FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Individual developer maropiyo today released YOMITORI, a real-time mind-reading battle game, on the App Store and Google Play. Free to play, YOMITORI pits two birds against each other on a 5×5 grid in a fast-paced battle for acorns—decided entirely by reading the opponent’s mind.
Game Overview
YOMITORI is a minimalist competitive board game played on a 5×5 grid, where two birds compete to collect acorns. Three acorns sit on the board at any time; the first bird to grab two wins the match. Each turn, both players simultaneously choose a direction to move and an optional skill, then reveal their decisions at the same moment. Matches wrap up in just a few minutes, making YOMITORI well-suited to short breaks and commutes.
A Pure Mind Game — Both Players Move at Once
YOMITORI’s defining feature is its simultaneous-turn system: both players lock in their moves and reveal them together. There is no first-mover advantage and no turn order to exploit. What decides the match is the ability to read your opponent’s mind. “Which way will they move? Which acorn are they after?” Every turn brings a fresh read, and even a short match can be surprisingly deep. The rules are simple, but the strategy unfolds the more you play—one match always leads to another.
Three Skills That Flip the Board
Three special actions can upend the board at any moment: Reverse, Swap, and Overlap. Reverse (cost 1) flips both players’ chosen direction. Swap (cost 2) switches the positions of both birds. Overlap triggers automatically when both birds land on the same square and swaps each player’s score. Skill cost regenerates by 1 per turn when unused (capped at 3), and each player’s remaining cost is visible to the other. “Will they burn their cost now? Should I save mine?” Reading the board and the resources at the same time creates an intense psychological duel—this interplay is the heart of YOMITORI.
Built to Keep You Coming Back
Online matches adjust each player’s rating after every game, letting you compete with opponents worldwide. Rankings are tracked in three categories: Rating, Wins, and Win Streak. Titles are awarded based on play, and skins let players customize their bird’s appearance. YOMITORI offers three modes—Online Match, Friend Match, and vs CPU—and supports 8 languages, making it accessible to players of any age, anywhere.
Product Information
Title: YOMITORI
Genre: Mind-Reading Battle Game
Developer / Publisher: maropiyo
Platforms: iOS / Android
Price: Free to play
In-app purchases: Cosmetic skins
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Languages: 8 languages supported
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6760749374
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maropiyo.yomitori
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/qs2sFvVN9go
Official Website:
https://yomitori.app
Official X (Twitter):
https://x.com/yomitori_game
About the Developer
maropiyo is an independent game developer based in Japan. YOMITORI is maropiyo’s latest release.
Press Contact
For press inquiries, review codes, or questions about the game, please contact:
maropiyo — maropiyooo@gmail.com
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