Bittersweet Birthday

Bittersweet Birthday is a story-driven action-adventure game about a person who wakes in a strange facility with no memory of who they are or how they got there. A voice named Ada speaks over an intercom, warns that they are being hunted and promises to help them escape. As you uncover clues, you search for the truth hidden among the mysteries around you.

One-on-one fights

Each encounter pits you against one of your nemeses. Read your enemy, learn their rhythm and adapt to patterns that combine Souls-like precision with bullet-hell chaos. Punch, kick, block, dodge and parry through multiple phases, with each fight designed to feel like a final boss.

You can adjust the challenge through the Memory system. Memories are gameplay modifiers tied directly to the character’s past, and can make fights easier or harder without making them trivial.

Life in the village

Between fights, you can rest in a vibrant village populated by strange, endearing characters. Complete side quests, investigate local mysteries and spend time in heartfelt, often ridiculous diversions. These include darts, a fighting-game take on rock-paper-scissors, and 48 Gachapon collectibles ranging from cool to cute to creepy.

Story and presentation

The story combines psychological horror, science-fiction mystery and dry humor to explore identity, trauma and moving forward. Hand-drawn pixel art and detailed backgrounds bring its memories and locations to life.