay loop are already fully playable.

Planned additionsNew spirit interactions, expanded market customization, new items and structures, and deeper market events.

Oboro no Ichi Controller Support

The Steam page lists a Mouse Only Option and no native gamepad scheme, though the game is Steam Deck Playable. Here is what demo players report and what to expect.

Official inputNo controller support is listed; the store page designates a Mouse Only Option as the input feature.

Deck statusSteam Deck is marked Playable, but demo testers describe only partial, awkward gamepad input.

Official trailer

Planned Steam launch: Nov 9, 2026Early Access planned for 6-12 monthsWindows, macOS, Steam Deck PlayableDeveloper and publisher: TheLaba

Read the release date guide Visit the official Steam page Watch the story trailer

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Keep the lanterns lit

The market opens on November 9, 2026. Wishlist the game on Steam to get notified at unlock, or start with our release and gameplay guides to be ready on day one.

Wishlist on Steam Read the release guide