Chill with You Lo-Fi Story News

[p]Today, we’re releasing the 6th track in our update series. 🎵[/p][p]The new track is “Di bawah laut”, composed by KARIN NAKANO. [/p][p]As the title suggests, it features a slow, easygoing rhythm that feels like drifting beneath the sea, bringing a sense of calm and ease.[/p][p]It’s a great fit for moments when you want to focus deeply on your work, and it’s just as nice for a relaxing break 💓[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you’ll take some time to sink into this gentle ocean of sound. 🐟🌙



[/p][p]The Steam Awards voting period has also entered its later stage.[/p][p]If you’ve been enjoying your experience with the game, we’d be very grateful if you could share your valuable vote with us!
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Updates will continue tomorrow as well.
We’ve even asked Santa 🎅 to prepare a little present 🎁 so everyone can enjoy a lovely Christmas.
[/p][p]In the meantime, we hope you enjoy some calm and peaceful moments with the new track. ☕[/p]

[p][/p][p]As the 5th entry in our 10-track update series, we are excited to introduce "Sleeping Bloom (NeverAwake Chill Out Remix)" from the nightmare-themed shooter NeverAwake FLASHBACK.
We have a special introduction from the developer, Mr.Sawatari, so please take a moment to listen and reflect on his words.
[/p][p]Developer’s Comments
Every time I launch Chill with You, the word "distance" inexplicably comes to mind.
Satone-chan feels close, just beyond the screen, yet my fingers can never reach her. Even though we exchange words, it feels like they don’t quite reach the heart of the matter. She’s right there, yet she feels dreamlike and fleeting—a distance that feels like she might vanish if I reach out. Rem, the protagonist of NeverAwake, was also a girl caught between dreams and reality, struggling with how to relate to herself and the world around her.[/p][p]Following a traumatic incident, Rem slips into a coma. Within her dreams, she comes face to face with her family’s feelings and her own buried emotions, gradually reshaping how they perceive distance and connection with others. Even though the two games head in completely different directions, there might be something that quietly connects them.[/p][p]…And on another note, Rem has the same "indoor girl with black hair" vibe as Satone-chan. I couldn't help but imagine, "I wonder if she’ll grow up to be a wonderful girl like her."[/p][p][/p][p]Now, it’s time for a member of our development team (who has, of course, cleared the game) to introduce this collaboration title.[/p][p]
[/p][p]NeverAwake and NeverAwake FLASHBACK are nightmare-themed twin-stick shooters that follow Rem, a young girl trapped in a bad dream, as she battles terrifying monsters.[/p][p]The first thing that stands out is how polished the horror-tinged action shooting feels. Simply firing at enemies is incredibly satisfying on its own.[/p][p]But after spending some time with the game, another layer of appeal begins to emerge. At its core, this is also a story about a girl confronting and overcoming her trauma and inner struggles.[/p][p]As the player improves and pushes further ahead, Rem’s story continues to unfold. When she finally wakes up, what fate awaits her? That answer is left entirely in the player’s hands.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
Both members of our development team responsible for this introduction purchased both titles on their release day, and the sense of accomplishment and release they felt upon waking from the nightmare—along with the lingering impact of the ending—has stayed with them ever since.[/p][p]
[/p][p]NeverAwake is a stage-based action shooter, while NeverAwake FLASHBACK is an action shooter that incorporates roguelite elements and tells an epilogue to the original story.[/p][p]The games are currently on sale until 9:59 AM (PT) on Dec 25th, so if you’re interested, now is a great time to pick them up at a discount.
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]More updates coming soon![/p][p]
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[p]We are excited to announce an emergency collaboration with Öoo, the explosive caterpillar puzzle-action game nominated for three categories at the Thinky Awards 2025, including Game of the Year. The Steam bundle featuring Öoo and Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story is now live.

