Kyomu-s…, a handle that has appeared on other experimental indie titles (some speculate it’s a solo developer from Japan or Korea), brings a distinct aesthetic to Negotiation X Monster. The Trial version features:
The Trial version runs smoothly on low-end PCs (and potentially on Steam Deck, though not officially tested). File size is under 500 MB — impressive for the audiovisual quality.
Negotiation X Monster turns social anxiety into survival horror. The v1.0.0 Trial is tight, punishing, and smart – it respects your intelligence while making your palms sweat over a simple question: "What are you willing to say to live?"
Recommended if you like: Inscryption (the talking cards), The Coin Game (the dread of bargaining), or Slay the Princess (dialogue as combat). Negotiation X Monster -v1.0.0 Trial- By Kyomu-s...
Platform: PC (itch.io / Steam)
Trial Length: ~45–90 minutes (per monster)
Content Warning: Body horror, memory loss, simulated gaslighting
Genre: RPG / Card Battler / Visual Novel Developer: Kyomu-s Version Played: v1.0.0 Trial
In a market saturated with RPGs where the solution to every problem is a sharp sword or a fireball, Kyomu-s offers a refreshing twist with their title, "Negotiation X Monster" (often searched as Koushou x Monster). I recently spent time with the v1.0.0 Trial version, and while it is just a slice of the full experience, it has successfully planted itself firmly on my watchlist. Kyomu-s…, a handle that has appeared on other
If you are tired of grinding levels just to survive and prefer a game that tests your mental acuity, this one is for you.
As of this writing, Kyomu-s… has not announced a full release date. The v1.0.0 Trial (free on itch.io) has been downloaded ~12,000 times. A Patreon page (“Kyomu’s Corridor”) offers devlogs and alternate ending drafts. Rumors of a Kickstarter for “Negotiation X Monster: Full Contract Edition” (Chapters 1–5, 32 monsters, voice acting for key lines) circulate but remain unconfirmed.
If you enjoy the trial:
The game throws you into a classic fantasy setting but with a twist on the usual combat loop. As expected, you play as a protagonist navigating a world filled with monster girls. The title, Negotiation X Monster, isn't just for show—the core hook here is the ability to resolve conflicts without drawing a sword.
The trial introduces the protagonist and the initial conflict. Without spoiling too much of the early narrative, the setup is surprisingly dialogue-heavy. The writing feels a bit sharper than your average RPG Maker title, leaning into the "negotiation" aspect by giving you dialogue choices that actually matter.