KPop Demon Hunters Fans Should Keep An Eye On Kemuri In 2027
KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become one of Netflix’s biggest animated hits, and many fans are already hoping for a video game adaptation. While no official game has been announced, there is an upcoming action title that captures much of the film’s stylish combat, supernatural themes, and fast-paced movement. That game is Kemuri, an open-world action adventure from Unseen, the studio led by legendary developer Ikumi Nakamura.
Originally revealed in 2023 and showcased again during PlayStation’s 2026 State of Play, Kemuri combines supernatural Yokai hunting with fluid rooftop traversal, cooperative gameplay, and a vibrant anime-inspired visual style. The result is a game that feels like a mix of KPop Demon Hunters and Marvel’s Spider-Man, making it one of the most exciting action titles currently in development.
Kemuri Blends Stylish Action With Supernatural Hunting
Set in a modern city overrun by mysterious Yokai, Kemuri allows players to explore a massive urban environment while tracking supernatural enemies using a unique technique known as the Foxwindow. Players form a square with their hands to reveal hidden Yokai before engaging them in fast-paced combat.
Traversal is one of the game’s biggest highlights. Characters sprint across rooftops, leap between buildings, and move through the city with incredible speed, creating gameplay that immediately draws comparisons to Marvel’s Spider-Man. Combined with flashy combat and colourful visuals, the action closely mirrors the energetic style seen throughout KPop Demon Hunters.
Developer Ikumi Nakamura, best known for her work on Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Evil Within, brings her signature artistic style to the project, creating a world filled with striking environments and memorable creature designs.
Yokai Powers And Co-Op Gameplay Add A Unique Twist
Unlike traditional action games, defeating Yokai in Kemuri isn’t the end of the encounter. Players can form contracts with these supernatural creatures, allowing them to temporarily possess the player’s character. Each Yokai grants unique abilities, traversal skills, and even changes the player’s appearance.
The game also supports up to three-player cooperative gameplay, allowing friends to hunt Yokai together while combining different supernatural powers to overcome stronger enemies.
This evolving combat system adds variety to every encounter and gives players multiple ways to approach exploration and battles throughout the open world.
Although Kemuri is currently scheduled for release in 2027, it has already become one of the most anticipated upcoming action games. While fans continue waiting for an official KPop Demon Hunters game, Kemuri may be the closest experience available, delivering stylish combat, supernatural storytelling, and fluid traversal in one impressive package.