Additionally, as the 10th and final track of our Steam Award nomination celebration (10 consecutive updates), we are thrilled to include a track from Öoo, rearranged by the composer Tsuyomi. Please look forward to hearing it! [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We would also like to introduce today's new track, "Tangerine." Here is a message from the composer, Ryu Ito:

"In an era where music can be made entirely with AI or programming, I focused on the importance of 'live performance'—like the guitar—aiming for a sound with a human touch. It’s a song that feels like 'a beautiful memory from long ago, slowly fading over time.'"

Tomorrow, we will add the collaboration track. Stay tuned![/p]

[p][/p][p]Our daily event to celebrate the Steam Awards "Sit Back and Relax" nomination is now on Day 3! Today, we are thrilled to announce a collaboration with the game Kemono Teatime. The track "with you" from the game has been added as a new BGM for Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We have received a special comment from the Director of Kemono Teatime:[/p][p]"Kemono Teatime is a story that depicts the preciousness and loveliness of the 'present' spent with someone dear to you. 'with you' our collaboration track, is a quiet piece that plays at the beginning of that story. I hope this track accompanies the special moments you weave with Satone in Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story, and serves as a bridge for you to enjoy the 'chill stories' of both worlds together."[/p][p]Kemono Teatime is currently 20% OFF! You can save an additional 10% by purchasing the bundle with Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Game Introduction by the Dev Team
One of our development members who played Kemono Teatime to the end would like to share their thoughts. Note: This contains slightly more insight than the official description, so if you want to go in completely blind, please stop reading here and go play![/p][p]Kemono Teatime is a visual novel with adorable visuals where you run a café for "kemomimi" girls and interact with customers... but it is not just a "cute game." After playing for a while, you will notice the truth lurking beneath the peaceful daily life and realize where the story is heading. In most games, realizing the truth is the ending; in this game, that realization is the starting point. The journey after you learn the truth is actually the core of the experience.[/p][p]Because things are lost, we cherish them. But they will be lost regardless. The player becomes conscious of the things slipping away day by day while living toward the inevitable conclusion. If our other collaborator, Bear's Restaurant, is a story about "living while realizing what has been lost," this game is its counterpart: "living while realizing what is about to be lost." When you live seriously with resolve, you truly gain something. The emotions this game evoked were irreplaceable. Even knowing the outcome, the direction and storytelling were so powerful they moved me deeply. If you are looking for a game that is more than just cute, I highly recommend it.[/p][p]We will continue to update the game tomorrow, so stay tuned! And don't forget to cast your vote for the Steam Awards![/p]

[p]Have you had a chance to play "Bear's Restaurant," our current collaboration partner? For those who haven't experienced it yet, our development staff would like to introduce the game to you. [/p][p]"Bear's Restaurant" is a place where the deceased visit to enjoy their last supper before heading to heaven or hell. The manager, "Bear," can literally cook anything. However, it’s the player's role as "Cat" to figure out the customers' favorite dishes. Using a special ability called "Diving," you peer into the customers' memories of their final moments to discover what they loved most in life. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Some deaths are peaceful, while others are tragic; some lives were filled with happiness, and others with sorrow. Though you witness many deaths, our development team didn’t feel negative while playing. By learning about the tracks people left behind, we reflected on our own lives and felt inspired to live more fully in the present. [/p][p]This mysterious short story, "Bear's Restaurant," is currently at its lowest price ever—40% OFF. You can get an additional 10% discount by purchasing the collaboration bundle with Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story. If you're interested, please check it out![/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p]Additionally, we have a message from Norihiro Furukawa, the composer of today’s new track, "To my friend": "I didn't truly realize the 'distance' between the player and Satone until I played the final version of Chill with You. When imagining that vast, distant gap, I wondered: where exactly is the place beyond the screen where she sits? I wrote this melody with the feeling of looking up at a sky full of stars. Even if we can't touch her directly, her life is certainly unfolding there. Perhaps we are looking at the same sky." [/p][p][/p][p]The updates will continue. [/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story and Satone.[/p]