Indie game publishing brand PLAYISM (https://playism.com/) (operated by Active Gaming Media Inc.) announces it will release the downloadable versions of the coming-of-age adventure game The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body, for the Nintendo Switch/PlayStation®4･5 on March 19th. The game is being developed by indie developer CAVYHOUSE.

Download versions for Nintendo Switch/PlayStation®4･5
to be released on March 19th.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body will be released as a download for the Nintendo Switch/PlayStation®4/ PlayStation®5 on Thursday, March 19th!

A launch sale will be held for the Switch and PlayStation®5 version (for PlayStation®Plus members only) until April 14, offering a 10% discount.
*Please note there is no launch sale for the PlayStation®4 version.

Despite its quirky premise, a protagonist who believes he is an ancient tomb searching for a proper body, the story is both tender and heartwarming.
Please enjoy this new coming-of-age adventure, where original ideas blend seamlessly with an approachable story.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body

In the city of Friendly, where the story takes place, many residents who are shaped like ancient terracotta clay figures belong to the Haniwa Clan.
Amid them lives a curious boy who is neither human nor Haniwa, but something entirely different… a child shaped like a tiny burial mound.
This boy is Kofun, the protagonist of this adventure.

Kofun has always dreamed of becoming a proper burial mound and one day meeting the body that will rest inside of him.
But despite his dream, he never quite had the courage to go out and search.
That all changed when one day, a spirited boy named Haniwa calls out to him and says, "Come play with me!"
And so...their story begins.

Will Kofun ever find the "perfect body" he's been hoping for?
Come to think of it...if he's neither human nor Haniwa...what even is he?
As you explore the world and meet its many residents, all the questions you and Kofun have will begin to unravel.

Through these encounters, he gradually discovers the truth about his origins.
Enjoy a story full of surprises, following Kofun and his friends through a heartfelt tale of friendship and growth.

Game Concept

In The Little Tomb, you will control the protagonist Kofun. The story begins when you explore the town he lives in.
Wander through the town, examine objects, interact with the residents, and uncover the story bit by bit.
Every person you meet and every item you interact with helps move the narrative forward.
If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to take a closer look and see what you can reveal.

You can easily navigate through the main story using the handy dandy "To-Do List".
But the adventure doesn't stop there, feel free to stray off the path, hunt for hidden treasures, or explore areas unrelated to the main story as every detour is an opportunity for discovery.
Go through the story with Kofun at your own pace.

Kofun grows and develops by earning Action Points.
You gain Action Points every time Kofun interacts with the world through actions such as examining objects, playing on playground equipment, and other activities.

Once you've gotten some Action Points, you can use them to get new skills or hints to help you solve puzzles you encounter along the way. Kofun is always learning!

Give Kofun the experiences he needs to become a great burial mound!

Meet the Characters

Kofun: Akari Kito

A young boy who lives in Friendly Park. Believes he's an ancient Japanese tomb.
Thinks keyhole-shaped tombs are the coolest of them all.

Haniwa: Yuka Nukui

A young funerary clay sculpture boy who's always full of energy. He's the one who first shows Kofun the outside world.
Tends to get ahead of himself and act rashly.

Specs: Gentoku Kumazawa

A Haniwa boy who loves archaeology
and the brains of the Maholova Club.

 

Mr. Pipe: Keisuke Hamaoka

A cylindrical Haniwa who excavates at the dig site and comes from the Friendly University.

 

Miss Curator: Minami Sakisaka

A human being who works in the Museum. She specializes in ancient history and knows all about Haniwa and ancient tombs.

 

 

 

 

Product Information

PLAYISM Page

■ Title: The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body
■ Developer: CAVYHOUSE
■ Publisher: PLAYISM
■ Genre: Coming-of-Age Adventure
■ Platform：Nintendo Switch / PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5
■ Release Date: March 13, 2026
■ MSRP: $11.99
■ Supported Languages: English, Japanese
■Copyright Notice: ©CAVYHOUSE. Licensed to and published by Active Gaming Media Inc.

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