Showa American Story is a single-player role-playing game (RPG) developed by NEKCOM GAMES (also listed on Steam as NEKCOM Entertainment). Set in a fictionalized continuation of Showa 66, the story envisions an alternate post-apocalyptic United States—officially named Showa America—deeply reshaped by Japanese economic power and immigrant culture.

Drawing on 1980s American and Japanese pop culture alongside B-movie sensibilities, the game pairs stylized cinematics with story-driven RPG progression. This overview brings together verified core details and links to the encyclopedia's topical sections.

Core Identity & Creative Direction

Confirmed

Developed by NEKCOM GAMES, Showa American Story is officially positioned as a single-player RPG. Its premise centers on Showa America in a fictionalized Showa 66, where Japanese cultural and economic influence has transformed American society.

Its visual and narrative style draws from 1980s American and Japanese pop culture, B-movie aesthetics, stylized cutscenes, and story-focused RPG progression. An official September 2023 curated paraphrase of an IGN Japan interview highlights the team's cinematic influences, while a 2026 developer interview notes their focus on grounding this world in believable everyday details.

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Story Premise & Road Journey

Confirmed

After arriving in the United States, protagonist Choko is attacked and buried by mysterious men in black while her sister goes missing; after an unspecified passage of time, Choko returns from death.

She awakens to a world devastated by an unknown Cataclysm, where zombies, monsters, and human survivors fight over scarce resources. Traveling by RV and motorcycle along America's Route 50, Choko sets out to find her sister Aya, uncover the truth, and seek vengeance.

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A young woman with a ponytail straddling a bicycle, with palm trees, a chain-link fence, streetlights, and large vehicles on an elevated road behind her.
A young woman with a ponytail straddling a bicycle against palm trees and an elevated road.

REFERENCE MATERIAL

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Links below point to public materials cited in this entry. Details may change with future official updates.

  1. Steam 上的 昭和米国物语 · Steam / NEKCOM Entertainment · Checked 2026.11.13
  2. Showa American Story on Steam · Steam / NEKCOM Entertainment · Checked 2026.11.13
  3. NEKCOM | Showa American Story · NEKCOM · Checked 2026.11.13
  4. IGN | Exclusive: Showa American Story Gets Dramatic New Trailer, Release Window · NEKCOM / IGN 转载 · Published 2024.10.31 · Checked 2026.11.13
  6. "Showa America" in the Post-Apocalyptic World · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  7. 終末世界の「昭和米国」 · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  8. 末世下的“昭和米国” · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  9. The Absurd and fantastical 80s · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  10. 個性豊かなキャラクターたちと独特な演出スタイル · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  11. 性格各异的角色和风格化的演出 · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
  12. Creative Director Interview With IGN Japan · NEKCOM / official game website · Published 2023.09.12 · Checked 2026.11.14
  13. 登陆平台 · NEKCOM / official game website · Checked 2026.11.14
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